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AJFC 151 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgeous George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If Looks Could Kill By Dying Fetus. Emelianenko has chosen Man Myth The Legend by Celtic Frost as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Georgeous George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. George sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Georgeous George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. George manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from George.
George moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
George swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
George has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on George's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but George manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables George to keep the fight standing.
Georgeous George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George breaks from the clinch.
George stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
George looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
George scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from George does it's job there.
George thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from George.
George misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - George sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but George saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Georgeous George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from George.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
George loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Emelianenko shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
George throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
George moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
George tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from George finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling George to score with a decent uppercut.
George smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
George throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Emelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
George wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fighters circle momentarily. George darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
George throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
George goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for George.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgeous George dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with George but George pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Georgeous George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from George.
A combination from George does no damage.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. George defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Georgeous George is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
George paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but George is having none of it.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but George avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. George defends it nicely.
George stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by George after a bit of a struggle.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but George is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
George is trying to break free.
George prevents the takedown attempt.
George tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko keeps control of George as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
George wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
Still in the clinch, George scores with a nice short uppercut.
George is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
George breaks from the clinch.
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
George tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing George back against the cage.
George is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.
Emelianenko prevents George from breaking the clinch.
George tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
George stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by George which made him look bad.
Emelianenko slips a jab from George.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - George coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgeous George dominated that second 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!
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by George - just one landing.
George scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from George.
Emelianenko defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
George throws a big shot that misses.
George clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on George's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Georgeous George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
George sizes up Emelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
George gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by George after a bit of a struggle.
George displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
George tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. George is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but George prevents it.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. George fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but George sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George misses the shot to the body.
George misses with a two punch combination.
George closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko has George pressed against the cage, preventing George from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
George stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
George tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
George lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from George.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by George.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but George sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George jabs at Emelianenko's body.
No joy there for George, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wanderlei Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
George cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
George fails in his attempt to clinch.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
George leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
George throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Georgeous George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgeous George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgeous George!
A relieved looking Georgeous George thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by (Ugly kid joe) Everything about you. Kasumi has chosen Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness as his entrance music. Kenshiro Kasumi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kasumi.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasumi.
Joe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kasumi's guard.
Kasumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid Joe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kasumi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joe eats them both and turns towards Kasumi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kid Joe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasumi counters with a three punch combo that has Joe backing up. Joe nods at Kasumi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasumi 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.
Joe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joe takes a swing at Kasumi's ribcage but misses.
Kid Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasumi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joe's sensitive parts.
Joe throws a leg kick but Kasumi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasumi.
Kasumi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe wants to clinch up but Kasumi keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kasumi. That's going to slow Joe down.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasumi.
Kasumi tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Kasumi scores with a jab to the head.
Kasumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasumi is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe misses with a looping left.
Kasumi misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasumi checks a leg kick.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Kasumi.
Kasumi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Kasumi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasumi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
Kasumi trying to control but Joe postures up.
Joe blocks the strikes from Kasumi.
Kasumi manages to get to full guard.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasumi, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe won't allow Kasumi to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kasumi keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kid Joe.
Kasumi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasumi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe wants to slow Kasumi down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Joe misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasumi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshiro Kasumi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Joe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kasumi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Joe tries to clinch
and Kasumi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joe really felt that one!
Joe tries to clinch there but Kasumi circles away.
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasumi wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Kasumi from controlling successfully.
Joe has his hands on Kasumi's head, controlling the position.
Kasumi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe controls Kasumi momentarily but Kasumi frees himself.
Kasumi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kasumi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Joe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joe wants to clinch but Kasumi slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joe walks into a jab.
Kasumi gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasumi 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.
Joe wants to control from the top but Kasumi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe won't allow Kasumi to sweep him here.
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kid Joe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasumi as he connects with a hook.
Kid Joe's cut is getting worse.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joe is defended easily by Kasumi.
A low kick from Joe misses
and Kasumi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasumi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasumi misses with a two punch combination.
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe rushes Kasumi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasumi has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Joe goes down! Kasumi pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Joe is rocked!
Joe can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Joe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ground and pound from Kasumi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe is trying to control Kasumi's posture but Kasumi avoids it.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kasumi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kid Joe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joe avoids the head kick by Kasumi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
A jab lands there for Joe.
Joe fakes the leg kick and cracks Kasumi in the body.
Kasumi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kasumi finds it's target.
Kid Joe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasumi lands a two punch combo.
Kasumi drops Joe with a right and a left! Kasumi comes rushing in but Joe regains his composure and manages to keep Kasumi in guard.
Kasumi pushing down on Joe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe keeping hold of Kasumi's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasumi is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshiro Kasumi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Joe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kasumi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasumi tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenshiro Kasumi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasumi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
Joe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kasumi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasumi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joe momentarily.
Jeez, Kid Joe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasumi pinned against the cage. Kasumi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasumi.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses.
Joe tries for a takedown but Kasumi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Kasumi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasumi slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe avoids the body shot from Kasumi.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Kasumi's head but Kasumi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kasumi - that will leave a mark!
Kasumi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kasumi scores with a jab.
Kasumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Kasumi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasumi stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasumi throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a jab to the body
and Kasumi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasumi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasumi checks a leg kick.
Joe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kid Joe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenshiro Kasumi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kenshiro Kasumi thanked CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kukushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukushkin comes to the cage accompanied by Shufutinsky - White roses. On his way into the cage it seems that Alex Kukushkin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alex Kukushkin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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224 lbs
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7 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Kukushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kukushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kukushkin throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Kukushkin lands with a nice body punch.
Kukushkin lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Kukushkin looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Kukushkin looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kukushkin cracks Balboa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Balboa falls backwards against the cage. Kukushkin follows up with more strikes that drop Balboa to his knees. Kukushkin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Balboa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Kukushkin!
Alex Kukushkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Powerslave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Engemann - Scarface (Push It to the Limit). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Waltari Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Powerslave!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka darts in and clinches Powerslave up against the cage.
Powerslave can't break the clinch.
Suokuokka manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Powerslave won't allow Suokuokka to sweep him here.
Suokuokka keeping full guard, as Powerslave tries to pass.
Powerslave forces his way into half guard.
Powerslave trying to mount his opponent but Suokuokka defends it.
Suokuokka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suokuokka is defending against the submission attempts here by Powerslave.
Suokuokka trying to control here.
Powerslave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suokuokka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powerslave.
Powerslave is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suokuokka has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powerslave is looking for a kimura but Suokuokka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powerslave to get the leverage.
Powerslave seems to be working for a kimura but Suokuokka defends the submission attempt.
Powerslave wants to stand but Suokuokka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Powerslave looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suokuokka wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave tries to stand but can't do so whilst Suokuokka controls his leg.
Suokuokka is trying to control but can't.
Powerslave seems to be looking for submissions.
Powerslave seems to be working for a kimura but Suokuokka defends the submission attempt.
Suokuokka gets full guard.
Powerslave is looking to advance position but Suokuokka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Suokuokka landing strikes from the mount and Powerslave is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokuokka trying to control but Powerslave is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Powerslave hang on?
Powerslave is looking to improve his position but Suokuokka isn't that keen on the idea.
Suokuokka with shots to the head and body - Powerslave looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suokuokka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suokuokka scoring with strikes but Powerslave is staying in there.
Powerslave is rocked!
Suokuokka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Powerslave can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Powerslave is still in real trouble! Can Suokuokka finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suokuokka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Powerslave can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Suokuokka unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Powerslave wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Suokuokka celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waltari Suokuokka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Conquer All. Wesley has chosen Eminem - Go To Sleep as his entrance music. 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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32
205 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick thows a body shot but no joy.
Wesley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wesley being controlled here momentarily.
Dick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick keeping full guard, as Wesley tries to pass.
Dick pulls Wesley in close to prevent any damage.
Tom Dick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dick tries to land a body kick
and Wesley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wesley misses with a low kick.
Wesley connects with a high kick.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick lands with a nice body punch.
Wesley takes the fight into the clinch.
Wesley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wesley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick tries a knee to the head but Wesley blocks it.
Wesley can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Wesley pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesley has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Wesley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Wesley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wesley blocks an uppercut.
Wesley blocking some punches.
Dick tries to land a knee to the head but Wesley blocks with his arms.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wesley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Wesley controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesley tries to score a body lock takedown but Dick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tom Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wesley.
Wesley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesley backwards.
Dick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wesley.
Wesley misses with a punch to the body.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wesley tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick misses with a knee strike.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesley misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries a body shot but Wesley blocks it.
Dick blocks a body shot from Wesley.
Wesley presses Dick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wesley scores with a shoulder strike.
Wesley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wesley.
Wesley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wesley blocking some punches.
Dick tries to land a knee to the head but Wesley blocks with his arms.
Wesley lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wesley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wesley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wesley lands with a right to the head.
Wesley is trying to trip Dick. He has hold of a leg but Dick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wesley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Wesley from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Dick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dick tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wesley prevents Dick from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dick. Dick obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dick tries to clinch
and Wesley counters with a single leg into guard. Dick didn't expect that.
Dick wants to stand up but Wesley is controlling him.
Wesley sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wesley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dick tries a head kick but it misses.
Dick scores with a shot to the body.
Dick wants to clinch.
Wesley moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
Wesley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dick sprawls well initially but Wesley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dick trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wesley in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick is controlling Wesley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Dick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesley tries to clinch but Dick moves out of range.
Wesley forces Dick back against the cage and clinches.
Wesley misses with a punch to the body.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dick misses with some punches.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wesley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dick is looking to control Wesley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dick avoid being mounted?
Dick tries to kick Wesley off but Wesley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Dick is defending well.
Christian Wesley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wesley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
Wesley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
Wesley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wesley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wesley throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Wesley lands a jab to Dick's midsection.
Wesley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
A good leg kick by Wesley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Wesley blocks the low kick.
Dick clinches.
Wesley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dick regains guard.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Wesley is proving a slippery customer.
Wesley trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Dick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wesley controls the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wesley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesley.
Dick is looking to clinch but Wesley is avoiding it.
Wesley moves out of range as Dick throws a body kick.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick connects with a body shot that sends Wesley's belly button to the back.
Dick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom Dick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick drops his hands momentarily and Wesley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wesley controls his hands.
Wesley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wesley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick throws a body kick that misses.
Dick jabs at Wesley's body.
Wesley tries for a takedown but Dick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wesley missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dick. That's going to slow Wesley down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dick.
Dick gets caught flat footed, as Wesley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wesley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick looking to control.
Dick wants to control the position but Wesley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dick wants to improve his position but Wesley is controlling well.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley trying to mount his opponent but Dick defends it.
Well, if Wesley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dick is controlling Wesley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wesley thows a huge punch but Dick dodges it nicely.
Dick wants to control but Wesley passes into side.
Dick struggling a bit here.
Dick is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick looking for a sweep but Wesley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wesley controlling the position easily from mount.
Wesley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wesley with shots to the head and body - Dick looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Wesley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wesley tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Wesley landing shots from mount.
Dick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dick tries to hold on but Wesley pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesley tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wesley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tom Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley lands a big shot there that rocks Dick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wesley controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Wesley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wesley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Wesley!
Christian Wesley very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Folsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Corcoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folsom comes to the cage accompanied by Hightower Is Mad. Corcoran has chosen Lonely Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
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165 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Folsom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Folsom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corcoran doesn't seem bothered though.
Corcoran closes the distance and pushes Folsom back into the cage.
Folsom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Folsom takes an elbow to the temple.
Corcoran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Folsom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Folsoms head.
Corcoran throws an elbow that misses.
Folsom lands a hook that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
Corcoran trying to land knees to the body.
Corcoran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Folsom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Folsom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corcoran tries to land knees in the clinch but Folsom avoids the damage to the body.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folsom pulls guard.
Folsom looking for a guillotine here but Corcoran defends easily.
Corcoran tries to stand but Folsom is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folsom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Folsom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Corcoran stands and steps away. Folsom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Corcoran clinches up against the cage.
Corcoran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corcoran throws an elbow that misses.
Corcoran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Folsom throws a punch but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Folsom managing to block the knees to the body from Corcoran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folsom managing to block the knees to the body from Corcoran.
Corcoran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Folsom avoiding damage as Corcoran throws knees to the body.
Corcoran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corcoran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Folsom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corcoran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folsom avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corcoran obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corcoran misses with a knee strike.
Folsom tries to break the clinch but Corcoran is controlling the position.
Folsom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corcoran's elbow.
Corcoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Folsom.
Corcoran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corcoran connects with a knee to the head.
Corcoran looks gassed!
Corcoran is trying to push Folsom away but Folsom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Folsom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corcorans head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folsom decides to pull guard.
Folsom working a defensive guard here.
Folsom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Folsom can't keep his opponent in guard - Corcoran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Corcoran slows the pace down in half guard.
Corcoran wants to stand up but Folsom is controlling the position.
Folsom wants to get back to full guard.
Corcoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Folsom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folsom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corcoran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Folsom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corcoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corcoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corcoran looking to improve position, pressing down on Folsom's thigh with his hand. Folsom seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Corcoran paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Corcoran's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Folsom picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Folsom!
In his post fight interview, Xavier Folsom gave a big smile as he said 'No matter the outcome, it was an honor to fight again and settle the draw, THANK YOU TOKYO!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juno Ku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasty comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre- Kush. Buck Nasty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buck Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juno Ku!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty lands with a straight right. Ku didn't see that one coming.
Nasty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nasty.
Ku darts in trying to clinch
and Nasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ku throws a series of punches but Nasty avoids them all with ease.
Nasty lands a leg kick that knocks Ku off balance momentarily.
Nasty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ku.
Nasty thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Ku blocks the low kick.
Ku moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Nasty throws the left hand but Ku avoids the punch easily.
Nasty throws a combination that misses
letting Ku counter with a right hand.
Ku is looking to clinch.
Ku fakes the leg kick and cracks Nasty in the body.
A good leg kick by Ku.
Ku throws a sloppy head kick and Nasty moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku tries to clinch up but Nasty circles away and keeps his distance.
Ku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nasty tests Ku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Nasty misses.
Ku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nasty swings for the body but Ku moves out of range.
Ku throws a sloppy head kick and Nasty moves out of range easily.
Ku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ku throws a leg kick that misses.
Nasty misses the jab.
Nasty scores with a jab. Ku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nasty throws a lazy uppercut
and Ku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ku.
Ku takes a shot to the head.
Nasty misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasty avoids it.
Ku missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nasty.
Ku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasty avoids it.
Nasty lands a body shot.
Nasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ku taking a breather.
Ku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nasty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasty.
Nasty looking to throw knees to the head but Ku is blocking nicely.
Ku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nasty pushes Ku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Juno Ku has been cut.
Ku scores a nice knee to the body.
Nasty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nasty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nasty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ku backwards.
Nasty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasty.
Nasty working aggressively here.
Ku takes an elbow to the temple.
Nasty lands with a right to the head.
Ku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ku misses with a knee to the head.
Ku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasty.
Nasty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ku looks gassed!
Nasty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ku is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasty misses with a straight right.
Nasty keeps Ku at a distance using the push kick.
Nasty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nasty scores with a jab. Ku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ku is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasty finish him?
Ku throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Ku is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Nasty just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ku has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buck Nasty!
Buck Nasty gave a mention to Balco Boys - Hilo in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkes has chosen I'm Shipping Up to Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonathan Hawkes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McGillicuddy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Hawkes slips the punch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Hawkes throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkes. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkes throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Hawkes avoids the head kick by Jones.
Hawkes throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like McGillicuddy Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Hawkes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jonathan Hawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkes throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkes checks it well.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkes.
Hawkes slips a jab from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Hawkes blocks the low kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkes.
A combination from Hawkes does no damage.
Hawkes misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkes misses with a straight right.
A jab from Jones misses.
Hawkes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Hawkes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hawkes saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hawkes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hawkes avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkes counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hawkes finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
Jones backs away from a small jab... but Hawkes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jones crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hawkes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jonathan Hawkes!
Jonathan Hawkes is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jonathan Hawkes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ives kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Abe has chosen Uncle Sam Goddamn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
287 lbs
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abe throws a nice looking combination but Ives bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ives.
Ives looks to land a left hand but Abe moved out of range nicely.
Abe dips to his left and cracks Ives with an uppercut!
Abe takes one to the chin there.
Ives throws a sloppy head kick
and Abe counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Abe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ives has managed to clinch.
Ives misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ives works on Abe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ives.
Ives lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Earnest Abe has been cut.
Ives pushes off an throws an elbow but Abe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ives lands a right hand.
Ives has a couple of punches blocked by Abe.
Ives can't find room to land a body shot as Abe controls the action.
Abe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abe works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Abe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abe throws a hook but Ives avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Ives.
Abe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ives.
Abe throws an off balance right hand
and Ives moves into the clinch.
Abe misses with a punch on the inside.
Abe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abe throws a head punch that misses.
Ives misses with a body punch.
Abe lands a left hand.
Abe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ives throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ives lands with a short shot to the head.
Ives lands an elbow inside.
Ives gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abe is looking to break free of the clinch but Ives has double underhooks.
Abe takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ives lands a damaging elbow.
Ives lands a right hand.
Abe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ives backwards.
Ives lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abe backwards.
Ives works on Abe's body with a couple of short punches.
Abe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abe blocking some punches.
Abe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ives is keeping busy.
Ives lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ives.
Ives pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Abe fails to land.
Ives lands a shoulder strike.
Ives stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abe tries to circle away but Ives has him pinned against the cage.
Ives tries a body shot but Abe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ives scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ives misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ives lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abe or not.
Abe manages to break the clinch.
Earnest Abe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ives tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abe looks gassed!
Abe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ives was well out of range. Poor timing from Abe.
Ives darts in and clinches Abe up against the cage.
Abe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ives tries a body shot but Abe blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ives.
Abe blocks an uppercut.
Abe takes an elbow to the temple.
Abe has a couple of punches blocked by Ives.
Ives blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ives lands an elbow just above Abe 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe has a couple of punches blocked by Ives.
Abe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ives's elbow.
Ives gets through Abe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ives throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Abe.
Abe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ives throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ives tries to land knees in the clinch but Abe avoids the damage to the body.
Abe blocking some punches.
Ives lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ives is working Abe over against the cage.
Ives cracks Abe with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ives.
Ives lands an elbow inside that Abe shrugs off.
Abe working aggressively here.
A short right from Ives.
Abe is rocked!
Ives lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abe is still on wobbly legs! Can Ives finish him?
Ives creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abe's defenses.
Ives lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Abe to his knees! Ives keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Ives!
Johnny Ives retains his heavyweight title!
Johnny Ives very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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