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UPGV 101 Kendall vs Kawashima PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Sasori Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasori Hasashi comes to the cage accompanied by Scorpion. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Sasori Hasashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sasori Hasashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sasori Hasashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the combination.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a jab to the head.
Sasori Hasashi lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Sasori Hasashi.
A head punch on the inside from Sasori Hasashi fails to land.
Sasori Hasashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Sasori Hasashi has Smith pushed against the cage.
Sasori Hasashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sasori Hasashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi lands a shoulder strike.
Smith is trying to drag Sasori Hasashi to the mat but Sasori Hasashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith is trying to pull guard but Sasori Hasashi has him pressed against the cage.
Sasori Hasashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sasori Hasashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Sasori Hasashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sasori Hasashi.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Sasori Hasashi stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hanzo Sasori Hasashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sasori Hasashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sasori Hasashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sasori Hasashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Sasori Hasashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sasori Hasashi cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sasori Hasashi counter with a right hand.
Sasori Hasashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Sasori Hasashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi connects with a body shot.
Sasori Hasashi lands the left hand.
Smith slips a straight right by Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to clinch but Sasori Hasashi is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Sasori Hasashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sasori Hasashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sasori Hasashi moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Sasori Hasashi there.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Sasori Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
Sasori Hasashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab from Sasori Hasashi.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
letting Sasori Hasashi counter with a right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sasori Hasashi quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasori Hasashi is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sasori Hasashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sasori Hasashi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves to clinch but Sasori Hasashi breaks away
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sasori Hasashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sasori Hasashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sasori Hasashi throws a good cross that connects.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Sasori Hasashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Sasori Hasashi moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Sasori Hasashi won't allow it.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Sasori Hasashi leaning against his opponent.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sasori Hasashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Sasori Hasashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sasori Hasashi lands the left hand.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sasori Hasashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sasori Hasashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sasori Hasashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sasori Hasashi lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith shoots in but Sasori Hasashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Sasori Hasashi is having none of it.
Sasori Hasashi is holding on to half guard well.
Smith trying to control the action but Sasori Hasashi is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but Sasori Hasashi is blocking nicely.
Sasori Hasashi pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Sasori Hasashi is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Sasori Hasashi as Smith shoots in.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Smith.
Sasori Hasashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasori Hasashi. Sasori Hasashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sasori Hasashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sasori Hasashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasori Hasashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sasori Hasashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sasori Hasashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasori Hasashi lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for Sasori Hasashi.
Smith is looking to clinch but Sasori Hasashi is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sasori Hasashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sasori Hasashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sasori Hasashi, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi connects with a body shot.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sasori Hasashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a jab.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasori Hasashi connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasori Hasashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Sasori Hasashi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sasori Hasashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sasori Hasashi, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Sasori Hasashi!
A victorious Hanzo Sasori Hasashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gleb Jiglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gleb Jiglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Friedrich Nietzsche!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nietzsche. That's going to slow Jiglov down.
Nietzsche looks for a takedown but Jiglov sprawls well.
Jiglov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jiglov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nietzsche defends it well.
Jiglov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nietzsche defending well though.
Nietzsche avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jiglov.
Nietzsche wants to improve his position but Jiglov is controlling well.
Jiglov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche is pressing down on Jiglov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nietzsche preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiglov prevents Nietzsche from getting back to his feet.
Jiglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nietzsche is keeping the position for now.
Jiglov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiglov is looking to stand up but Nietzsche won't let him.
Jiglov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiglov manages to get himself to full guard.
Jiglov 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.
Jiglov keeping full guard, as Nietzsche tries to pass.
Nietzsche wants to control from the top but Jiglov keeps moving.
Jiglov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nietzsche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Nietzsche is working Jiglov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nietzsche tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiglov is retaining full guard.
Jiglov kicks Nietzsche off and gets to his feet.
Nietzsche throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nietzsche looks for a takedown but Jiglov sprawls well.
Jiglov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nietzsche sprawls well. Nietzsche wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jiglov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nietzsche is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jiglov's half guard.
Nietzsche trying to control from Jiglov's half guard. Jiglov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiglov keeping moving, preventing Nietzsche from controlling successfully.
Jiglov wants to stand up but Nietzsche is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nietzsche stopping the sweep attempt from Jiglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Nietzsche dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nietzsche gets a clinch.
Nietzsche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jiglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nietzsche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nietzsche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nietzsche is looking for a takedown.
Nietzsche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nietzsche connects with a high kick.
Nietzsche misses with an uppercut.
Jiglov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nietzsche but Nietzsche pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nietzsche misses with a two punch combination.
Jiglov stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jiglov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nietzsche defends it nicely.
Jiglov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jiglov lands in his opponent's guard.
Jiglov connects with a couple of short punches.
Jiglov gets to his feet. Nietzsche looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jiglov ducks under a wild hook from Nietzsche.
Jiglov shoots in and bounces Nietzsche off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jiglov trying to control but Nietzsche is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiglov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nietzsche is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nietzsche holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiglov lands a couple of digs.
Jiglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nietzsche is keeping the position for now.
Jiglov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nietzsche's head.
Nietzsche trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nietzsche wants to control but Jiglov passes easily into half guard.
Jiglov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiglov.
Gleb Jiglov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jiglov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nietzsche's head.
Jiglov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nietzsche is trying to stand up here but Jiglov is controlling him well.
Nietzsche avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jiglov.
Jiglov throwing shots but Nietzsche is blocking nicely.
Nietzsche looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nietzsche tries to kick Jiglov off but Jiglov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jiglov is trying to control. Nietzsche wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiglov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jiglov works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiglov raining down shots from the mount!
Nietzsche is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nietzsche is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jiglov is staying active.
Jiglov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jiglov 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nietzsche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jiglov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiglov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nietzsche is in a horrible position here. Jiglov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gleb Jiglov dominated that second round.
That's time! Jiglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jiglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nietzsche.
Jiglov feints a jab promting Nietzsche to slip. Jiglov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nietzsche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab from Nietzsche finds it's way through Jiglov's defenses.
Jiglov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nietzsche avoids it really well and circles away.
Nietzsche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nietzsche closes the distance and clinches up with Jiglov, looking for a takedown. Nietzsche pushes Jiglov against the cage but Jiglov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nietzsche takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jiglov is defended easily by Nietzsche.
Nietzsche tries to bum rush Jiglov with a series of wild strikes but Jiglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jiglov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nietzsche misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiglov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Nietzsche misses its intended target.
Nietzsche tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jiglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Nietzsche.
Jiglov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nietzsche looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiglov is one step ahead there.
Jiglov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jiglov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nietzsche throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jiglov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nietzsche's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiglov postures up and lands a big shot to Nietzsche's brow.
Nietzsche keeping moving, preventing Jiglov from controlling successfully.
Nietzsche trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiglov has gone for a leg lock! Nietzsche slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jiglov's guard.
Nietzsche trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiglov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nietzsche landing some decent shots from guard.
Nietzsche throws a big elbow that misses.
Jiglov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiglov keeping moving, preventing Nietzsche from controlling successfully.
Nietzsche with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiglov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiglov 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jiglov blocks the body kick.
Jiglov gets the takedown into side control.
Nietzsche manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiglov's best efforts.
Jiglov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nietzsche controls his leg.
Jiglov working Nietzsche over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiglov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jiglov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gleb Jiglov.
I think Jiglov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gleb Jiglov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teitur Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teitur Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Paul!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paul is out of range and Gunnarsson settles back down.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Gunnarsson. No joy for Paul on that attempt.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunnarsson pinned against the cage. Gunnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamal Paul was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gunnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teitur Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Paul.
Gunnarsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face as Paul controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunnarsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Paul taking a breather here.
Gunnarsson tries to buck Paul off but Paul is having none of it.
Gunnarsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gunnarsson tries to get out of the position.
Paul trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson being controlled for a moment.
Gunnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Paul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunnarsson defends it nicely.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Paul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick that drops Paul to the mat! Paul scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Paul is rocked!
It looks like Jamal Paul has been cut.
Teitur Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson is stalking Paul. Paul circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gunnarsson, and it's lights out! Paul really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teitur Gunnarsson!
Teitur Gunnarsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks has chosen Bad Touch as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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159 lbs
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World class MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Franks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Franks avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Hardon throws a body punch but Franks moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franks. That's going to slow Hardon down.
Good standup being displayed there by Franks as he connects with a hook.
Hardon slips under a jab from Franks.
Hardon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Franks.
Hardon scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardon checks a leg kick.
Hardon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Franks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardon throws a leg kick which misses Franks's front leg but catches the back leg as Franks tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Franks checks a leg kick.
Franks checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franks lands with a straight right. Hardon didn't see that one coming.
Hardon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardon, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Hardon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardon.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses.
Franks misses with a kick to the body
and Hardon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franks tries to land a front kick but Hardon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Franks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franks.
Franks walks into a left hand.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Franks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Little Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks blocks the body kick.
Franks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardon scores with a nice body kick.
Franks lands with a straight right. Hardon didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon misses with a leg kick.
Hardon doesn't manage to clinch there - Franks circles away.
Hardon scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Franks does it's job there.
Franks thumps Hardon with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franks is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Hardon and Franks falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Hardon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Little Hardon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slice lands a head kick!
Slice throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Slice throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann pushes Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Mann has double underhooks.
Slice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Slice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slice is looking to escape.
Slice is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Mann is controlling him
Slice has one foot on Mann's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mann checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann gets a clinch.
Mann jumps guard but Slice stands there with Mann around his waist. Mann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slice takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mann takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Slice misses with a low kick as Mann jumps back.
Slice misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Slice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mann doesn't seem phased though.
Mann tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann wants to stand but Slice is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mann seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Slice has recovered full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slice!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tekken Slice will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mann eats them both and turns towards Slice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mann's calf.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Mann tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice misses with a body kick.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick.
Mann staying out of range there.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tekken Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one.
Slice throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch.
Mann wants to take the fight to the mat but Slice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mann can't get the takedown.
Slice dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slice tries a body shot but Mann blocks it.
Mann looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobby Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Slice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice straight punches there by Slice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slice.
Slice throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Slice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slice lands with a straight right. Mann didn't see that one coming.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tekken Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann clinches.
Mann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slice regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekken Slice 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!
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Slice throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.
Slice throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Slice throws a head kick that half lands.
Slice swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Slice throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice throws a chopping leg kick but Mann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mann wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Slice tries to work over Mann's front leg with a kick but Mann checks it.
Bobby Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mann takes a step back to recover.
Mann is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Mann tries to bum rush Slice with a series of wild strikes but Slice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mann.
Slice struggles to land a body shot inside as Mann controls his hands.
Mann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slice stands and steps away. Mann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slice throws a one two combo.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tekken Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Mann blocks the low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mann throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekken Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekken Slice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ushenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushenin has chosen The Godfather as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alex Ushenin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
260 lbs
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24
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Ushenin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushenin takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sin.
Sin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sin has had enough of the clinch but Ushenin keeps him there for the moment.
Ushenin misses with a knee to the head.
Sin manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Sin.
Ushenin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ushenin is trying to maintain a safe position but Sin gets an underhook and turns Ushenin into the cage.
Ushenin prevents Sin from breaking the clinch.
Ushenin lands a right hand.
Sin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ushenin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ushenin misses with a head kick.
Sin blocks a head kick by Ushenin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ushenin tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Alex Ushenin has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ushenin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sin up against the cage.
Ushenin keeps control of Sin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ushenin keeps control of Sin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ushenin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sin tries to break the clinch but Ushenin is controlling the position.
Ushenin working aggressively here.
Sin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sin has had enough of the clinch but Ushenin keeps him there for the moment.
Sin avoids the elbow strike from Ushenin, against the cage.
Sin breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ushenin throws a sloppy head kick and Sin moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Ushenin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ushenin tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin throws a hook but Ushenin blocks it.
Ushenin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sin!
Ushenin throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ushenin checks the leg kick.
Alex Ushenin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ushenin lands a right hook to the body.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ushenin. That did some damage!
Ushenin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sin jabs Ushenin right on the nose. Ushenin blinks but takes it well.
Ushenin throws a head kick that misses.
Sin lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ushenin backs away from a small jab... but Sin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ushenin crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Sin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tim Sin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toma Takahara (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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196 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toma Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut.
Maxim misses with a body punch
and Takahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahara thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahara.
Takahara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takahara moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahara tries to work over Maxim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maxim blocking some punches.
Takahara lands with a light punch inside.
Takahara lands a body punch.
Maxim is breathing heavily.
Maxim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahara works on Maxim's body with a couple of short punches.
Takahara stalling the fight.
Takahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Takahara.
Takahara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maxim.
Takahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takahara misses with a few strikes there.
Maxim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maxim misses with a head kick.
Maxim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takahara thuds a left hand into Maxim's body.
Maxim moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahara pushes Maxim away with a front kick.
Takahara throws a head kick that misses
and Maxim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahara throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Takahara.
Takahara clinches up with Maxim and pushes him back against the cage.
Takahara lands a good knee to the midsection. Maxim won't want to take too many of those.
Takahara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara is trying to break the clinch but Maxim is controlling him.
Takahara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maxim being controlled against the cage.
Maxim pushes Takahara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahara tries to throw a body punch but Maxim avoids it by throwing Takahara back against the cage.
Takahara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maxim blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxim throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahara.
A short right from Takahara.
Takahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahara lands a left hand.
Takahara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maxim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takahara's efforts to push away.
Takahara blocks an elbow strike from Maxim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takahara avoiding damage as Maxim throws knees to the body.
Takahara scores with a knee to the head.
Takahara landing knees to the head.
Maxim putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takahara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxim throws a wild body kick that Takahara sees coming a mile off.
Takahara moves into the clinch successfully.
Maxim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takahara connects with a knee to the head.
Christian Maxim's cut is getting worse.
Takahara misses with the head strike.
Takahara misses with a body punch.
Takahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Maxim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahara tests Maxim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takahara gets a clinch.
Takahara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maxim's face.
Maxim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxim managing to block the knees to the body from Takahara.
Takahara is trying to force a seperation but Maxim has the dominant position.
Takahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahara stalling against the cage.
Takahara scores with a shot to the side of Maxim's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahara misses with a knee strike.
Takahara managing to block the knees to the body from Maxim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Maxim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maxim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahara.
Maxim looks to land a right hand but Takahara moved out of range.
Maxim avoids a kick to the body.
Maxim misses with a hook. Takahara ducked under it nicely.
Takahara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takahara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takahara throws a good cross that connects.
Takahara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahara lands a leg kick that knocks Maxim off balance momentarily.
Maxim tries to move into range but Takahara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxim has managed to clinch.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Maxim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahara avoids it.
Takahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahara breaks the clinch.
Takahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim throws a leg kick but Takahara checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takahara.
Maxim throws the kick towards the body but Takahara avoids it.
Maxim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahara.
Takahara wants to land a leg kick but Maxim is out of range.
Takahara closes the distance and pushes Maxim back into the cage.
Takahara lands a body punch.
Takahara misses with a punch to the body.
Takahara lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takahara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maxim is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takahara throws a head punch that misses.
Takahara scores a nice knee to the body.
Takahara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Takahara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahara scores with a hook to the body.
Maxim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Takahara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Takahara.
Maxim struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahara controls his hands.
Takahara stalling.
Takahara can't break the clinch.
Takahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Takahara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxim's sensitive parts.
Takahara scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahara!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maxim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maxim's calf.
Takahara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toma Takahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahara connects with a body shot that sends Maxim's belly button to the back.
Takahara lands a jab.
Maxim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maxim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maxim wants to clinch up but Takahara keeps it at a distance.
Takahara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good leg kick by Takahara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahara to score with a decent uppercut.
Christian Maxim's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takahara scores with a spinning back kick!
Takahara works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahara thuds his right hand into Maxim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takahara checks a leg kick.
Takahara tries to clinch but Maxim moves out of range.
Takahara swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxim.
Maxim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maxim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No joy there for Takahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maxim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maxim looks to land a combination but Takahara avoids it well.
Takahara pushes Maxim away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara lands a jab.
Jeez, Christian Maxim's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahara. That's going to slow Maxim down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Maxim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahara thows a body kick. Maxim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maxim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahara is looking to clinch.
Takahara looks to land a body kick but Maxim moved away.
Maxim scores with a shot to the body.
Takahara connects with a high kick.
Takahara thuds a left hand into Maxim's body.
Maxim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maxim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maxim throws a sloppy head kick and Takahara moves out of range easily.
Maxim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahara digs a good body shot into Maxim's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahara!
Takahara connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maxim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maxim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takahara.
Takahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahara.
Maxim tries to keep at a distance but Takahara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxim throws a head punch that misses.
Takahara lands a shoulder strike.
Maxim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takahara pushes Maxim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maxim as Takahara tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Takahara.
Christian Maxim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara scores with a shoulder strike.
Maxim blocking some punches.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Maxim blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahara is trying to break the clinch but Maxim is controlling him.
Takahara misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Maxim.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
A short right from Takahara.
A knee to the head by Takahara.
Takahara looking to throw knees to the head but Maxim is blocking nicely.
Maxim trying to land knees to the body.
Takahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxim controls his hands.
Takahara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maxim is defending well for now.
Maxim throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim prevents a body shot from Takahara.
Toma Takahara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maxim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahara takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Maxim.
Takahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxim controls his hands.
Takahara can't find room to land a body shot as Maxim controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxim ducks right into an uppercut from Takahara.
Takahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahara scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maxim.
Takahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxim misses with a double jab.
Takahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahara scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahara slips a straight right by Maxim.
Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara scores with a jab.
Takahara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takahara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toma Takahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahara 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toma Takahara!
Toma Takahara very nearly forgot to thank FinnSubs 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keio Jun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vintage Vodka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keio Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vodka backs up against the cage.
Jun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vodka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vodka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vodka throws a hook to the side of Jun's head but Jun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vodka dodges the punch combination from Jun.
Jun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vodka throws a shot to the body.
Jun checks a low kick from Vodka.
Jun scores with the left hand. Vodka knows he should have avoided that one.
Vodka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jun.
Jun is looking to slow Vodka down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun throws a body punch but Vodka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jun.
Jun clobbers Vodka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vodka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jun.
Vodka connects with a body shot that sends Jun's belly button to the back.
Vodka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jun to score with a decent uppercut.
Vodka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vodka connects with a right hand. Jun shakes it off.
Vodka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vodka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vodka just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun is looking to chop away at Vodka's legs.
Jun throws a body kick that misses
and Vodka counters with a straight right hand.
Jun throws a series of punches but Vodka avoids them all with ease.
Jun throws a leg kick but Vodka checks it.
Vodka throws a jab when Jun was well out of range.
Vodka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jun throws a good cross that connects.
Jun takes a swing at Vodka's ribcage but misses.
Jun is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy body kick from Jun
and Vodka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vodka.
Jun lands a nice hook to Vodka's body. Vodka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jun misses with a shot to the body
and Vodka counters with a head kick. That will keep Jun thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
Vodka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun was well out of range. Poor timing from Vodka.
Jun throws the kick towards the body but Vodka avoids it.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vodka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun was well out of range. Poor timing from Vodka.
Jun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vodka can pounce on him.
Jun misses with a looping right.
Jun defending well as Vodka loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vodka's calf.
Jun misses with a body kick.
Vodka cracks a nice hook into Jun's ribs.
Jun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vodka throws a good cross that connects.
Vodka's corner calls for a 1-2. Vodka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vodka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Jun.
Vodka tries to land a leg kick but Jun saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jun lands with a straight right. Vodka didn't see that one coming.
Jun throws a lazy head kick
and Vodka counters with a leg kick.
Vodka throws a hook but Jun blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keio Jun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jun misses with a hook
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vodka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun moves away.
Jun looks to land a right hand but Vodka moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Jun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
Vodka looks to throw the jab but Jun is out of range.
Vodka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jun thows a body shot but no joy.
Jun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vodka.
Jun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vodka misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun avoids the head kick by Vodka.
Vodka misses with a looping right.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vodka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vodka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jun misses with the combination.
Jun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vodka throws out the jab.
Jun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Vodka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jun.
Vodka misses with a double jab.
Jun lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jun.
Jun misses with a head kick.
Vodka looks to land a left hand but Jun moved out of range nicely.
Jun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vodka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keio Jun is winning the standup battle so far.
Vodka works Jun's body with a nice hook.
Jun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
Jun tries to score with a low kick but Vodka moves his leg out of the way.
Jun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vodka's sensitive parts.
Vodka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jun moves out of range of the body kick from Vodka.
Jun throws the kick towards the body but Vodka avoids it.
A big right from Jun misses.
Vodka is looking to chop away at Jun's legs.
Vodka tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Jun misses.
Vodka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jun throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vodka on the side of the head.
Jun slips a jab and a cross from Vodka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vodka blocks the body kick.
Jun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vodka.
Jun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keio Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun swings widly with a right hand
and Vodka counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jun.
Jun tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vodka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jun.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vodka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jun to score with a decent uppercut.
Vodka throws an overhand right that lands on Jun's shoulder, as Jun tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Vodka misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keio Jun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vodka.
Jun lands a jab.
Vodka connects with a looping right hand.
Vodka throws a hook but Jun blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vodka.
Vodka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vodka throws the left hand but Jun avoids the punch easily.
Jun throws a lazy body kick
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jun is rocked!
Vodka lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jun up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vodka from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jun's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vintage Vodka!
During a confident post fight interview, Vintage Vodka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rockstar. Jay Hunter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda lands an overhand right.
Barreda thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Barreda.
Barreda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barreda tries to sprawl but Hunter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Barreda defends it.
Hunter looks to land a strike but Barreda avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barreda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Barreda is keeping the position.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Barreda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Barreda is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter postures up in Barreda's guard and throws a big left but Barreda blocks it.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barreda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter throws a strike but Barreda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barreda is aware though and is defending well.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barreda is one step ahead there.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barreda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Barreda wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Barreda keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hunter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barreda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barreda slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barreda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barreda's back!
Even with his hooks in, Hunter manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hunter.
Hunter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barreda covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Barreda defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Barreda stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Barreda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunter takes a swing at Barreda's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barreda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Barreda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barreda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barreda doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Barreda's corner calls for a 1-2. Barreda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barreda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barreda on the side of the head.
Barreda lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunter's head.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barreda throws out the jab.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Barreda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barreda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barreda lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barreda works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Barreda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jesus Barreda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barreda misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barreda avoids it really well and circles away.
Jesus Barreda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Jesus Barreda is winning the standup battle so far.
Barreda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Barreda. Barreda maintains the clinch.
Barreda tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barreda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jumps guard but Barreda stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barreda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hunter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barreda to the mat. Barreda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barreda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Barreda keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Barreda trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barreda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Barreda keeps moving.
Hunter pushing down on Barreda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter drops an elbow to the side of Barreda's head.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barreda's head.
Barreda wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter is pressing down on Barreda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barreda is holding on for now.
Hunter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Barreda is working away.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barreda ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Barreda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Barreda misses.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Barreda connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barreda is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Barreda circles away and we're back to standing.
Barreda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barreda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barreda wants to clinch.
Barreda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barreda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Barreda looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Barreda is defending well but Hunter drives through and ends up in Barreda's guard.
Barreda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Barreda keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to control but Barreda is working from the bottom.
Barreda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Barreda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Barreda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barreda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jay Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunter prevents Barreda from improving his position.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Barreda is defending the position.
Barreda works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Barreda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barreda being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barreda is keeping the position for now.
Hunter stands and throws Barreda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controls the position from side control.
Jesus Barreda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barreda keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hunter!
A very excited looking Jay Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kendall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall scores with the left hand. Kawashima knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
Kawashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kendall.
Kawashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Kendall moves out of range as Kawashima throws a body kick.
Kendall tries to bum rush Kawashima with a series of wild strikes but Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kendall misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Kendall misses
and Kawashima counters with a good, hard body kick but Kendall shrugs it off.
Kendall tries to land a leg kick but Kawashima saw it coming and moves away.
Kendall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kendall wants to slow Kawashima down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawashima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kendall backs up against the cage.
It looks like Chris Kendall has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kendall. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawashima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kendall lands with an overhand left.
Kawashima misses with a low kick as Kendall jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a head kick that Kendall semi-blocks.
Kendall cracks Kawashima with an open hand slap.
Kendall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawashima.
Kawashima misses with a wild body shot.
Kendall avoids the body shot from Kawashima.
Kendall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kendall.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Kawashima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kendall. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Kendall is predictable there
and Kawashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima throws a shot from downtown. Kendall moves away and avoids it.
Kawashima lands a front kick.
Kendall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kendall. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawashima is looking to chop away at Kendall's legs.
Kendall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawashima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kendall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawashima. Kawashima obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawashima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kendall. That one must have hurt.
Kendall 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.
Kendall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kendall throws a head kick but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kendall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kawashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kendall throws a head kick that misses.
Kendall cracks Kawashima with a good jab.
Kendall misses with a straight left.
Kawashima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawashima lands with a hook. Kendall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kendall thuds his shin into the meat of Kawashima's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall throws a front kick that sends Kawashima stumbling back into the cage.
Kendall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kawashima.
Kawashima will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kawashima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kendall.
Good work by Kendall as he checks the leg kick.
Kendall misses with a hook.
Kawashima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kendall throws a body punch but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kendall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kendall thuds his right hand into Kawashima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kendall motions for Kawashima to come forward. Kendall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kendall throws a head kick that misses
letting Kawashima counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kendall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima digs a good body shot into Kendall's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawashima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kendall.
Kendall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kendall misses with a body shot.
Kawashima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Kendall catches Kawashima right on the button with a cross.
Kendall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kendall is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Kawashima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kawashima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kawashima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kawashima tries to bum rush Kendall with a series of wild strikes but Kendall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall throws a front kick aimed at Kawashima's knee but Kawashima avoids it well.
Kawashima lands with a nice body punch.
Kendall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Kendall'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.
Kawashima sizes up Kendall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawashima cracks a nice hook into Kendall's ribs.
Kendall misses with a hook
and Kawashima counters with a low kick, right behind Kendall 's knee.
Good leg kick by Kawashima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kendall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
Kawashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kawashima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kendall moves out of range of the body kick.
Kendall stuns Kawashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawashima blocks a low kick nicely.
Kawashima lands a leg kick that knocks Kendall off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kawashima, as that shot connected.
Kendall is rocked!
Kendall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kendall throws a push kick but Kawashima slaps the foot to one side.
Kendall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kendall staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima walks into a jab.
Kawashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendall moves away.
Kendall moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawashima delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Kendall misses
and Kawashima counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kendall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawashima slips a jab from Kendall.
Kendall moves out of range of the body kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima slips under a jab.
Kendall misses with a wild body shot.
Kawashima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kendall misses with a looping right.
Kendall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawashima. Kawashima obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawashima misses with a body shot.
Kendall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kawashima counters with a good low kick that Kendall was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima throws a low kick but Kendall moves out of range easily.
Kendall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kendall tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawashima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawashima lunges at Kendall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kendall's hand.
Kawashima lands a big head kick that sends Kendall tumbling to the mat! Kawashima takes a step backwards and waves Kendall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kendall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kendall throws a right hand that misses
and Kawashima counters with an inside leg kick.
Kawashima seems to be stalking Kendall here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kendall drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Eiji Kawashima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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