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ATTACK 2.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mon Key!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
Grant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Key but Key pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seth Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Key fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Key on that attempt.
Seth Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mon Key.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Key should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mon Key has been cut.
Key with a poor takedown
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant flashes Key a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Key's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Key crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Grant punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Grant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Macbeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ottway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Macbeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Ottway!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macbeth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ottway.
Ottway shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macbeth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ottway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ottway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macbeth is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macbeth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottway has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macbeth keeping full guard, as Ottway tries to pass.
Ottway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macbeth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottway is aware though and is defending well.
Ottway looking to pass the guard.
Macbeth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ottway postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway stands up over Macbeth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ottway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ottway passes into half guard.
Ottway looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macbeth is looking for a sweep. Ottway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macbeth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottway scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ottway lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ottway is looking to advance position but Macbeth won't allow it.
Macbeth has hold of Ottway's hands but Ottway slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macbeth is trying to stand up here but Ottway is controlling him well.
Ottway thows a huge punch but Macbeth dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macbeth actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macbeth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ottway seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottway looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macbeth tries to get to full guard but Ottway has control of the leg.
Macbeth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottway's back!
You can see the frustration on Ottway's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth doesn't have the hooks in and Ottway manages to turn into his guard.
Macbeth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macbeth is breathing heavily.
Ottway is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ottway landing some decent shots from guard.
Ottway working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Macbeth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macbeth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottway passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Macbeth to his feet.
Macbeth tries a head kick but it misses.
John Ottway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottway tries for a takedown but Macbeth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macbeth is defended easily by Ottway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ottway shoots in looking for a takedown. Macbeth tries to sprawl out of it but Ottway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macbeth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tom Macbeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ottway.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macbeth lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ottway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ottway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macbeth's waist but Macbeth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ottway off to one side.
Ottway has closed the distance and engaged Macbeth in a clinch.
Macbeth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ottway wants a takedown.
Ottway tries to pull guard but Macbeth won't allow it.
Tom Macbeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ottway.
Macbeth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ottway wants a takedown but no success here.
Macbeth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ottway.
Ottway gets underhooks to prevent Macbeth's takedown attempt.
Macbeth breaks the clinch.
Ottway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ottway moves into the clinch.
Macbeth is trying to break free.
Macbeth tries to break the clinch but Ottway is controlling the position.
Ottway can't get the takedown.
Macbeth breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macbeth as he jumps to the side.
Ottway is breathing heavily.
Ottway takes the fight into the clinch.
Ottway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macbeth's efforts to push away.
Ottway is trying to pull guard but Macbeth has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Macbeth.
Ottway keeps control of Macbeth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ottway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macbeth prevents it.
Macbeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macbeth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ottway momentarily.
Macbeth is looking to slow Ottway down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macbeth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macbeth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ottway's head.
Macbeth dips to his left and cracks Ottway with an uppercut!
Macbeth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ottway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macbeth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ottway's calf.
Macbeth drives through with a takedown into Ottway's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Macbeth chips away with some ground and pound.
Macbeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottway is keeping the position for now.
Ottway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macbeth is looking to stand up but Ottway won't let him.
Macbeth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Macbeth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ottway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ottway keeping full guard, as Macbeth tries to pass.
Macbeth won't allow Ottway to sweep him here.
Macbeth is working Ottway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macbeth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ottway looking for a guillotine here but Macbeth defends easily.
Ottway has momentary wrist control but Macbeth slips an elbow through the middle.
Macbeth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ottway on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
Macbeth stopping the sweep attempt from Ottway.
Macbeth works over Ottway with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macbeth works over Ottway with some ground and pound from guard.
Ottway working for a triangle but Macbeth defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottway manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Macbeth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ottway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macbeth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ottway takes the fight into the clinch.
Ottway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macbeth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macbeth distracts Ottway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John Ottway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ottway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macbeth defends it easily.
Ottway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macbeth is one step ahead there.
Macbeth cracks Ottway with a solid left hand.
Ottway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Macbeth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Macbeth is looking to control Ottway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macbeth avoid being mounted?
Macbeth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Macbeth trying to control from the bottom.
Ottway is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ottway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway winds up and cracks Macbeth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ottway tries to stand but can't do so whilst Macbeth controls his leg.
Macbeth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macbeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Macbeth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macbeth tries to roll over but Ottway keeps him under control.
Ottway is nestled in close to Macbeth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macbeth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottway is working away from the top position though.
Macbeth moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macbeth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottway passes Macbeth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macbeth tries to get to full guard but Ottway has control of the leg.
Macbeth trying to control from the bottom.
Ottway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macbeth defends it well.
Ottway lands strikes from half guard.
Macbeth tries to get to full guard but Ottway has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth wants to control but Ottway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macbeth has hold of Ottway's hands but Ottway slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macbeth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macbeth trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macbeth is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottway wants to stand up but Macbeth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Ottway.
I think Ottway has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ottway!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes into the arena with Say Hello To The Angels - Interpol blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duplesris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Duplesris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duplesris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Duplesris moves away and avoids it.
Benton lunges at Duplesris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duplesris's hand.
Benton misses with a low kick as Duplesris jumps back.
Benton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duplesris.
Duplesris throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Duplesris.
Duplesris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernard Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Duplesris.
Duplesris slips under a jab from Benton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Duplesris is just out of range.
Benton throws a looping overhand right but Duplesris ducks down to avoid it.
Benton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duplesris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benton's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duplesris trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seth Duplesris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Benton lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Benton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duplesris tries to bum rush Benton with a series of wild strikes but Benton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benton throws a right hand that misses
and Duplesris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duplesris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is controlling Duplesris's posture.
Duplesris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duplesris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Benton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duplesris!
Benton landing strikes from the mount and Duplesris is in trouble!
Benton won't let Duplesris get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Benton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duplesris looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands a heavy elbow.
Benton wants to control the pace but Duplesris is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton trying to control but Duplesris is having none of it.
Benton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Benton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benton throws a lazy uppercut
and Duplesris counters with a straight right hand.
Benton takes a swing at Duplesris's ribcage but misses.
Benton scores with a shot to the body.
Benton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duplesris. That did some damage!
Benton cracks a nice hook into Duplesris's ribs.
Duplesris fails with the takedown
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton lands with a good body shot.
Benton connects with a body shot that sends Duplesris's belly button to the back.
Duplesris misses with a kick to the body.
Benton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duplesris doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duplesris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Seth Duplesris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Duplesris's head but Duplesris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duplesris swivels and escapes.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Duplesris.
Bernard Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Duplesris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benton scores with a nice strike.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Duplesris saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Duplesris coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris throws a wild body kick that Benton sees coming a mile off.
Benton throws a leg kick
and Duplesris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benton thinking.
Benton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duplesris.
A bone on bone clash there as Duplesris blocks the leg kick.
Benton throws a leg kick
and Duplesris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside.
Benton throws an off balance right hand
and Duplesris counters with a one-two to the body.
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Duplesris.
Duplesris shoots in but Benton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernard Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Duplesris.
Duplesris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Benton throws a chopping leg kick but Duplesris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duplesris manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Duplesris as he connects with a hook.
Duplesris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton thumps Duplesris with a low kick.
Duplesris staying out of range there.
Duplesris misses with the combination.
Benton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton scores with a jab to the head.
Duplesris is rocked!
It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Benton cracks Duplesris with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Duplesris falls to his knees and Benton doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Benton!
Bernard Benton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chak Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't That A Kick In The Head. Rapthlaka has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Chak Rapthlaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chak Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapthlaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rapthlaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rapthlaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rapthlaka works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rapthlaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin is rocked!
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rapthlaka.
Rapthlaka throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapthlaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rapthlaka lands a couple of elbows.
Rapthlaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rapthlaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapthlaka arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Martin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chak Rapthlaka!
Chak Rapthlaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goa Goa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for BJ McGobblecock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Goa Goa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goa misses with a takedown attempt - McGobblecock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGobblecock shoots in and drives through. Goa sprawls well.
Goa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGobblecock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGobblecock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goa wants to sweep but no luck.
McGobblecock trying to move into half guard but instead Goa has managed to sweep!
Goa connects with a couple of short punches.
Goa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGobblecock wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goa on the ground.
Goa throws a big elbow that misses.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock pulls Goa in close to prevent any damage.
Goa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goa Goa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGobblecock wants to clinch but Goa slips to the side
and Goa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGobblecock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGobblecock tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goa throwing strikes from guard but McGobblecock blocks nicely.
McGobblecock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goa stands up over McGobblecock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goa trying to control but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
Goa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goa preventing the sweep.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goa lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goa passes McGobblecock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goa Goa dominated that 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.
Goa shoots and misses
and McGobblecock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGobblecock tries to clinch but Goa moves away
and Goa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goa.
Goa tries to free his leg and advance position but McGobblecock is retaining full guard.
Goa wants to control from the top but McGobblecock keeps moving.
Goa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goa landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGobblecock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock keeping moving, preventing Goa from controlling successfully.
McGobblecock looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goa throwing strikes but missing.
McGobblecock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goa.
Goa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGobblecock doesn't manage to clinch there - Goa circles away.
Goa circles away from the clinch attempt.
BJ McGobblecock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goa drives through with a takedown into McGobblecock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goa trying to control but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
Goa chips away with some ground and pound.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goa throws a big right hand that misses.
Goa distracts McGobblecock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGobblecock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goa controls the pace.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goa landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goa drops back looking for a leg! McGobblecock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGobblecock manages to kick Goa off! Goa jumps back into McGobblecock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goa scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goa Goa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGobblecock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGobblecock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goa somewhat.
Goa with a poor takedown
and McGobblecock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BJ McGobblecock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goa Goa.
Goa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGobblecock.
Goa slips a jab from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock shoots in and drives through. Goa sprawls well.
Goa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock avoids it really well and circles away.
Goa shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock shows good takedown defense.
Goa circles away from the clinch attempt.
BJ McGobblecock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock lands with a nice combination. Goa backs away looking to recover.
Goa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGobblecock sprawls well initially but Goa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goa prevents McGobblecock from improving his position.
Goa trying to control the pace.
Goa is trying to control. McGobblecock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goa lands a nice short elbow.
Goa is trying to control the action in half guard but McGobblecock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Goa seems content to control.
Goa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goa trying to control the action but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Goa Goa.
Goa gets the takedown into side control.
Goa wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGobblecock keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goa working the head with strikes.
Goa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Goa working the head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McGobblecock tries to bench press Goa off him but Goa keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goa Goa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goa Goa!
Our winner, Goa Goa, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lilb ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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23
163 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lilb ss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy with a jab.
It looks like Lilb ss has been cut.
Murphy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks ss out cold! ss is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erick Murphy!
Erick Murphy very nearly forgot to thank ATTICUS BLACK amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phantom Power Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power Ranger has chosen Undead- Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Ike Turner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phantom Power Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Power Ranger tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Power Ranger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Power Ranger is rocked!
It looks like Phantom Power Ranger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power Ranger misses with a double jab.
Power Ranger is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Power Ranger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Power Ranger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Power Ranger seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner cracks Power Ranger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Turner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Power Ranger to stand back up!
Power Ranger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Turner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Turner!
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