 |
QFCT 121 - Grey vs Funkyama PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montee Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montee Lewis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montee Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Brien.
O Brien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
O Brien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Brien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Brien under the eye.
Lewis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien cracks Lewis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. O Brien has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lewis to stand back up!
It looks like Montee Lewis has been cut.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien staying out of range there.
Lewis lands a nice hook to O Brien's body. O Brien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montee Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right followed by a crushing left from O Brien knocks Lewis out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rory O Brien!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Garboza (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?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
198 cm
25
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Garboza!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garboza is out of range.
Larry Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garboza pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
Bennett tries to bum rush Garboza with a series of wild strikes but Garboza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennett lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennett trying to control but Garboza is working from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get up but he can't break Garboza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Larry Bennett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bennett!
Bennett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garboza.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett scores with a takedown into Garboza's guard.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Garboza keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garboza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Larry Bennett just wasn't active enough.
Garboza takes one to the chin there.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garboza circles away quickly and effectively.
Garboza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Garboza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garboza feints and then cracks Bennett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennett down.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garboza controlling the position well.
Bennett 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garboza defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garboza is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Garboza dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garboza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Garboza defends it.
Garboza trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Garboza has given up his back. Will we see Bennett going for some submissions?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garboza defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garboza is keeping busy.
Garboza covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to break Garboza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garboza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bennett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garboza trying to control but not successfully.
Bennett misses with an elbow to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garboza trying to control but not successfully.
Bennett missing with punches from the back.
Bennett keeps control of the position as Garboza tries to break free.
Garboza preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennett.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is hanging on to Garboza's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett is not going to allow Garboza to sit and survive in this position.
Bennett working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Larry Bennett!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Larry Bennett!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Larry Bennett!
Larry Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
10% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Ruddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Sillman (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?
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
25
286 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Ruddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Sillman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sillman blocks a jab.
Ruddock clinches up against the cage.
Sillman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruddock breaks from the clinch.
Ruddock staying out of range there.
Sillman thuds his right hand into Ruddock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sillman throws a low kick but Ruddock moves out of range easily.
Sillman misses with a looping left.
Sillman connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruddock.
A telegraphed right hand from Sillman misses the target.
Sillman thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruddock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruddock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruddock manages to avoid it.
Sillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruddock manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sillman throws a hook but Ruddock avoids it easily.
Sillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruddock counters with a nice uppercut.
Sillman throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruddock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sillman moves out of range of the body kick from Ruddock.
Sillman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sillman misses with a wild body shot.
Ruddock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sillman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sillman misses the body punch
and Sillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sillman blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruddock misses with a kick to the body.
Sillman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruddock is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sillman, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Ruddock.
Sillman misses with a straight right.
Ruddock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruddock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sillman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruddock doesn't seem bothered though.
Sillman tries to move into range but Ruddock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruddock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sillman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sillman works Ruddock's body with a nice hook.
Sillman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruddock rather than just go for the knockout.
Sillman misses with the combination.
Neil Sillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sillman looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruddocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Ruddock.
Ruddock misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruddock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruddock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sillman.
Sillman walks into a jab.
Sillman misses the shot to the body.
Sillman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sillman misses the jab.
Ruddock misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sillman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruddock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sillman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruddock closes the distance and clinches.
Sillman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruddock backwards.
Ruddock breaks the clinch.
Ruddock throws a leg kick but Sillman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruddock misses the jab.
Sillman throws a body punch but Ruddock moves out of range.
Ruddock throws a jab when Sillman was well out of range.
Sillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sillman throws an overhand right that lands on Ruddock's shoulder, as Ruddock tries to avoid the shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruddock moves into range and clinches up with Sillman.
Ruddock lands with a right to the head.
Ruddock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruddock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sillman backwards.
Ruddock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruddock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruddock lands a shot to the body.
Ruddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sillman avoids it.
Ruddock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sillmans head.
Ruddock lands a damaging elbow.
Ruddock lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruddock lands an elbow just above Sillman 's eye.
Sillman takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruddock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Ruddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sillman managing to block the knees to the body from Ruddock.
Ruddock wants to break free but Sillman has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruddock.
Ruddock scores with a shot to the side of Sillman's head.
Ruddock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruddock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruddock lands a shoulder strike.
Ruddock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sillman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruddock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sillman backwards.
Ruddock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruddock breaks the clinch.
Ruddock thuds his shin into the meat of Sillman's side.
Ruddock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruddock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ruddock throws a chopping leg kick but Sillman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sillman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruddock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sillman scrambles back to his feet.
Sillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sillman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sillman moves out of range as Ruddock throws a body kick.
Sillman throws a hook but Ruddock blocks it.
Ruddock misses with a low kick.
Sillman misses with a low kick as Ruddock jumps back.
Ruddock is looking to clinch but Sillman is avoiding it.
Ruddock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruddock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruddock slips under a jab from Sillman.
Ruddock tries to clinch but Sillman is having none of it.
Sillman checks a low kick from Ruddock.
Ruddock looks to land a body kick but Sillman moved away.
Ruddock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruddock misses with a low kick.
Ruddock looks to clinch
and Sillman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruddock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sillman throws a low kick, looking for Ruddock's leg but Ruddock calmly moves out of range.
Sillman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sillman connects with a right hand. Ruddock shakes it off.
Sillman blocks the body kick.
Sillman is looking to score with low kicks.
Sillman throws the left hand but Ruddock avoids the punch easily.
Ruddock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Sillman misses.
Sillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruddock is just out of range.
Ruddock misses with a low kick.
Sillman throws a body punch but Ruddock moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruddock throws a leg kick but Sillman checks it.
Sillman blocks a head kick by Ruddock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Ruddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruddock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tom Ruddock!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tom Ruddock!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tom Ruddock!
Tom Ruddock wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Tom Ruddock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaraki Kenpachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaraki Kenpachi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
290 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zaraki Kenpachi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenpachi shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnar cracks a nice hook into Kenpachi's ribs.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Lesnar. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnar lands a big head kick that sends Kenpachi tumbling to the mat! Lesnar takes a step backwards and waves Kenpachi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Zaraki Kenpachi has been cut.
Kenpachi looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar lands with a nice body punch.
Lesnar throws a powerful right kick. Kenpachi tried to block low but the kick was high! Kenpachi was taken right off of his feet! Lesnar jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brock Lesnar!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mojo (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.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
25
266 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
25
238 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Mojo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson cracks Mojo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mojo to stand back up!
Mojo is rocked!
It looks like Mr Mojo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mojo is aggressively charging in as Jackson backs up avoiding any damage. Jackson tosses out a jab and Mojo runs right into it face first! Mojo is out cold! Jackson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mojo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Jackson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norihisa Isono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norihisa Isono's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norihisa Isono!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
Isono drives through and clinches with Christ against the cage.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Isono controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Christ.
Christ tries a body shot but Isono blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Isono.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Isono throws an elbow but it misses.
Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isono trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Isono controls the action.
Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isono with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Isono lands an elbow just above Christ 's eye.
It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Isono throws an elbow but misses.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Isono blocks a body shot from Christ.
Christ scores with a shot to the side of Isono's head.
Christ managing to block the knees to the body from Isono.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isono looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Isono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christ is defending well for now.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but Isono gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
Isono tries to land a knee to the head but Christ blocks with his arms.
Isono prevents a body shot from Christ.
Isono pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Isono.
Still in the clinch, Christ scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Christ lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isono with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Isono controls the action.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Isono controls the action.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Isono uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ checks a low kick from Isono.
Isono throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Christ moves into range and clinches up with Isono.
Christ avoids a wild elbow strike from Isono.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Isono uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Isono throws an elbow but misses.
Isono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Isono is controlling the position.
Christ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Isono lands a nice elbow.
Jesus Christ's cut is getting worse.
Isono is trying to maintain a safe position but Christ gets an underhook and turns Isono into the cage.
Isono tries to land a knee to the head but Christ blocks with his arms.
Isono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jesus Christ's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christ working aggressively here.
Isono throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Isono creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Isono putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Christ in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Christ blocks the elbow strike.
Christ lands with a left to the head.
Christ is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to work over Isono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Isono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christ.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ dodges an elbow strike from Isono.
Christ tries a body shot but Isono blocks it.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Nice elbow from Isono.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesus Christ's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norihisa Isono!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Giacomucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giacomucci comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Giuseppe Giacomucci acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
290 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
|
165 cm
27
234 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ZyD XyD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giuseppe Giacomucci!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giacomucci is looking to clinch.
XyD lands with a kick to the ribs.
XyD gets tackled into the cage by Giacomucci. Giacomucci maintains the clinch.
Giacomucci gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Giacomucci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
XyD blocking the ground and pound.
Giacomucci scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
XyD tries to lock up and control but Giacomucci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Giacomucci with shots to the head and body - XyD looks very uncomfortable down there.
Giacomucci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giacomucci dominating with strikes here.
Giacomucci cracks XyD with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Giacomucci!
During a confident post fight interview, Giuseppe Giacomucci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Miyazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiryu Miyazawa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 208 cm
26
285 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
|
193 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiryu Miyazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnson Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyazawa misses with a shot to the body
and Stroker counters with a crisp one two that drops Miyazawa! Stroker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Miyazawa to his feet! Miyazawa is in big trouble!
Miyazawa is rocked!
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!
Miyazawa tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Miyazawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyazawa shoots in for a double leg but Stroker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyazawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyazawa dives in and grabs Stroker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroker pushes down on Miyazawa's head and hops out.
Miyazawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroker pinned against the cage. Stroker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiryu Miyazawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Stroker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miyazawa is trying to pull guard but Stroker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miyazawa fails to pull guard.
Stroker is stalling here.
Stroker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kiryu Miyazawa has been cut.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazawa takes a shot to the head.
Kiryu Miyazawa's cut is getting worse.
Miyazawa is breathing heavily.
Stroker stalling in the clinch.
Stroker lands a good knee to the midsection. Miyazawa won't want to take too many of those.
Stroker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroker dips a shoulder and cracks Miyazawa with a mighty uppercut! Miyazawa falls back against the cage and Stroker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Miyazawa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stroker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnson Stroker!
A less than humble Johnson Stroker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahm Atmee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Jane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
290 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
|
190 cm
27
290 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kahm Atmee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atmee throws the kick towards the body but Jane avoids it.
Atmee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jane.
Jane keeps Atmee at a distance using the push kick.
Jane lands a big head kick that sends Atmee tumbling to the mat! Jane takes a step backwards and waves Atmee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kahm Atmee has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Jane.
Atmee looks winded!
Atmee looks for the body kick but Jane saw that one coming.
Jane lands a front kick.
Jane throws a quick head kick that knocks Atmee silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jane is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Jane!
Jesse Jane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
290 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
|
183 cm
27
260 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sasha Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey connects with an inside leg kick.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey misses with the body kick
and Funkyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grey thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Grey struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkyama controls his hands.
Grey working aggressively here.
Funkyama stalls.
Grey looking to stall.
Funkyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Funkyama digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funkyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkyama blocking some punches.
Grey misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funkyamas head.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey misses with some punches.
Grey swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Funkyama.
Grey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
It looks like Fedor Funkyama has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey working aggressively here.
Funkyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkyama taking a breather.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Grey prevents a body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funkyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grey struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkyama controls his hands.
Grey working aggressively here.
Funkyama lands a body shot.
Funkyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Grey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funkyama.
Grey misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Funkyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grey is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Grey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkyama.
Funkyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grey up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a nice uppercut.
Funkyama has Grey pushed against the cage.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Grey.
Funkyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funkyama stalling the fight.
Grey taking a breather.
Grey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funkyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Funkyama taking a breather.
Grey tries to work over Funkyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
Grey has a couple of punches blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Grey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Funkyama on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a right hand.
Funkyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Funkyama on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Funkyama.
A short right from Funkyama on the inside.
Funkyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Funkyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Funkyama.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
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!
Funkyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey misses with a punch on the inside.
Grey working aggressively here.
Funkyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands with a light punch inside.
Grey misses with some punches.
Funkyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Funkyama lands with a left to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama scores with a hook to the body.
Funkyama slowing the pace effectively.
Grey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funkyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funkyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Grey being controlled against the cage.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Funkyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Funkyama as the two fighters clinch.
Funkyama lands with a left to the head.
Funkyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Funkyama cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Funkyama.
Funkyama taking a breather.
Funkyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Funkyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Funkyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Funkyama.
Funkyama tries to clinch up.
Funkyama moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Funkyama moves out of range as Grey throws a body kick.
Funkyama blocks a head kick by Grey.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funkyama blocks a head kick by Grey.
Funkyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funkyama jabs Grey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey tries to keep at a distance but Funkyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grey misses with the head strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands with a left to the head.
Grey managing to block the knees to the body from Funkyama.
Grey trying to control the position but instead, Funkyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grey into the cage.
Funkyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Funkyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Grey.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Grey working aggressively here.
Funkyama just leaning against Grey, taking a breather.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Grey struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkyama controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama lands with a right to the head.
Grey lands with a left to the head.
Sasha Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Fedor Funkyama!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Fedor Funkyama!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Fedor Funkyama!
Fedor Funkyama wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Fedor Funkyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
