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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael De Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael De Young will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael De Young!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Young throws a shot from downtown. Briggs moves away and avoids it.
Briggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Young.
Briggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs tries to clinch up but De Young circles away and keeps his distance.
De Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raphael De Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Young throws a front kick aimed at Briggs's knee but Briggs avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Young. Briggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Young scores with a one two! Briggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but De Young pushes him off.
De Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Briggs moves out of range of the body kick from De Young.
Briggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Briggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Briggs walks into a straight right hand from De Young.
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!
Briggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
De Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Young misses the shot to the body.
De Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Briggs eats them both and turns towards De Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Young moves out of range of the strikes.
De Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Young looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
De Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
Briggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Briggs moves to clinch but De Young breaks away
and De Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Briggs momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Briggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Young.
A left lands for De Young.
Briggs misses with a double jab.
Briggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Briggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Young's elbow.
De Young tries to work over Briggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Young leaning against his opponent.
De Young is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Briggs swings wildly with an uppercut but De Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Briggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Young lands with a light punch inside.
De Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Young taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Briggs fails to land.
Briggs looking to slow down the pace here.
De Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
De Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Briggs.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from De Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Briggs.
Briggs blocks a body shot from De Young.
Briggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Young backwards.
Briggs tries to work over De Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Briggs lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
Briggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briggs misses with the head strike.
De Young tries to throw a body punch but Briggs avoids it by throwing De Young back against the cage.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Briggs or not.
Briggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs misses with a knee to the head.
Briggs taking a breather.
Briggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Briggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Young is trying to maintain a safe position but Briggs gets an underhook and turns De Young into the cage.
De Young blocking some punches.
Briggs landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Young misses with a double jab
and Briggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Young looks to land a combination but Briggs avoids it well.
Raphael De Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Briggs tries to clinch but De Young is having none of it.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but De Young pushes him off.
De Young explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briggs.
Briggs pushes De Young up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from De Young.
Briggs lands with a right to the head.
De Young takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Briggs as De Young tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Briggs.
De Young pressing his opponent against the cage.
Briggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Young has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
De Young letting Briggs take a breather here.
Trevor Briggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Young.
De Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Briggss head.
Briggs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Briggs lands a hook that snaps the head of De Young backwards.
De Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as De Young controls the action.
De Young lands with a light punch inside.
De Young taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Briggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Briggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Briggs misses with a knee to the head.
De Young stalling in the clinch but Briggs improves position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
De Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Briggs has double underhooks.
De Young taking a breather.
De Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as De Young controls his hands.
De Young is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to stall but De Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Young lands a shot to the body.
De Young is trying to break the clinch but Briggs is controlling him.
De Young wants to break free but Briggs has control.
Briggs wants to stall.
De Young is trying to maintain a safe position but Briggs gets an underhook and turns De Young into the cage.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
De Young breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Young.
Briggs instigates a clinch.
Briggs blocks a body shot from De Young.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Young is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Young.
De Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Briggs has a couple of punches blocked by De Young.
De Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs prevents a body shot from De Young.
Briggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Young misses with a punch on the inside.
De Young misses with the head strike.
Briggs swings wildly with an uppercut but De Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from De Young.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Briggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Briggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs lands with a short shot to the head.
De Young is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Young lands a head shot.
De Young lands a head shot.
Briggs throws a body punch but De Young moves out of range.
Briggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Young throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Briggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Briggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Briggs tries to clinch there but De Young circles away.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but De Young pushes him off.
De Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Briggs misses with a two punch combination.
De Young swings for the body but Briggs moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for De Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from De Young misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
De Young taking a breather.
Briggs gets through De Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Young tries to stall but Briggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Briggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Young breaks from the clinch.
De Young throws a leg kick
and Briggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Briggs.
Briggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Young.
De Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Young looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to land a knee to the head but De Young blocks with his arms.
De Young stalling the fight.
Briggs misses with a knee strike.
Briggs slows down the pace here.
De Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Briggs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Trevor Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Briggs.
De Young is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
De Young working hard to break the clinch.
De Young blocks an uppercut.
De Young stalling in the clinch but Briggs improves position.
De Young gets through Briggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Briggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Briggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Briggs with a knee to the head.
Briggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Young avoiding damage.
De Young presses Briggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raphael De Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Young will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Briggs up against the cage.
De Young lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Briggs wants to stall.
De Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Young as Briggs tries to tie him up.
Briggs tries a body shot but De Young blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael De Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Young 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael De Young!
After the big win, Raphael De Young made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (95% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Yasakuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshiro Yasakuta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Orlov's chin.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Yasakuta!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Yasakuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Yasakuta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
Yasakuta tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Yasakuta.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yasakuta's head.
It looks like Toshiro Yasakuta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov tries to sprawl but Yasakuta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yasakuta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orlov is trying to control but can't.
Yasakuta is looking for a kimura but Orlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasakuta to get the leverage.
Yasakuta trying to mount his opponent but Orlov defends it.
Orlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasakuta is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
Yasakuta wants to take a breather but Orlov is having none of it.
Orlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orlov gets full guard.
Yasakuta stopping the sweep attempt from Orlov.
Yasakuta wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Yasakuta is fighting to break Orlov's control of his arms but Orlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Orlov.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yasakuta shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yasakuta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yasakuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Yasakuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasakuta's sensitive parts.
Yasakuta avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Yasakuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yasakuta shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Yasakuta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a jab to Yasakuta's midsection.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Yasakuta's leg. Yasakuta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov forces Yasakuta back against the cage and clinches.
Orlov is struggling to control the position.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yasakuta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yasakuta is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov breaks from the clinch.
Yasakuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasakuta's sensitive parts.
Yasakuta has his takedown stuffed
and Orlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Yasakuta shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Yasakuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshiro Yasakuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Yasakuta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orlov pushes Yasakuta away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Yasakuta takes one on the button.
Yasakuta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlov's waist but Orlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yasakuta off to one side.
Yasakuta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yasakuta.
Yasakuta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toshiro Yasakuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yasakuta is breathing heavily.
Yasakuta shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yasakuta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Yasakuta.
Orlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Yasakuta is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasakuta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yasakuta misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlov counters with a right hand to the body.
Yasakuta has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov works Yasakuta's body with a nice hook.
Orlov clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
That has opened up Toshiro Yasakuta's cut even more.
Orlov presses Yasakuta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orlov breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yasakuta can do to turn this around?
That kick from Orlov tenderised Yasakuta's leg. Yasakuta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov leaves Yasakuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Orlov lands a head kick!
Yasakuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Orlov lands but Yasakuta takes it in his stride.
Orlov keeps Yasakuta at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The cut above Toshiro Yasakuta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yasakuta 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.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexander Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Yasakuta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whack! Orlov lands a heavy head kick that drops Yasakuta. The ref tackles Orlov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Yasakuta was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexander Orlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Atlas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ottway told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Atlas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Ottway!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlas takes the fight into the clinch.
Atlas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ottway avoids it.
Ottway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atlas pushes Ottway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ottway tries to pull guard but Atlas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ottway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atlas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Atlas has hold of one of Ottway's legs. Ottway is fighting the takedown attempt but Atlas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Atlas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottway keeping moving, preventing Atlas from controlling successfully.
Atlas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottway's guard.
Atlas wants to take a breather but Ottway is having none of it.
Atlas uses his free foot to push down on Ottway's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottway.
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!
Ottway can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlas raining down shots from the mount!
Atlas landing strikes from the mount.
Atlas wants to control the pace but Ottway is squirming around nicely.
Ottway is trying to stand but he's just given Atlas his back.
Atlas doesn't have the hooks in and Ottway manages to turn into his guard.
Atlas 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.
Ottway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ottway has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Atlas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ottway is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Atlas pulls down on the head and he's put Ottway to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Atlas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Akiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicko Mazric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicko Mazric told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Akiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicko Mazric!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazric misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Mazric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akiyoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akiyoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mazric manages to get to full guard.
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!
Akiyoshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mazric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mazric wants to improve his position but Akiyoshi is controlling well.
Akiyoshi winds up and cracks Mazric with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akiyoshi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyoshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazric defending well though.
Akiyoshi drops an elbow to the side of Mazric's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akiyoshi connects with a nice short shot to Mazric's temple.
Mazric wants to get back to full guard.
Akiyoshi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mazric trying to control from the bottom.
Mazric is pressing down on Akiyoshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akiyoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akiyoshi cracks Mazric with a solid left hand.
Akiyoshi stands up over Mazric, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akiyoshi distracts Mazric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyoshi won't allow Mazric to sweep him here.
Akiyoshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akiyoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akiyoshi is working Mazric over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akiyoshi throwing strikes from guard but Mazric blocks nicely.
Akiyoshi works over Mazric with some ground and pound from guard.
Mazric is rocked!
Akiyoshi is working Mazric over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mazric is still in real trouble! Can Akiyoshi finish him?
Akiyoshi works over Mazric with some ground and pound from guard.
Akiyoshi gets to his feet and stands over Mazric, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mazric felt that one! Akiyoshi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mazric from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takahiro Akiyoshi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Smith (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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168 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, JD Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fukuta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fukuta from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukuta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fukuta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith tries to clinch up
and Fukuta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fukuta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fukuta stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Fukuta is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Fukuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukuta forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to is feet but Fukuta passes into side control.
Fukuta swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fukuta's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukuta has wrist control.
Fukuta pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Fukuta does no damage.
JD Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuta shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Fukuta misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukuta swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukuta circles away.
Fukuta 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 failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Fukuta shoots in.
Smith moves to clinch but Fukuta breaks away
and Fukuta counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukuta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukuta's back!
Fukuta covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Fukuta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fukuta trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Smith is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fukuta is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JD Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michihiro Bukake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janathan Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukake comes to the cage accompanied by Primo Victoria. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michihiro Bukake !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janathan Ho!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bukake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Bukake throws a low kick but Ho moves out of range easily.
Ho closes the distance and clinches up with Bukake , looking for a takedown. Ho pushes Bukake against the cage but Bukake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukake instigates a clinch.
Ho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bukake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho tries to pull guard but Bukake won't allow it.
Bukake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukake connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Janathan Ho has been cut.
Bukake trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ho avoids it.
Bukake misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukake misses with a knee strike.
Bukake pulls Ho into guard.
Bukake has his foot on Ho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ho works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukake keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
Bukake working a defensive guard but Ho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bukake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukake sneaks back into half guard.
Ho is keen to just control but Bukake is a slippery customer.
Bukake makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bukake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ho, who protects the arm well.
Bukake wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
Ho wants to control but Bukake postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bukake scores with punches from side control.
Ho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bukake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bukake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Bukake 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.
Bukake is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bukake seems content to control.
Bukake seems to be looking for submissions.
Bukake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bukake works his way into full mount!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michihiro Bukake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janathan Ho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Bukake with that takedown attempt.
Bukake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Bukake avoids the body shot from Ho.
Bukake tries to clinch up.
Bukake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukake tries to clinch there but Ho circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho clinches with his opponent.
Ho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bukake walks away with a smile on his face. Ho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bukake slaps away a takedown attempt from Ho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michihiro Bukake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janathan Ho.
Bukake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukake throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
Bukake tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukake closes the distance and clinches.
Bukake manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bukake is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukake 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukake trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho struggling a bit here.
Ho is breathing heavily.
Ho throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bukake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bukake throws a strike aimed at the side of Ho's head but Ho avoids it well.
Bukake controls the position from side 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.
Bukake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bukake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ho is avoiding damage well.
Bukake cracks Ho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bukake lands a nice forearm strike.
Bukake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ho, who protects the arm well.
Bukake working the ground and pound but Ho is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukake stands up and beckons Ho to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bukake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ho.
Bukake tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Bukake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukake tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Bukake trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bukake crunches a lovely knee into Ho's ribcage.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Bukake .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michihiro Bukake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janathan Ho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bukake .
Bukake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bukake drives through and clinches with Ho against the cage.
Bukake tries to land knees in the clinch but Ho avoids the damage to the body.
Ho has Bukake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bukake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Bukake .
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Bukake avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Bukake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Bukake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Bukake pulls guard.
Bukake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho's guard.
Bukake advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake prevents Ho from standing back up.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukake working Ho over with strikes.
Bukake is working for a kimura but Ho is defending it quite comfortably.
Bukake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukake works his way into side control.
Bukake has hold of Ho's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ho tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bukake cranks the arm and Ho screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ho, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michihiro Bukake !
Michihiro Bukake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mineirinho Uai So (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Godfather . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mineirinho Uai So!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uai So shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense.
Vaughn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Vaughn.
Uai So misses with a takedown attempt - Vaughn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uai So tries to clinch but Vaughn moves out of range.
Uai So is looking to clinch but Vaughn is avoiding it.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uai So tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vaughn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uai So shoots in and drives through. Vaughn sprawls well.
James Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mineirinho Uai So.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Uai So takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uai So looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaughn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uai So moves in looking to clinch but Vaughn pushes him off.
Uai So takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uai So looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vaughn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uai So stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughn cracks Uai So with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Uai So looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vaughn finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vaughn looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Vaughn backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Uai So's temple! It sends Uai So violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Vaughn celebrates and the doctors try to help Uai So!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). James Vaughn!
Our winner, James Vaughn, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beginner Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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21
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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24
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beginner Winner!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winner ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Winner tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Winner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Winner moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winner moves into the clinch.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winner is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winner has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Winner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Winner looks gassed!
Murphy works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner.
Winner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Good body shot from Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winner is rocked!
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winner is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy pushes Winner against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Winner goes down! Winner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murphy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Murphy!
A very excited looking Erick Murphy 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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