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TRFC42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
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180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mad Dog!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog cracks a nice hook into Hungus's ribs.
Dog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Hungus.
It looks like Mad Dog has been cut.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hungus pinned against the cage. Hungus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hungus is trying to defend but Dog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hungus is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
Hungus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dog trying to control but Hungus is working from the bottom.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Hungus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus striking off his back but it's not causing Dog any problems.
Dog slips nicely into half guard.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hungus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dog blocks the strikes from Hungus.
Dog is trying to control the action in half guard but Hungus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dog stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hungus. No joy for Dog on that attempt.
Hungus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hungus stuffs the takedown.
Dog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karl Hungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Dog.
Dog shoots for a takedown but Hungus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hungus shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dog to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hungus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dog defends well.
Hungus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hungus wants to get back to his feet but Dog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dog is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dog drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hungus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hungus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hungus!
Hungus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungus is working Dog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hungus trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hungus defends well and Dog ends up having to push Hungus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Hungus won't allow it.
Dog being controlled against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Hungus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hungus.
Hungus digs a right hand underneath Dog's ribcage. Dog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hungus is working Dog over against the cage.
Hungus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dog has his foot on Hungus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hungus works his way back into a safe position though.
Hungus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hungus connects with a couple of short punches.
Dog wants to sweep here but Hungus controlling him for the moment.
Dog working a defensive guard but Hungus passes into half guard.
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 Karl Hungus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Hungus shoots in.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hungus swivels and escapes.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hungus as he jumps to the side.
Hungus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dog on his heels. He'll look to pass Dog's guard now, I'm sure.
Hungus preventing the sweep.
Karl Hungus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hungus cracks Dog with a solid left hand.
Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hungus defends it easily.
Hungus scoring with some ground and pound.
Hungus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hungus has picked Dog up and slammed him! Dog can't keep hold of the triangle and Hungus manages to pass to side control!
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!
Dog takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Hungus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hungus is putting a hurting on Dog here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hungus lands an elbow.
Hungus lands a nice forearm strike.
Dog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hungus off and has taken his back!
Dog looking to break Hungus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hungus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dog will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hungus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dog gets his way!
Dog is trying to stick to Hungus's back but Hungus is turning into Dog. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dog's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hungus.
Hungus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hungus has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Hungus throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hungus scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hungus lands a couple of elbows.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Hungus slips an elbow through the middle.
Dog trying to control the position.
Hungus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hungus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hungus works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
Hungus works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog looking for a guillotine here but Hungus defends easily.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hungus is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Hungus from controlling successfully.
Dog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hungus landing with the ground and pound.
Hungus advances position into side control!
Hungus working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hungus is putting a hurting on Dog here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dog is looking to regain half guard here but Hungus keeps moving and retains side control.
Hungus has control of an arm but Dog manages to advance to Hungus's back!
Hungus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus fending off the submission attempt from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog is hanging on to Hungus's back as he tries to escape.
Will Dog go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dog working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hungus is in bad spot here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog looking for the RNC.
Hungus is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hungus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hungus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Hungus.
Hungus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hungus wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hungus.
Hungus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dog on his heels. He'll look to pass Dog's guard now, I'm sure.
Hungus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hungus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dog pushes a forearm under Hungus's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hungus is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mad Dog!
A very excited looking Mad Dog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavarius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It Dont Come Easy. Laane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Akon - Never Gonna Get It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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33
201 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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26
191 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikki Tavarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrus Laane!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laane's corner calls for a 1-2. Laane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavarius gets a double leg takedown into Laane's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tavarius wants to control from the top but Laane keeps moving.
Laane wants to stand but Tavarius is controlling the position.
Tavarius is standing up over Laane. Laane looks to escape but Tavarius dives into side control.
Laane tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Laane is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tavarius is controlling the position but Laane somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tavarius wants to take a breather but Laane is having none of it.
Laane is trying to stand.
Tavarius not doing much here.
Laane is trying to stand up here but Tavarius is controlling him well.
Tavarius is looking to advance position but Laane won't allow it.
Laane looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rikki Tavarius.
Laane lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavarius dodges the punch combination from Laane.
Tavarius takes a swing at Laane's ribcage but misses.
Tavarius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laane.
Andrus Laane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavarius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Laane. Those never looked like landing.
Laane doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavarius circles away.
Tavarius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laane swivels and escapes.
Tavarius throws a body punch but Laane moves out of range.
Tavarius throws a looping overhand right but Laane ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavarius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laane defends it nicely.
Laane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laane walks into a stiff left hand from Tavarius.
Tavarius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Tavarius misses.
The fighters circling - Laane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laane tries to clinch but Tavarius is having none of it.
Laane wants to clinch but Tavarius slips to the side
so Tavarius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laane wants to stand but Tavarius is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tavarius dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laane pushes Tavarius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tavarius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tavarius just content to control the position.
Tavarius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laane keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laane tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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 Rikki Tavarius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tavarius scores with a leg kick.
Laane misses with a wild combination.
Laane throws a series of punches but Tavarius avoids them all with ease.
Laane throws a leg kick
so Tavarius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laane is looking to stand back up but Tavarius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Laane.
Laane is trying to stand back up but Tavarius is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius wants to take a breather but Laane is having none of it.
Laane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laane wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Rikki Tavarius wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Laane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tavarius will feel that in the morning.
Laane looks to clinch
and Tavarius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tavarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavarius is really struggling to control Laane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laane wants to stand and escape but Tavarius is having none of it.
Laane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Laane keeping moving, preventing Tavarius from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rikki Tavarius just wasn't active enough.
Laane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavarius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laane scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laane misses with a combination
and Tavarius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laane's guard.
Tavarius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rikki Tavarius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laane wants to stand and escape but Tavarius is having none of it.
Tavarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavarius content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rikki Tavarius wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tavarius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laane misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laane throws the left hand but Tavarius avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavarius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavarius avoids the head kick by Laane.
Tavarius jabs Laane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laane lands an overhand right.
Tavarius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laane throws a push kick but Tavarius slaps the foot to one side.
Laane misses with a straight left.
Laane slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laane pushes Tavarius up against the cage in a clinch.
Laane is trying to break the clinch but Tavarius is controlling him.
Tavarius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavarius lands a hook that snaps the head of Laane backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Tavarius dominated that second round.
That's time! Tavarius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Laane misses with a series of wild punches.
Laane is looking to clinch but Tavarius is avoiding it.
Tavarius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laane throws a combination that misses
and Tavarius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tavarius.
Laane wants to stand but Tavarius is controlling the position.
Laane is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tavarius presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Laane looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Tavarius.
Laane is trying to stall.
Laane is looking to break free of the clinch but Tavarius has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Tavarius finds it's way through Laane's defenses.
Laane is rocked!
Laane misses with the combination.
Laane is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavarius finish him?
Laane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavarius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laane won't be happy with that.
Laane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavarius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavarius lands some shots froms side control.
Tavarius controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavarius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laane's legs.
Tavarius controls the position.
Laane is pushing Tavarius's head away, looking to escape. Tavarius manages to hold on to the position though.
Laane bucks up and tries to throw Tavarius off but instead Tavarius has got his back!
A helpless look comes across Laane 's face. He knows he's trapped as Tavarius lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikki Tavarius!
Rikki Tavarius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amorsolo Benito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benito comes to the cage accompanied by Bingo Players - Get Up. Wilkins has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amorsolo Benito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Benito misses.
A big right from Benito misses.
Wilkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benito.
Benito lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Benito scores with a four punch combination!
Wilkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Benito sprawls well. He's pushed Wilkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Benito throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Benito just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Benito.
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Benito looks to land a right hand but Wilkins moved out of range.
We've been told by Benito's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Benito off the cage and back into range.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Benito shows good takedown defense.
Amorsolo Benito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins walks into a left hand.
Wilkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkins somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
Benito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilkins eats them both and turns towards Benito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Amorsolo Benito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benito.
Benito misses with a body shot.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkins shoots in and bounces Benito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkins advances position into side control!
Wilkins working the ground and pound but Benito is defending the strikes.
Wilkins throws an elbow but Benito slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilkins tries for a kimura but Benito is defending well.
Wilkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilkins taking a break here but Benito is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wilkins trying to control from half guard but Benito is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benito's head.
Benito is trying to stand up here but Wilkins is controlling him well.
Benito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Benito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins wants to take a breather but Benito is having none of it.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benito wants to improve his position but Wilkins is controlling well.
Wilkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benito is just riding it out for now. Wilkins eventually gives up the hold.
Benito pushes Wilkins off and gets back to his feet.
Benito throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benito throws a right hand that Wilkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkins also avoids with ease.
Benito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Benito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benito defending well as Wilkins loads up on a big left hand.
Benito misses with a right hand
and Wilkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benito's guard now.
Wilkins distracts Benito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Benito keeps moving.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Benito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benito wants to get back to his feet but Wilkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Benito is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Benito keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilkins stands up from Benito's guard - Wilkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benito misses with a double jab.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Benito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Benito does no damage.
Benito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benito throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
Wilkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilkins slips a straight right by Benito.
A jab from Benito misses.
Benito swinging wildly here.
Benito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Benito fails to land with a series of punches.
Benito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Some wild striking there from Wilkins.
Benito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benito pinned against the cage. Benito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amorsolo Benito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Benito connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benito scores with a jab.
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from Benito.
Wilkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Benito.
Wilkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Benito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Benito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Wilkins looks for a takedown but Benito sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Benito misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from Benito.
Benito misses with a combination
and Benito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Benito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilkins.
Benito misses with a looping right.
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from Benito.
Benito misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Wilkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benito.
Benito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkins darts in looking for a takedown but Benito gets double underhooks and turns Wilkins into the cage.
Benito just leaning against Wilkins, taking a breather.
Benito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Wilkins - just one landing.
Benito misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins gets a double leg takedown into Benito's guard.
Wilkins postures up in Benito's guard and throws a big left but Benito blocks it.
Benito keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benito is keeping the position for now.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Benito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jay Wilkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkins misses with a head shot. Benito uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wilkins is looking to stand up but Benito won't let him.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Benito keeps moving.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Benito keeps moving.
Benito has his feet on Wilkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wilkins shoots in but Benito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benito.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Amorsolo Benito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Benito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combo that has Benito backing up. Benito nods at Wilkins to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benito tries to bum rush Wilkins with a series of wild strikes but Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amorsolo Benito is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkins blocks a jab.
Benito thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins scores with a takedown into Benito's guard.
Wilkins is looking to stand up but Benito won't let him.
Wilkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benito's head.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Benito blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Benito is retaining full guard.
Benito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benito's head.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Benito blocks nicely.
Wilkins postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benito can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jay Wilkins!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jay Wilkins!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jay Wilkins!
Jay Wilkins wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Wilkins waved his t-shirt featuring Project Mayhem's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furijima Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello's entrance music is Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand. A fine choice. Wesley has chosen Eminem - Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Christian Wesley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Furijima Donatello's chin.
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29
267 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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32
210 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Furijima Donatello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatello on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donatello takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Furijima Donatello has been cut.
Donatello fails with the takedown.
Wesley throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesley throws a head kick that misses.
Donatello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesley was well out of range. Poor timing from Donatello.
Furijima Donatello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wesley there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Christian Wesley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donatello misses with a hook. Wesley ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Wesley tenderised Donatello's leg. Donatello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donatello takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wesley delivers a nice body kick.
Donatello tries for a takedown but Wesley circles away easily
and Wesley counters with a head kick that drops Donatello - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Donatello won't allow Wesley to pass to mount.
Donatello is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesley pulls his head out easily.
Donatello tries to roll over but Wesley keeps him under control.
Donatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donatello actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Wesley seems content to control.
Donatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesley pulls his head out easily.
Donatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donatello is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wesley prevents Donatello from improving his position.
Donatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesley pulls his head out easily.
Donatello is refusing to be controlled, as Wesley sits in half guard.
Donatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesley pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Wesley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello is not content to let Wesley control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donatello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donatello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wesley controls the pace.
Wesley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donatello. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donatello is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wesley frees his head nicely. Oh but Donatello has switched to an armbar! Wesley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Furijima Donatello!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Furijima Donatello made sure he mentioned OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yorito Nayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peoples is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie. This should be a great matchup!
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yorito Nayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayama doesn't manage to clinch there - Peoples circles away.
Nayama shoots and misses
and Peoples counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nayama thinking.
Peoples throws a nice looking combination but Nayama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peoples misses with a head kick.
Nayama fails with a takedown attempt.
Peoples defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yorito Nayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nayama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peoples - the referee stops the clock and Nayama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peoples. Nayama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peoples circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peoples counters with a low kick, right behind Nayama 's knee.
Peoples doesn't manage to clinch there - Nayama circles away.
Nayama misses with a takedown attempt - Peoples sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nayama shoots for a double leg takedown but Peoples sprawls well. He's pushed Nayama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peoples escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nayama fails to land the takedown.
Peoples throws a head kick that misses.
Cecil Peoples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nayama fails with a takedown attempt.
Peoples throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nayama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nayama moves into range and clinches up with Peoples.
Peoples is looking to break free of the clinch but Nayama has double underhooks.
Peoples misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayama jumps guard but Peoples turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peoples wants to get back to striking at distance but Nayama won't allow it.
Nayama wants a takedown.
Peoples tries to circle away but Nayama has him pinned against the cage.
Peoples is trying to force a seperation but Nayama has the dominant position.
Nayama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peoples after a bit of a struggle.
Nayama letting Peoples take a breather here.
Peoples is looking to break free of the clinch but Nayama has double underhooks.
Nayama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peoples tries to stall but Nayama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayama wants a takedown.
Peoples is trying to break free.
Peoples is pushing Nayama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peoples can't break the clinch.
Nayama prevents Peoples from breaking the clinch.
Peoples stalling against the cage.
Peoples is trying to force a seperation but Nayama has the dominant position.
Peoples wants to break free but Nayama has control.
Peoples looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peoples breaks from the clinch.
Peoples displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nayama.
Nayama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peoples sprawls well initially but Nayama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nayama throwing shots but Peoples is blocking nicely.
Nayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nayama wants to free his trapped foot but Peoples is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayama trying to control the action but Peoples is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nayama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nayama stops Peoples from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Peoples dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peoples lands a jab to the nose.
Peoples throws a lazy body kick
and Nayama counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peoples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cecil Peoples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Peoples.
Nayama closes the distance and clinches up with Peoples, looking for a takedown. Nayama pushes Peoples against the cage but Peoples circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nayama shoots in and drives through. Peoples sprawls well.
Nayama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peoples counters with a left and a right that stings Nayama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yorito Nayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayama blocks a head kick by Peoples.
A combination from Peoples does no damage.
Peoples throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nayama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Nayama is just content to waste time from the top position. Peoples takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayama trying to control but Peoples is working from the bottom.
Nayama stops Peoples from standing up.
Peoples keeping moving, preventing Nayama from controlling successfully.
Nayama has gone for a leg lock! Peoples slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nayama's guard.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Peoples from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peoples has picked Nayama up and slammed him! Nayama can't keep hold of the triangle and Peoples manages to pass to side control!
Peoples wants to stand but Nayama is controlling his arm.
Nayama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayama struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayama is not content to let Peoples control the position.
Nayama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peoples off and has taken his back!
Nayama tightening his grip on Peoples, looking for the choke.
Peoples really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nayama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayama looking for the choke from the back.
Peoples controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Nayama has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Peoples has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Peoples is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peoples is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorito Nayama dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nayama misses with a takedown
and Peoples counters with a low kick, right behind Nayama 's knee.
Peoples throws a right and a left that Nayama avoids nicely.
Peoples is looking to clinch.
Peoples lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peoples swinging wildly here.
Nayama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peoples connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peoples keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yorito Nayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Peoples as Nayama shoots in.
Cecil Peoples seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Peoples as Nayama shoots in.
Peoples lands a right hook to the body.
Peoples scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Peoples.
Peoples feints with a jab and clips Nayama right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nayama is sent crashing into the canvas and Peoples leaps in for the kill! Nayama tries to get to his feet but Peoples is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nayama is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cecil Peoples!
Cecil Peoples took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Project Mayhem for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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34
255 lbs
17 - 21 - 0 |
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26
280 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu throws a looping overhand right but Fiddler ducks down to avoid it.
Yu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yu slips a jab from Fiddler.
Yu scores with a decent looking hook.
Jack Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yu thows a body shot but no joy.
Yu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yu throws a big shot that misses.
Yu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fiddler has time to react.
Yu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fiddler moves into the clinch.
Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Jack Yu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiddler stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiddler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fiddler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fiddler is defending well for now.
Yu misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Fiddler.
Yu avoids a wild elbow strike from Fiddler.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
Fiddler blocks a body shot from Yu.
Yu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Fiddler.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiddler.
Fiddler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fiddler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fiddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu working aggressively here.
Yu just leaning against Fiddler, taking a breather.
Fiddler takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu is looking to control Fiddler's arms but Fiddler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yu has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yu.
Fiddler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yu up against the cage.
Fiddler tries to stall but Yu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fiddler tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Fiddler has Yu pressed against the cage.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu is working Fiddler over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiddler.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Fiddler.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Fiddler.
Yu tries to stall but Fiddler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yu working aggressively here.
Fiddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Fiddler.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiddler is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiddler can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Yu working aggressively here.
Fiddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiddler blocking some punches.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fiddler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yu misses with a punch to the body.
Yu is trying to break the clinch but Fiddler has him pressed against the cage.
Yu misses with some punches.
Yu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Yu dominated that 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!
Fiddler throws a hook to the side of Yu's head but Yu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiddler slips under a jab.
Yu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiddler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Fiddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiddler cracks the inside of Yu's front leg.
Yu misses with a shot to the body
and Fiddler counters with a good low kick that Yu was not able to check.
Yu misses with a two punch combination.
Fiddler misses with a takedown attempt - Yu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yu misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yu misses with a series of wild punches.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler moves out of range as Yu strikes.
Fiddler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiddler manages to avoid it.
Yu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yu loads up on a big right hand but Fiddler slips the punch.
Yu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fiddler circles away quickly and effectively.
Yu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiddler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fiddler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fiddler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fiddler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiddler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu.
Jack Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiddler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yu connects with a jab.
Fiddler misses the jab.
Yu avoids the head kick by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Yu moves out of range.
Yu motions for Fiddler to come forward. Yu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu is just out of range.
Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiddler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiddler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Yu lands with a nice combination. Fiddler backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu takes a swing at Fiddler's ribcage but misses.
Fiddler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fiddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu throws out the jab.
Yu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yu moves out of range as Fiddler throws a body kick.
Yu throws a hook but Fiddler avoids it easily.
Yu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yu duly obliges.
Yu throws a shot from downtown. Fiddler moves away and avoids it.
Yu walks into a straight right hand from Fiddler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yu. Fiddler does a little dance to reset his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Fiddler.
Fiddler avoiding damage.
Fiddler receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fiddler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fiddler pushes Yu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiddler.
Yu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiddler's elbow.
Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiddler leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiddler tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Yu will probably get the nod.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yu tests Fiddler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiddler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fiddler scrambles back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fiddler, right into the meat.
Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu.
Yu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiddler counters with a leg kick.
Fiddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yu rushes Fiddler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiddler backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Yu.
Fiddler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiddler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fiddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fiddler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Fiddler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Fiddler prevents a body shot from Yu.
Fiddler tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Fiddler controls the action.
Fiddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu is looking to break free of the clinch but Fiddler has double underhooks.
Fiddler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu is working Fiddler over against the cage.
Fiddler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yu gets through Fiddler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu misses with the head strike.
Yu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fiddler is keeping busy.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Freddie Fiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler taking a breather.
Yu missing with knees to the body.
Fiddler controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Fiddler - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!
Yu wants to stall.
Fiddler is looking to control Yu's arms but Yu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fiddler has his back to the cage.
Fiddler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Fiddler controls the action.
Fiddler working aggressively here.
Yu missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Yu.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiddler's elbow.
Yu tries to circle away but Fiddler has him pinned against the cage.
Fiddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiddler.
Yu working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler looking to stall.
Fiddler seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Yu managing to block the knees to the body from Fiddler.
A bit of stalling here from Fiddler.
Yu stalling in the clinch but Fiddler improves position.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Fiddler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Yu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yu manages to break the clinch.
Yu misses with a left hand
and Fiddler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jack Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yu gets through Fiddler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiddler.
Fiddler lands a right hand.
Fiddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu is trying to break the clinch but Fiddler is controlling him.
Yu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Fiddler as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jack Yu!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jack Yu!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jack Yu!
Jack Yu wins by unanimous decision!
Jack Yu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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