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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
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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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matt Lisser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisser tries to clinch but Carwin is having none of it.
Lisser blocks a low kick nicely.
Lisser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lisser has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carwin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lisser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lisser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carwin throws a leg kick but Lisser checks it.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lisser circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwin throws a lazy right hand but Lisser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carwin scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin throws a leg kick
and Lisser counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carwin's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lisser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses.
Carwin controlling the position.
Lisser looking to sit in guard and control but Carwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Lisser has wrist control.
Lisser keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully.
Carwin preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to get up but he can't break Lisser's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lisser wants to sweep here but Carwin controlling him for the moment.
Carwin being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lisser wants to land a leg kick but Carwin is out of range.
Carwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lisser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lisser shoots for a takedown but Carwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
Lisser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carwin trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with the head strike.
Carwin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lisser working aggressively here.
Lisser throws a head punch that misses.
Lisser manages to pull guard.
Lisser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carwin is pressing down on Lisser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carwin is trying to keep Lisser in close.
Lisser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shane Carwin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lisser throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lisser clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisser wants to break free but Carwin has control.
Carwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carwin clobbers Lisser with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lisser fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Lisser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lisser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carwin throws the left hand but Lisser avoids the punch easily.
Lisser doesn't manage to clinch there - Carwin circles away.
Carwin throws out a loose jab but Lisser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lisser clinches up against the cage.
Lisser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lisser misses with the head strike.
Carwin breaks the clinch.
Lisser tries to clinch but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lisser lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Lisser on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser lands with a right to the head.
Carwin is looking to control Lisser's arms but Lisser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carwin has his back to the cage.
Carwin prevents a body shot from Lisser.
Lisser blocking some punches.
A short left from Lisser.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser keeps control of Carwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lisser tries to pull guard but Carwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lisser drags the fight down to the ground.
Lisser looking for a sweep. Not yet Lisser, not yet.
Carwin trying to control but Lisser is working from the bottom.
Lisser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lisser is still trying to improve position.
Lisser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carwin controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Carwin just wasn't active enough.
Carwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a straight right.
Carwin lands a head kick. Lisser smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Lisser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Carwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carwin pushes Lisser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lisser digs a right hand into Carwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carwin's gas tank.
Lisser taking a breather.
Lisser manages to pull guard.
Carwin trying to control but Lisser is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carwin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lisser is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Carwin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lisser instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lisser.
Carwin working hard to break the clinch.
Carwin tries to break free but Lisser pushes him back against the cage.
Carwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lisser blocks it with crossed arms.
Carwin breaks the clinch.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Lisser throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shane Carwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lisser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carwin as he jumps to the side.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser moves in looking to clinch but Carwin pushes him off.
No luck for Lisser with that takedown attempt.
Lisser ducks under a wild hook from Carwin.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lisser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lisser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carwin moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lisser is breathing heavily.
Lisser is trying to push Carwin away but Carwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carwin lands with a right to the head.
Carwin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carwin scores with a push kick.
Lisser slips a jab from Carwin.
Carwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lisser's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin tries to bum rush Lisser with a series of wild strikes but Lisser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin cracks Lisser with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lisser looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carwin finish him?
Lisser is rocked!
Carwin lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lisser - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Carwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Carwin!
In his post fight interview, Shane Carwin gave a big smile as he said 'Do you quack? Do you quak like a duck when you suck!!! Hey after party at my place- I need a blow job!!! Gina!! I know your out there come on baby!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's entrance music is The Trooper by Iron Maiden. A fine choice. Vincent Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malaya won't be happy with that.
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.
Volkov working away.
Malaya takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Malaya is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov in side control, throwing shots but Malaya defends.
Volkov trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Volkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Malaya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Malaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Malaya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malaya wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov is thwarting Malaya's attempts to control the position.
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Malaya's thigh. Malaya counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Malaya is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Malaya has wrist control.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Volkov trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Malaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Malaya avoids nicely.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Malaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Malaya throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Malaya scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malaya.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Malaya lands a jab to the head.
Malaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Malaya.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Malaya moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov misses the jab.
Malaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Malaya throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malaya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Malaya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Malaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Malaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Malaya cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov motions for Malaya to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Malaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malaya punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malaya.
Malaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya takes one on the button.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Malaya checks it
and Malaya makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malaya with a nice cross.
Malaya cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malaya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malaya stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Malaya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malaya.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Malaya connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.
Malaya lands with a cross.
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Malaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malaya thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Malaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Malaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Malaya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malaya scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Malaya checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Malaya saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Malaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Volkov! Malaya dives in looking to finish! Volkov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simeon Malaya!
Simeon Malaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love throws a right hand that misses
and Skiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Skiter misses its intended target.
Love lands with a straight right. Skiter didn't see that one coming.
Love darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Skiter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Love.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Skiter's belly button to the back.
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!
Skiter lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Skiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Love misses with a left hand
and Skiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Love closes the distance and clinches up with Skiter, looking for a takedown. Love pushes Skiter against the cage but Skiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skiter throws a nice looking combination but Love bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skiter slips under a jab from Love.
A punch combination from Skiter misses.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Love gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skiter.
Skiter swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Skiter has knocked Love down with a huge combo! Skiter steps away and waves a wobbly Love back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Love is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skiter throws an uppercut from hell that sends Love clean off his feet! He's out cold! Skiter stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrick Skiter!
An out of breath Rodrick Skiter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleinschmidt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pezet - Slang 2. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
273 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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32
244 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel looks to land a combination but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from Gurgel.
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kleinschmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gurgel. That did some damage!
Gurgel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kleinschmidt swings for the body but Gurgel moves out of range.
Gurgel throws a low kick but Kleinschmidt avoids it.
Gurgel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kleinschmidt's head backwards.
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
Kleinschmidt scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Joaozinho Gurgel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinschmidt checks a leg kick.
Kleinschmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinschmidt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kleinschmidt moves away from the strike by Gurgel.
Kleinschmidt misses the shot to the body.
Gurgel scores with the left hand. Kleinschmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel throws a head kick but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kleinschmidt, right into the meat.
Gurgel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gurgel connects with the punch.
Kleinschmidt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gurgel blocks a head kick by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick that knocks Gurgel off balance momentarily.
Gurgel throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurgel. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurgel connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinschmidt wants to clinch.
Gurgel throws an overhand right that lands on Kleinschmidt's shoulder, as Kleinschmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Gurgel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gurgel.
Gurgel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kleinschmidt counters with a low kick, right behind Gurgel 's knee.
Gurgel misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kleinschmidt counter with a right hand.
Kleinschmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Kleinschmidt catches Gurgel right on the button with a cross.
Gurgel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kleinschmidt is able to avoid easily.
Gurgel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gurgel looks to land a body kick but Kleinschmidt moved away.
Kleinschmidt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gurgel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Joaozinho Gurgel's cut even more.
Gurgel thumps Kleinschmidt with a low kick.
Gurgel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurgel manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Gurgel.
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick that knocks Gurgel off balance momentarily.
Gurgel throws the left hand but Kleinschmidt avoids the punch easily.
Gurgel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kleinschmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gurgel misses with a straight left.
Gurgel throws a hook but Kleinschmidt avoids it easily.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kleinschmidt digs a good body shot into Gurgel's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kleinschmidt avoids the body shot from Gurgel.
Gurgel misses with a double jab.
Kleinschmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kleinschmidt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kleinschmidt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gurgel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kleinschmidt scrambles back to his feet.
Kleinschmidt misses the shot to the body.
Gurgel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kleinschmidt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gurgel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kleinschmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gurgel, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kleinschmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gurgel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kleinschmidt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elroy Kleinschmidt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gurgel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gurgel misses with a looping right.
Kleinschmidt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kleinschmidt lands in his opponent's guard.
Kleinschmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gurgel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kleinschmidt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kleinschmidt won't allow Gurgel to get back to his feet.
Gurgel is trying to keep Kleinschmidt in close.
Gurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kleinschmidt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The cut above Joaozinho Gurgel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joaozinho Gurgel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elroy Kleinschmidt!
Elroy Kleinschmidt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - THE TOWER. Kazarian has chosen Limp Bizkit - My Way as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
148 lbs
38 - 12 - 0 |
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146 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otaktay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Otaktay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Kazarian misses with a double jab.
Otaktay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazarian.
Sloppy strikes from Otaktay. Those never looked like landing.
Otaktay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otaktay digs a good body shot into Kazarian's ribs.
Kazarian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otaktay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Otaktay stuns Kazarian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Otaktay tries to clinch up but Kazarian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otaktay tries to avoid it but Kazarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otaktay to the ground. Otaktay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahiga Otaktay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Kazarian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazarian moves away.
Otaktay cracks Kazarian with a good jab.
Otaktay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kazarian is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Otaktay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otaktay.
Kazarian checks a low kick from Otaktay.
Otaktay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Otaktay swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otaktay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazarian.
Otaktay keeps control of Kazarian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazarian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Otaktay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kazarian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Otaktay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with a knee strike.
Otaktay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Otaktay misses with a knee strike.
Otaktay is working Kazarian over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazarian gets a trip takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kazarian working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kazarian with the ground and pound but Otaktay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Otaktay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otaktay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazarian wants to improve his position but Otaktay is controlling well.
Otaktay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazarian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazarian is refusing to be controlled, as Otaktay sits in half guard.
Kazarian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Otaktay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Otaktay's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian looking for the choke but no joy.
Kazarian is trying to stick to Otaktay's back but Otaktay is turning into Kazarian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kazarian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Otaktay.
Kazarian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Otaktay's guard.
Otaktay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kazarian!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazarian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Otaktay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kazarian because Otaktay loaded up on that one.
Otaktay lands a nice shot to the head.
Kazarian tries to reverse the position but Otaktay maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay cracks Kazarian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otaktay lands a big shot there that rocks Kazarian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Otaktay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kazarian is on top in guard.
Otaktay wants to sweep here but Kazarian controlling him for the moment.
Kazarian is working Otaktay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kazarian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazarian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kazarian with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otaktay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazarian stands and throws Otaktay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kazarian working the ground and pound.
Kazarian wants to control but Otaktay is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahiga Otaktay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazarian blocks a head kick by Otaktay.
Otaktay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kazarian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Otaktay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otaktay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazarian was well out of range. Poor timing from Otaktay.
Kazarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Otaktay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otaktay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otaktay thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazarian. Kazarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Otaktay gets caught flat footed, as Kazarian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kazarian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazarian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Otaktay wants to improve his position but Kazarian is controlling well.
Otaktay regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazarian is in close to Otaktay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otaktay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay looking for a sweep. Not yet Otaktay, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazarian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Otaktay looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kazarian has picked Otaktay up and slammed him! Otaktay can't keep hold of the triangle and Kazarian manages to pass to side control!
Otaktay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazarian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazarian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tony Kazarian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Otaktay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Otaktay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kazarian cracks Otaktay with a big right hand but Otaktay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Otaktay regains half guard.
Otaktay wants to get back to full guard but Kazarian has passed into side control.
Kazarian landing a few strikes.
Otaktay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Otaktay is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazarian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Otaktay!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian content just to control the position here.
Otaktay regains half guard.
Kazarian prevents Otaktay from improving his position.
Kazarian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otaktay sees it coming and defends easily.
Kazarian trying to control the action but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
Kazarian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Otaktay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazarian pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay tries to roll over but Kazarian keeps him under control.
Kazarian trying to control from half guard but Otaktay is working away.
Otaktay gets back to full guard.
Kazarian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Otaktay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazarian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazarian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Otaktay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Otaktay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Otaktay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Otaktay gets back to full guard.
Otaktay keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
Otaktay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazarian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Otaktay's head.
Kazarian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Otaktay's head.
Kazarian trying to control but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
Kazarian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Otaktay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazarian has managed to get both his arms back between Otaktay's legs - danger averted.
Kazarian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Otaktay's head.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Otaktay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazarian is working Otaktay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Otaktay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazarian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otaktay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazarian defends it easily.
Kazarian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazarian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Otaktay looking for a guillotine here but Kazarian defends easily.
Otaktay keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian throwing strikes from guard but Otaktay blocks nicely.
Otaktay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kazarian escapes and throws Otaktay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kazarian working the head and body with strikes.
Kazarian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazarian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazarian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Otaktay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazarian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Otaktay is working hard here to advance position.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Otaktay has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian scoring with punches from side control.
Kazarian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kazarian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Otaktay down.
Kazarian working the body and head with strikes.
Kazarian tries for a kimura but Otaktay is defending well.
Otaktay is not content to let Kazarian control the position.
Kazarian cracks Otaktay with a big right hand but Otaktay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kazarian works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Otaktay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazarian off and has taken his back!
Kazarian covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otaktay has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Otaktay missing with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Otaktay go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kazarian wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Kazarian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazarian 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ahiga Otaktay was interviewed post fight and said 'Paul Simon was pretty tough it turns out, I really wanted to get this win for my team, and my alliance! I thought I could take him, it turns out Im getting old haha. I don't know how much more top competition I can face... It may be time to change my career haha...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
164 lbs
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161 lbs
41 - 18 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves keeps Cid at a distance using the push kick.
Cid throws a body kick that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Virgil Cid has been cut.
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
Cid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cid misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cid circles away quickly and effectively.
Cid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cid misses the shot to the body.
Graves lands a nice hook to Cid's body. Cid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves tries to clinch but Cid moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cid misses the target.
Cid lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves throws a hook but Cid blocks it.
Cid lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graves's calf.
A lazy left from Cid finds it's target.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Cid connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Cid moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Cid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cid.
Graves misses with the combination.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Cid looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Graves scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a jab when Cid was well out of range.
Graves misses with a combination
and Cid counters with a nice uppercut.
Cid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cid misses the body punch
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Cid counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Graves shoots in but Cid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graves defending well as Cid loads up on a big left hand.
Cid scoring well with a low kick there.
Cid scores with a punch to the head.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Cid controls the action.
Cid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Cid.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cid's elbow.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Cid.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Cid avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Cid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Cid.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cid blocking some punches.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graves as Cid tries to tie him up.
Cid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cid pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Cid controls the action.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Cid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves tries to clinch there but Cid circles away.
Cid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cid throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Cid only half commits.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Cid lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
Cid 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.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Cid.
Cid moves away from the strike by Graves.
Cid staying out of range there.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looks like Cid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cid. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Cid tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cid throws a shot to the body.
Cid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gustav Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cid misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Cid moved out of range nicely.
Cid with a nice cross.
Graves is rocked!
Crack! Cid connects with the perfect overhand right and Graves falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Cid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virgil Cid!
Virgil Cid retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Virgil Cid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Company - Holy Water. Nascimento is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Symptom of The Universe (1975) . Jensen Saint could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cristiano Nascimento's chin.
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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
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint drops his hands momentarily and Nascimento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saint checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Nascimento scores with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Saint has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nascimento connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nascimento momentarily.
Saint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nascimento sends Saint crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nascimento is motioning to the referee to let Saint up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Saint is rocked!
Nascimento connects with a body shot that sends Saint's belly button to the back.
Oh Saint is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nascimento quickly recovers to half guard.
Saint seems to have got his legs back now.
Nascimento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saint wants to control but Nascimento is keeping him busy.
Saint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nascimento is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nascimento is trying to maintain the position but Saint is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nascimento controlling the position well.
Nascimento tries to roll over but Saint keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint wants to advance to full mount but Nascimento doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nascimento has control of Saint's left arm, preventing Saint from doing any damage.
Nascimento lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saint!
Saint has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saint tries to lock up and control but Nascimento gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saint is looking to improve his position but Nascimento isn't that keen on the idea.
Nascimento controlling the position easily from mount.
Saint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saint is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento wants to control the pace but Saint is squirming around nicely.
Saint is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento controlling from mount.
Saint is working to get back to half guard.
Saint tries to hold on but Nascimento postures up.
Saint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nascimento controlling from the full mount.
Saint is squirming around, avoiding Nascimento's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint gets back to half guard.
Nascimento not doing much here.
Cristiano Nascimento has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saint throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nascimento takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nascimento moves out of range as Saint throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nascimento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint throws a head kick but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Saint.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Saint tenderised Nascimento's leg. Nascimento is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nascimento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
Saint wants to land a leg kick but Nascimento is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Nascimento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nascimento checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nascimento. That snapped Saint's head back.
Saint throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nascimento throws a leg kick
and Saint counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nascimento!
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!
Saint working the head with strikes.
Saint working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saint working away.
Saint lands some shots froms side control.
Saint in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nascimento looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Saint turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Saint!
Jensen Saint took some time post fight to say the following; 'I have to thank the Holy Spirit for giving me a nice house, lots of cash and some good piece of ass. And for what? For smashing a bunch of heathens I would have beaten up anyway in my free time! Only a divine intervention can stop me and let's face it, I've got buddies over there so no worries!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo comes into the arena with Papa Roach - Burn blaring out of the sound system. Oliveira has chosen Arise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tore Rebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.
Rebo checks a low kick from Oliveira.
Rebo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rebo.
Rebo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rebo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oliveira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oliveira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rebo's calf.
Oliveira moves to clinch but Rebo breaks away
and Rebo counters with an inside leg kick.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebo misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebo cracks Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Rebo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliveira can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oliveira.
Rebo is breathing heavily.
Rebo ducks straight into an uppercut from Oliveira and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rebo manages to regain guard straight away.
Rebo is rocked!
It looks like Tore Rebo has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rebo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oh Rebo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rebo seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rebo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rebo is out cold! Oliveira holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen SURF RIDER!!! by The lively ones! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Socrates' House of Questions in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Mir.
Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mir won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir keeps trying to improve his position.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Mir trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Mir throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takahashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Mir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Mir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mir misses with a body shot.
Mir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Mir trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir chips away with some ground and pound.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Mir is proving a slippery customer.
Mir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takahashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Mir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takahashi is not content to let Mir control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
Mir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takahashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankestein Mir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good exchange - Takahashi coming out on top.
Frankestein Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mir.
Some wild striking there from Mir.
Nice body punch from Mir.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Mir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
Mir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Mir are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Frankestein Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Takahashi regains half guard.
Mir wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takahashi defends it well.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takahashi is trying to keep Mir in close.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Takahashi is trying to keep Mir in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Mir.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Mir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takahashi tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mir looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Mir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Mir counters with a one-two to the body.
Takahashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
Mir bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Mir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Mir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi prevents Mir from improving position.
Takahashi sneaks back into half guard.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Mir throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Takahashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Mir is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mir is nestled in close to Takahashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
Mir seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Takahashi has recovered full guard.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Mir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mir landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir advances to half guard.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Mir with the ground and pound but Takahashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Takahashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahashi manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Takahashi's guard.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Takahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir postures up.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankestein Mir really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takahashi motions for Mir to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mir throws a front kick that sends Takahashi stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily.
Takahashi takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Mir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mir throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Mir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mir down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mir lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Mir is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi thumps Mir with a low kick.
Takahashi wants to slow Mir down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi swinging wildly here.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir gets the takedown into side control.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Mir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mir scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mir tries to score with some ground and pound. Takahashi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takahashi prevents Mir from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Mir.
Mir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takahashi, who protects the arm well.
Takahashi sneaks back into half guard.
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mir.
Mir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mir works his way into side control.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankestein Mir dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Takahashi.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankestein Mir.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Mir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takahashi as he avoids it easily.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Mir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Mir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Mir.
Mir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mir is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mir throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Mir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takahashi!
Frankestein Mir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi holds on, trying desperately to control.
Mir controlling from mount.
Mir prevents Takahashi from getting the reversal.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takahashi tries to lock up and control but Mir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mir throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mir tries to control but Takahashi wriggling away.
Mir won't let Takahashi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mir landing strikes from the mount and Takahashi is in trouble!
Mir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mir looking to control but Takahashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takahashi is looking to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankestein Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mir 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankestein Mir!
Frankestein Mir is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankestein Mir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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