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Rivals LXI: Oh vs. Tikkanen II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Chloe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davidson 's choice of entrance music: Kids - Sleigh Kids . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sebastian Chloe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Davidson !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson looks for a takedown but Chloe sprawls well.
Chloe is looking to clinch.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Chloe tries to clinch up.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sebastian Chloe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Davidson .
Chloe tries to clinch
so Davidson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chloe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidson is controlling him.
Chloe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Chloe keeps moving.
Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davidson is pushing down on Chloe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chloe is fighting to maintain full guard but Davidson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chloe is trying to stand back up but Davidson is controlling him
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chloe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chloe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chloe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chloe wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chloe but Chloe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chloe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chloe won't be happy with that.
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chloe is defending well.
Davidson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davidson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chloe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Davidson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chloe's half guard.
Davidson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chloe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davidson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chloe wants to get back to his feet.
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davidson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chloe has one foot on Davidson 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chloe sprawls well. Chloe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chloe tries to clinch but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chloe as he jumps to the side.
Chloe wants to clinch.
Chloe is looking to clinch.
Chloe tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
Chloe tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
Chloe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davidson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Chloe shows good takedown defense.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chloe sprawls well. He's pushed Davidson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davidson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chloe wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Sebastian Chloe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chloe tries to clinch up.
Davidson shoots in and drives through. Chloe sprawls well.
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Chloe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chloe crunches a lovely knee into Davidson 's ribcage.
Davidson looks gassed!
Davidson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chloe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chloe tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
Chloe tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
Chloe wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Davidson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chloe is looking to clinch but Davidson is avoiding it.
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown but Chloe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chloe has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chloe.
Chloe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chloe is working Davidson over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chloe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Chloe.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chloe.
Sebastian Chloe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davidson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
Chloe scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Chloe.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Chloe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Chloe works on Davidson 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
Chloe landing knees to the body.
Chloe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davidson 's face.
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davidson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chloe scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Chloe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chloe scores with a knee to the head.
Chloe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chloe with a knee to the head.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chloe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chloe landing knees to the body.
Chloe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chloe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chloe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
Chloe scores a nice knee to the body.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Chloe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davidson or not.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chloe scores a nice knee to the body.
Chloe lands a body punch.
Chloe crunches a lovely knee into Davidson 's ribcage.
Chloe presses Davidson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chloe landing knees to the body.
Chloe landing knees to the head.
Chloe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davidson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Chloe lands with a short shot to the head.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
Chloe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davidson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chloe digs a right hand underneath Davidson 's ribcage. Davidson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chloe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davidson 's defenses.
Chloe lands a body punch.
Chloe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chloe.
Chloe lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Chloe.
Davidson is rocked!
Chloe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chloe finish him?
Chloe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davidson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chloe lands a nice elbow.
Chloe lands a knee to the body.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
Chloe works on Davidson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Chloe.
Davidson seems to have recovered his senses.
Chloe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Chloe.
Chloe with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Chloe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
A shot in the inside from Chloe.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Chloe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sebastian Chloe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Davidson .
Chloe with a knee to the head.
Chloe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chloe crunches a lovely knee into Davidson 's ribcage.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chloe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davidson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chloe connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chloe lands a knee to the body.
Chloe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chloe landing knees to the body.
Chloe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Chloe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chloe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chloe tries to clinch up but Davidson circles away and keeps his distance.
Chloe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chloe wants to clinch.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chloe closes the distance and clinches.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Davidson is trying to drag Chloe to the mat but Chloe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Chloe.
Chloe crunches a lovely knee into Davidson 's ribcage.
Chloe scores a nice knee to the body.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chloe.
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chloe as the two fighters clinch.
Chloe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
Chloe is pressed up against the cage. Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chloe down to the mat. Chloe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sebastian Chloe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Davidson .
Chloe is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davidson .
Chloe tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
Chloe pushes Davidson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chloe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chloe.
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
Chloe scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Chloe is working Davidson over against the cage.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chloe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
Davidson wants to take the fight to the mat but Chloe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chloe.
Chloe crunches a lovely knee into Davidson 's ribcage.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chloe.
Chloe lands a body shot.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Chloe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chloe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chloe crunches a lovely knee into Davidson 's ribcage.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davidson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chloe lands an elbow inside.
Chloe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chloe lands a knee to the body.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chloe scores a nice knee to the body.
Chloe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chloe lands a nice shot to the body.
Chloe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chloe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davidson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Chloe.
Chloe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chloe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chloe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chloe.
Chloe lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chloe.
A body shot lands from Chloe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chloe obliges.
Chloe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chloe digs a right hand into Davidson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davidson 's gas tank.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Chloe pushes Davidson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chloe lands a good knee to the midsection. Davidson won't want to take too many of those.
Chloe connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chloe.
Chloe lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chloe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chloe after a bit of a struggle.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davidson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
Chloe working Davidson over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Chloe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chloe 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Chloe!
After the big win, Sebastian Chloe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fortaleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Fortaleza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fortaleza to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fowler. Fortaleza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fowler lands a jab to the head.
Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fowler with a poor takedown
and Fortaleza counters with a nice uppercut.
Fowler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortaleza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Fowler throws a body punch but Fortaleza moves out of range.
Austin Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fowler throws an elbow that misses. Fortaleza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fowler's guard. Nice move by Fortaleza!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortaleza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
Fowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fortaleza stays in close to Fowler's body and controls the position.
Fortaleza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Fortaleza controlling him for the moment.
Fortaleza looking to pass the guard.
Fortaleza throwing strikes but missing.
Fortaleza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza forces his way into half guard.
Fowler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fortaleza pulls his head out easily.
Fowler wants to control but Fortaleza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fortaleza tries to pass to full mount but Fowler defends it.
Fortaleza uses his free foot to push down on Fowler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fowler.
Fortaleza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fortaleza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fowler is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler blocking the ground and pound.
Fowler is trying desperately to improve position.
Fortaleza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fowler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fortaleza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza thowing shots but they're missing.
Fortaleza looking to ground and pound but Fowler is blocking nicely.
Fowler is squirming around, avoiding Fortaleza's attempts to control the action.
Fowler gets back to half guard.
Fortaleza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fortaleza 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.
Fortaleza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fowler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fowler is looking to improve his position.
Fortaleza wants to free his trapped foot but Fowler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fowler tries to get to full guard but Fortaleza has control of the leg.
Fortaleza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is looking to control Fortaleza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fowler avoid being mounted?
Fortaleza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fortaleza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fowler defends it well.
Fowler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fortaleza.
Fortaleza wants to control but Fowler is keeping him busy.
Fowler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fortaleza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortaleza prevents Fowler from improving his position.
Fowler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortaleza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler trying to hold on to Fortaleza's head to control him but Fortaleza postures up.
Fortaleza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fortaleza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortaleza as he avoids it easily.
Fowler shoots in and drives through. Fortaleza sprawls well.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Fowler misses the shot to the body.
Fowler shoots in and gets a takedown into Fortaleza's guard.
Fortaleza looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortaleza, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortaleza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fowler defends it easily.
Fowler stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Fowler cracks Fortaleza with a solid left hand.
Fortaleza 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.
Jim Fortaleza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortaleza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fortaleza wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler postures up.
Fowler landing some decent shots from guard.
Fortaleza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortaleza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fowler won't allow Fortaleza to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fowler cracks Fortaleza with a solid left hand.
Fowler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortaleza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortaleza looking for a guillotine here but Fowler defends easily.
Fortaleza has his foot on Fowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fowler works his way back into a safe position though.
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fowler is working Fortaleza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fortaleza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fowler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fowler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fowler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fortaleza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Fowler works over Fortaleza with some ground and pound from guard.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Fortaleza is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
Fortaleza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fowler is looking for a sweep. Fortaleza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowler trying to control from the bottom.
Fortaleza prevents Fowler from improving his position.
Fortaleza throwing shots but Fowler is blocking nicely.
Fowler moves into full guard.
Fortaleza passes into half guard.
Fortaleza trying to control from half guard but Fowler is working away.
Fortaleza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fowler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortaleza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fortaleza prevents Fowler from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fowler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortaleza tries to free his leg and advance position but Fowler is retaining full guard.
Fortaleza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortaleza's guard.
Fortaleza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Fortaleza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fortaleza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fowler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Fowler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fortaleza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fowler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fowler shoots in for a double leg but Fortaleza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fowler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortaleza.
Fortaleza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fowler.
Fowler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fortaleza rather than just go for the knockout.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt - Fortaleza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Fortaleza misses.
Fortaleza throws the kick towards the body but Fowler avoids it.
Fowler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Fowler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fowler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fortaleza's guard.
Fowler stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Fowler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortaleza wants to stand up but Fowler is controlling him.
Fortaleza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza has his foot on Fowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fowler works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortaleza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fowler stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Fortaleza keeping full guard, as Fowler tries to pass.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fortaleza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler throwing strikes but missing.
Fowler wants to control from the top but Fortaleza keeps moving.
Fowler throws a big right hand that misses.
Fowler throwing strikes from guard but Fortaleza blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fortaleza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
Fortaleza keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Fortaleza is keeping the position.
Fortaleza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fowler trying to control but Fortaleza is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fowler postures up in Fortaleza's guard and throws a big left but Fortaleza blocks it.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fowler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortaleza is fending him off so far but Fowler persists. Nope, Fortaleza circles away and we're back to standing.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortaleza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortaleza leaves Fowler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fowler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortaleza's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Fowler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fowler 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Fowler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Fowler waved his t-shirt featuring Torment Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vito Naga!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Naga is in Barksdale's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barksdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barksdale is trying to keep Naga in close.
Barksdale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naga defends it easily.
Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Naga passes into side control.
Naga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naga working the ground and pound.
Naga advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Naga.
Naga controlling the pace for now.
Naga landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale wants to control but Naga is having none of it.
Naga is landing with some decent strikes but Barksdale is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Naga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barksdale is looking to escape.
Naga with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barksdale is rocked!
Naga postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Barksdale bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Naga and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Naga!
Vito Naga looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i waited from a long time to destroy this guy..and today i did.. I cant wait for my next victim..and thank you all for ur love&support..i wont let u guys down..'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrystov Aleksey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chrystov Aleksey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Aleksey does no damage.
Kaplan blocks a jab.
Aleksey misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaplan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aleksey pushes Kaplan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaplan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aleksey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Aleksey throws a series of strikes that have Kaplan backpedaling.
It looks like Michael Kaplan has been cut.
Aleksey swings for the body but Kaplan moves out of range.
Aleksey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaplan circles away quickly and effectively.
Aleksey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Aleksey. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaplan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aleksey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aleksey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaplan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaplan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaplan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aleksey's head.
Kaplan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan looks to land a strike but Aleksey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aleksey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksey tries to get out of the position.
Aleksey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaplan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaplan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaplan prevents Aleksey from getting back to his feet.
Kaplan wants to pass the guard but Aleksey is keeping the position.
Kaplan distracts Aleksey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaplan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Aleksey blocks nicely.
Kaplan lands a couple of digs.
Kaplan wants to pass the guard but Aleksey is keeping the position.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Aleksey blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey wants to get back to his feet but Kaplan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaplan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaplan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleksey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaplan stands up over Aleksey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aleksey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaplan is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaplan with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaplan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaplan throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaplan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan chips away with some ground and pound.
Aleksey wants to stand but Kaplan is controlling the position.
Kaplan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleksey is looking to stand up but Kaplan isn't so interested in that idea.
Aleksey is breathing heavily.
Kaplan tries to free his leg and advance position but Aleksey is retaining full guard.
Kaplan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Aleksey blocks nicely.
Kaplan cracks Aleksey with a solid left hand.
Kaplan forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksey has hold of Kaplan's hands but Kaplan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Kaplan there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaplan looks to land a strike but Aleksey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kaplan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aleksey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaplan is controlling him.
Kaplan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaplan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaplan landing with the ground and pound.
Kaplan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaplan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aleksey's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaplan looking to pass the guard.
Aleksey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kaplan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kaplan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaplan tries to clinch but Aleksey is having none of it.
Kaplan misses the body punch
letting Aleksey counter with a right hand.
Kaplan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aleksey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaplan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aleksey.
Chrystov Aleksey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaplan rushes Aleksey and presses him up against the cage.
Aleksey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaplan has him pressed against the cage.
Aleksey breaks from the clinch.
Aleksey scores with a jab to the head.
Aleksey throws a right hand that Kaplan ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaplan also avoids with ease.
Aleksey throws a hook but Kaplan blocks it.
Kaplan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aleksey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaplan looks to land a combination but Aleksey avoids it well.
Kaplan looks to score with a jab to the body but Aleksey is just out of range.
Aleksey throws a hook to the side of Kaplan's head but Kaplan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Aleksey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaplan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksey to the mat! Aleksey manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaplan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaplan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaplan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaplan throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaplan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleksey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaplan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaplan is looking to work some ground and pound but Aleksey has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaplan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaplan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaplan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aleksey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaplan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaplan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaplan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Aleksey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaplan.
Aleksey gets tackled into the cage by Kaplan. Kaplan maintains the clinch.
Aleksey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaplan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaplan with the ground and pound but Aleksey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kaplan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaplan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaplan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaplan working Aleksey over with strikes.
Kaplan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan working Aleksey over with strikes.
Aleksey kicks Kaplan off and gets back to his feet.
Aleksey looks to throw the jab but Kaplan is out of range.
Kaplan shoots and misses
and Aleksey counters with a left and a right that stings Kaplan.
Kaplan has Aleksey up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaplan wants a takedown.
Kaplan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aleksey stops a takedown attempt from Kaplan.
Chrystov Aleksey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kaplan.
Kaplan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aleksey's efforts to push away.
Aleksey is trying to force a seperation but Kaplan has the dominant position.
Kaplan tries to work over Aleksey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaplan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aleksey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey tries to keep at a distance but Kaplan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaplan slips a jab and a cross from Aleksey.
Aleksey looks to land a combination but Kaplan avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Aleksey scores with a four punch combination!
Aleksey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaplan moves in looking to clinch but Aleksey pushes him off.
Aleksey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaplan shoots in but Aleksey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleksey lands a nice hook to Kaplan's body. Kaplan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaplan slips a jab and a cross from Aleksey.
Aleksey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaplan.
A combination from Kaplan does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kaplan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Kaplan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Aleksey does no damage.
Chrystov Aleksey is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaplan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aleksey pinned against the cage. Aleksey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaplan doesn't manage to clinch there - Aleksey circles away.
Kaplan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aleksey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaplan.
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown but Aleksey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaplan darts in trying to clinch
and Aleksey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaplan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaplan moves in looking to clinch but Aleksey pushes him off.
Nice cross by Aleksey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aleksey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaplan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaplan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aleksey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kaplan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aleksey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aleksey is pushing Kaplan's head away, looking to escape. Kaplan manages to hold on to the position though.
Kaplan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kaplan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaplan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aleksey?
Aleksey is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaplan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aleksey?
Kaplan lands a heavy elbow.
Kaplan working the ground and pound effectively.
Michael Kaplan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaplan with a couple of short strikes.
Kaplan landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kaplan.
Kaplan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aleksey hang on?
Kaplan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aleksey?
Aleksey is in a horrible position here. Kaplan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kaplan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kaplan working the ground and pound effectively.
Aleksey is rocked!
A big strike lands for Kaplan! That's really hurt Aleksey and he's turned his back - Kaplan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kaplan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Kaplan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Blackhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dziuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislaw Dziuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
246 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
290 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Blackhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stanislaw Dziuk!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackhill lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Stanislaw Dziuk has been cut.
Dziuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dziuk misses with a double jab
and Blackhill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackhill thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dziuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackhill clobbers Dziuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackhill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dziuk.
Blackhill misses with a left hand
and Dziuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dziuk lands a left and a right that send Blackhill crashing to the mat, dazed. Dziuk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like James Blackhill has been cut.
Blackhill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dziuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackhill circles away quickly and effectively.
Dziuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackhill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackhill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dziuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackhill throws a series of strikes that have Dziuk backpedaling.
Blackhill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dziuk just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dziuk lands with a big right hook that stumbles Blackhill - he's out on his feet here! Dziuk follows up with another monster hook that separates Blackhill from consciousness! Blackhill falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Dziuk stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanislaw Dziuk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jacobs (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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23
165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imanari was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Imanari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs lands a jab to Imanari's midsection.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Imanari on the side of the head.
Imanari scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Imanari is proving a slippery customer.
Imanari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs has his foot on Imanari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imanari works his way back into a safe position though.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Imanari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Imanari is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Imanari defends it easily.
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imanari defends well.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imanari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Imanari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacobs 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.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Imanari!
Imanari is trying desperately to improve position.
Imanari gets back to half guard.
Jacobs 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imanari regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Imanari trying to control the position.
Imanari seems keen to control Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs postures up in Imanari's guard and throws a big left but Imanari blocks it.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Imanari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imanari looking for a sweep. Not yet Imanari, not yet.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imanari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Imanari is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Imanari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Imanari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Imanari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a poor cross that misses
and Imanari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imanari staying out of range there.
Jacobs is looking to slow Imanari down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a crisp jab.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Imanari keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacobs leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Imanari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imanari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imanari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Imanari off to one side.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Imanari moves out of range easily.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs clinches.
Jacobs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Imanari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs has clasped his hands together around Imanari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Imanari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jacobs.
Imanari defending against the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Jacobs stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imanari taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jacobs is putting a hurting on Imanari here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobs is working Imanari over with some ground and pound from side control.
Imanari takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Jacobs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jacobs working the ground and pound.
Imanari manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Imanari is looking to control Jacobs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imanari avoid being mounted?
Imanari is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanari defending well though.
Jacobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jacobs wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Imanari is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jacobs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Imanari manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jacobs throws an elbow but Imanari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jacobs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jacobs advances to mount.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs with shots to the head and body - Imanari looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Jacobs thowing shots but they're missing.
Jacobs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jacobs looking to control but Imanari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Imanari sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Imanari trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanari's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imanari gets back to full guard.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. Imanari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by Imanari!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jacobs thuds his right hand into Imanari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Imanari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Imanari shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs pushes Imanari up against the cage in a clinch.
Imanari jumps guard but Jacobs stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Imanari blocks the elbow strike.
Imanari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jimmy Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imanari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs postures up in Imanari's guard and throws a big left but Imanari blocks it.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is pushing down on Imanari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imanari is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is thwarting Imanari's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imanari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacobs connects with a nice short shot to Imanari's temple.
Jacobs working over Imanari with some ground and pound. Imanari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs throws a strike but Imanari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but instead Imanari has moved into half guard.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs looking to control.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Imanari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Imanari trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Imanari landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Imanari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imanari preventing the sweep.
Imanari passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Yoshihiro Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Jacobs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jacobs!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Jacobs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mareks Stepaneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mareks Stepaneks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stepaneks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stepaneks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suti is looking to take a break and control but Stepaneks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suti working the head and body with strikes.
Suti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stepaneks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepaneks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stepaneks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stepaneks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stepaneks is trying to improve his position.
Suti scoring with punches from side control.
Stepaneks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stepaneks being controlled for a moment.
Suti scoring with punches and elbows.
Stepaneks is not content to let Suti control the position.
Stepaneks manages to get back to half guard.
Stepaneks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is looking to improve his position.
Suti controlling the action here.
Stepaneks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepaneks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suti trying to control the pace.
Suti prevents Stepaneks from improving his position.
Suti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suti is trying to control. Stepaneks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti wants to pass the guard but Stepaneks is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suti trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Perseen Suti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A slow jab from Suti misses its intended target.
Suti gets a takedown into half guard.
Suti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepaneks gets full guard.
Stepaneks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stepaneks.
Stepaneks taking a bit of punishment here - Suti scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is looking to reverse the position.
Suti controlling from side mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepaneks is trying to get back to half guard.
Suti cracks Stepaneks with a big right hand but Stepaneks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stepaneks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stepaneks some visible discomfort.
Stepaneks is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepaneks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Stepaneks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suti in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stepaneks looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Suti turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perseen Suti!
Post fight, Perseen Suti took to the microphone: 'You all suck!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pot has chosen Showering of Money as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rurik Kokovtsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Pot!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kokovtsov in his tracks.
Pot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kokovtsov keeping full guard, as Pot tries to pass.
Pot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice body punch from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov throws a head kick but Pot moves out of range.
Pot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pot throws a leg kick but Kokovtsov checks it.
Nice defenses there by Pot.
Kokovtsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pot.
Rurik Kokovtsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kokovtsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kokovtsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kokovtsov wants to get back to his feet but Pot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kokovtsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pot on the ground.
Pot advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot 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.
Kokovtsov is trying to stand.
Pot is trying for a kimura here. Kokovtsov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pot wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Pot!
Jack Pot bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siegfried Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Tibs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freak comes to the cage accompanied by BULLY!!. Tibs has chosen Atreyu - The Crimson as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siegfried Freak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muay Tibs!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Freak misses the target.
Tibs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freak throws a lazy uppercut
and Freak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Siegfried Freak has been cut.
Freak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freak ducks under a wild hook from Tibs.
Freak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tibs is out of range and Freak settles back down.
Freak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tibss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tibs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tibs tries to clinch but Freak is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tibs checks a leg kick.
Tibs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Freak catches Tibs right on the button with a cross.
Tibs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tibs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tibs.
Freak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tibs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freak misses the shot to the body.
Tibs dodges the punch combination from Freak.
Freak scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freak keeps the fight on the outside.
Freak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freak looks to land a body kick but Tibs moved away.
Tibs clinches up with Freak and pushes him back against the cage.
Freak goes for a takedown attempt but Tibs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freak throws a poor cross that misses
and Freak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freak swats away the attempt to clinch by Tibs.
Tibs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tibs tries to clinch up.
Freak tries a head kick but it misses.
Freak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Freak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tibs tries to clinch but Freak moves out of range.
Tibs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freak throws a wild body kick that Tibs sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Freak misses.
Tibs tries to clinch there but Freak circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freak slips a straight right by Tibs.
Tibs tries to clinch but Freak moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tibs.
Tibs wants to clinch.
Tibs checks a leg kick.
Freak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Freak tenderised Tibs's leg. Tibs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tibs tries to close the distance and clinch but Freak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tibs moves into range and clinches up with Freak.
Freak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tibs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freak is trying to break the clinch but Tibs has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Freak avoids a wild elbow strike from Tibs.
Freak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tibs feints with a jab and clips Freak right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Freak is sent crashing into the canvas and Tibs leaps in for the kill! Freak tries to get to his feet but Tibs is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Freak is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muay Tibs!
Muay Tibs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dongmin Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tikkanen's choice of entrance music: Bring The Pain. Esa Tikkanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dongmin Oh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tikkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikkanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tikkanen wants to control the pace but Oh is squirming around nicely.
Oh wants to control but Tikkanen is having none of it.
Tikkanen working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh is squirming around, avoiding Tikkanen's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tikkanen lands a big shot there that rocks Oh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tikkanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tikkanen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oh because Tikkanen loaded up on that one.
Tikkanen scoring with strikes but Oh is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkanen landing shots from mount.
Oh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tikkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tikkanen wants to finish this one by submission but Oh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throwing strikes here but Oh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tikkanen content just to control the position here.
Oh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tikkanen with a couple of short strikes.
Oh is rocked!
Tikkanen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Oh looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tikkanen! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esa Tikkanen!
Esa Tikkanen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Esa Tikkanen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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