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Destiny 26: Pae vs. Don PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanaka is in Danielson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Danielson is keeping the position.
Tanaka working some strikes from top position.
Danielson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danielson wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka is pulling down on Danielson's head. It's preventing any offense from Danielson, at least for the moment.
Danielson stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Danielson lands a couple of digs.
Danielson throws a big right hand that misses.
Danielson gets to his feet - Tanaka follows without any prompting.
Tanaka works over Danielson's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Danielson.
Danielson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
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!
Tanaka letting Danielson take a breather here.
Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka looks winded!
Danielson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
It looks like Yoshida Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Danielson walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danielson with a jab.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danielson has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danielson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Danielson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danielson after a bit of a struggle.
Ray Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Tanaka.
Danielson lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
Danielson is struggling to control the position.
Tanaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Danielson.
Danielson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danielson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Danielson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson prevents the takedown attempt.
Danielson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Danielson.
A bit of stalling here from Danielson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
Danielson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danielson lands with a short shot to the head.
Danielson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanaka's face.
Danielson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanaka's face.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Danielson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Danielson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Danielson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshida Tanaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danielson lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danielson.
Tanaka misses with a combination
and Danielson counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Danielson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danielson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danielson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Danielson finds it's way through Tanaka's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson lands a slapping body shot.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Danielson clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Danielson scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson lands a left hand.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danielson scores a nice knee to the body.
Danielson scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Danielson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danielson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Danielson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Danielson lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danielson.
Danielson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danielson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka is rocked!
Danielson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Danielson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielson finish him?
Danielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Danielson lands a damaging elbow.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Danielson with a knee to the head.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Danielson.
Danielson scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
Danielson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanaka's face.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Danielson won't allow it.
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Danielson.
Danielson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Tanaka.
Danielson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson lands with a short shot to the head.
Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danielson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danielson with a knee to the head.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ray Danielson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danielson lands a damaging elbow.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tanaka up against the cage.
Danielson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
Danielson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands a nice elbow.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson with a knee to the head.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Danielson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshida Tanaka's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Danielson.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but Danielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ray Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Danielson does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Danielson.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danielson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka jumps guard but Danielson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Danielson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson connects with a knee to the head.
Danielson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danielson lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Danielson lands a nice elbow.
Danielson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Danielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danielson scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danielson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Danielson lands a nice elbow.
Danielson lands a left hand.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Danielson.
Danielson lands with a right to the head.
Danielson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tanaka - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Danielson, and another! Tanaka is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ray Danielson!
An out of breath Ray Danielson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Coronel Avas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dav Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolling has chosen Breathe by The Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Coronel Avas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coronel Avas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dav Rolling!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolling lands a nice looking body shot.
Avas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rolling looks to land a combination. Avas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Coronel Avas has been cut.
Rolling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rolling lands a right hook to the body.
BOOM! Rolling lands a beautiful left hook that drops Avas. Avas tries to recover but Rolling is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Avas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dav Rolling!
Dav Rolling thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Van Buren has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Van Buren seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Van Buren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Ju!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
Ju controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Van Buren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ju tries for a takedown but Van Buren manages to get underhooks.
Ju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Buren to keep the fight standing.
Ju putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Buren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ju breaks from the clinch.
Ju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to bum rush Ju with a series of wild strikes but Ju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ju staying out of range there.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ju under the eye.
Martin Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ju dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Buren!
Van Buren throws a right and a left that Ju avoids nicely.
Van Buren misses with a double jab.
Ju is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Buren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Ju.
Ju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ju scores with a nice body kick.
Ju misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Van Buren.
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!
Ju throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ju looks winded!
Ju throws a one two combo.
Ju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ju's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren misses with the combination.
Van Buren throws a series of punches but Ju moves out of range.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Ju throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Ju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ju tried to score with a low kick but Van Buren checks it.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Buren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ju back to the cage. Van Buren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ju is rocked!
Ju cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Ju is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Buren finish him?
Ju shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Buren sprawls well. Van Buren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ju gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Buren tries to bum rush Ju with a series of wild strikes but Ju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ju's head backwards.
Van Buren closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ju! Van Buren dives in looking to finish! Ju 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 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Van Buren!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonnie Mazloum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Chip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tonnie Mazloum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Chip!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazloum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chip darts in looking for a takedown but Mazloum gets double underhooks and turns Chip into the cage.
Mazloum just leaning against Chip, taking a breather.
Mazloum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chip backwards.
Chip has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mazloum after a bit of a struggle.
Mazloum lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazloum digs a right hand into Chip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chip's gas tank.
Mazloum lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Mazloum.
Chip is rocked!
Mazloum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chip backwards.
Chip is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazloum finish him?
Mazloum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mazloum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazloum is stalling here.
Chip is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazloum is defending well for now.
Mazloum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazloum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chip.
Chip looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazloum has Chip pressed against the cage.
Mazloum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazloum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chip seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Mazloum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazloum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chip.
Mazloum is leaning against Chip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazloum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazloum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazloum lands a body shot.
Mazloum scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mazloum.
Mazloum pushes Chip against the cage. Mazloum is working some dirty boxing. Mazloum pushes off with a quick right hook! Chip goes down! Chip tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mazloum moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonnie Mazloum!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Shall Burn - Combat. Fernando is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miss Jackson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimbo Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernando is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Manny Fernando has been cut.
Jenkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins sizes up Fernando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jenkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fernando sprawling to the canvas! Fernando rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jenkins finish him?!
Fernando is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fernando is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fernando on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Jenkins weaves into range and cracks Fernando right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fernando goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jenkins is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Jenkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimbo Jenkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Manny Fernando had this to say: 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andi Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief's entrance music is We Own It. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andi Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Zangief 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zangief on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee thuds his right hand into Zangief's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zangief keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zangief.
Andi Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Zangief off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Zangief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zangief dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Zangief's head and hops out.
Lee with a jab.
Zangief takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zangief.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Zangief off the cage and back into range.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Zangief is out of range.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Zangief down.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zangief.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zangief counters with a head kick.
Donk. Lee catches Zangief right on the button with a cross.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zangief is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Zangief blocks the low kick.
Zangief takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Zangief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zangief on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zangief had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee lands a nice hook to Zangief's body. Zangief takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zangief wants to clinch.
Zangief seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Zangief down.
Zangief fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zangief throws a nice head kick!
Zangief is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zangief takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zangief needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Lee.
Zangief tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zangief's sensitive parts.
Lee throws a push kick but Zangief slaps the foot to one side.
Lee lands a jab to Zangief's midsection.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Zangief manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andi Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zangief takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Zangief off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zangief. That did some damage!
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zangief.
Zangief walks into a jab.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Zangief counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zangief is able to avoid easily.
Zangief on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief clinches with his opponent.
Zangief with a knee to the head.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andi Lee dominated that 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.
Zangief darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Zangief into the cage.
Zangief has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Zangief is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Zangief keeps him there for the moment.
Zangief looking for a takedown.
Zangief goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zangief stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Zangief's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zangief scrambles back to his feet.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zangief's leg. Zangief is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zangief doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee lands a head kick. Zangief smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee scores with the left hand. Zangief knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Zangief takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Travis Zangief is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee wants to slow Zangief down by chopping away at his legs.
Zangief tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Zangief down.
Lee jabs Zangief right on the nose. Zangief blinks but takes it well.
Lee jabs Zangief to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zangief tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief blocks a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee lands a jab to Zangief's midsection.
Zangief checks the leg kick.
Zangief feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Zangief changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zangief tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Zangief is working hard here to advance position.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zangief stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andi Lee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zangief darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Zangief managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zangief looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zangief moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Zangief takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zangief throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zangief off to one side.
Zangief tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Zangief avoids it.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zangief keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zangief's leg. Zangief is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zangief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andi Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zangief's leg. Zangief is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zangiefs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Zangief's front leg but catches the back leg as Zangief tries to avoid it.
Zangief's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zangief scrambles back to his feet.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zangief takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee cracks Zangief with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zangief.
Zangief gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to slow Zangief down with leg kicks.
Zangief wants to clinch.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Zangief shoots in.
Zangief drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Zangief is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Zangief has the dominant position.
Lee is trying to break free.
Zangief misses with a knee to the head.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Zangief landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zangief's brow.
Lee lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a big right hand that drops Zangief! The killer instinct kicks in and Lee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andi Lee!
Travis Zangief spoke after the fight, saying 'Im still in shock,I did my best and I'll come back even stronger'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nebojsa Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Olynyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olynyk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jag - Versace. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nebojsa Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelly Olynyk!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olynyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Nebojsa Lopez has been cut.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez shoots in but Olynyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Olynyk.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez throws a hook but Olynyk avoids it easily.
Olynyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olynyk sprawls well. Olynyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nebojsa Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Olynyk counters with a body kick.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olynyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olynyk fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lopez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lopez looks to clinch but Olynyk throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lopez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kelly Olynyk!
Kelly Olynyk 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Game Over (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben UK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Game Over!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben UK!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
UK lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Over circles away quickly and effectively.
Over jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Over avoids the head kick by UK.
Game Over seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
UK gets tackled into the cage by Over. Over maintains the clinch.
Over controlling the action here for a moment.
UK looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Over lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
UK tries to circle away but Over has him pinned against the cage.
Over ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Over no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Over pulls UK in to control the position.
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!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Game Over.
Over throws a right and a left that UK avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Over keeps the fight on the outside.
UK tries to close the distance and clinch but Over swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Over.
Over definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Over with that takedown attempt.
Over has UK up against the cage in a clinch.
Over manages to break the clinch.
UK throws a half hearted mid kick.
Over tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but UK swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Over. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Over throws a head kick that misses.
Over shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. UK manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
UK being controlled here, momentarily.
Over stands and steps away. UK gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UK fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Over pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over shoots in for a takedown but UK shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Over is defended easily by UK.
Over just misses with a punch to the body.
Over closes the distance and clinches.
Over jumps guard and drags UK to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Over has control of UK's left arm, preventing UK from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Over instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
UK wants to break the clinch but can't.
UK looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Over'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.
UK looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Over prevents UK from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Over keeps control of UK as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Over pressing his opponent against the cage.
UK has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Game Over dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Over instigates a clinch.
Over holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Over escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Over manages to get an easy takedown there - catching UK on his heels. He'll look to pass UK's guard now, I'm sure.
Over stands up and waves to UK to follow him.
Over throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and UK connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Over moves into the clinch successfully.
UK breaks from the clinch.
Over looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Over shoots in for a takedown but UK shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Over clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
UK is trying to break the clinch but Over has him pressed against the cage.
Over scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Over pulls UK into guard.
UK must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
UK wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Over's closed guard. He's half up but Over has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Over pivots and extends the arm, UK falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Over! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Game Over!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nari Vari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nari Vari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nari Vari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Vari.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vari. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Vari misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Vari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Vari's front leg but catches the back leg as Vari tries to avoid it.
Vari thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Vari looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Vari throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vari is defending well for now.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vari misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Vari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vari tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Vari struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Vari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vari lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Nari Vari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vari misses.
Jones staying out of range there.
Vari with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vari looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Vari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vari doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
A punch combination from Vari misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vari drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vari is looking for the KO!
Jones is rocked!
Vari is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vari lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vari dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nari Vari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Don has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Pae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Don!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pae slips a straight right by Don.
Don throws a jab but it's blocked by Pae.
Nice uppercut lands for Pae. That snapped Don's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pae.
A head kick from Pae lands but Don takes it in his stride.
Pae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at TOUGH DOJO-family dojo for best result in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pae lands a left and a right that send Don crashing to the mat, dazed. Pae thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Don is rocked!
Don misses with a left hand
and Pae counters with a body kick.
Don is still on wobbly legs! Can Pae finish him?
Don looks winded!
Look low, kick high! Pae uses the oldest trick in the book to send Don tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pae is absolutely delighted - when Don wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Pae!
Joe Pae retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Joe Pae thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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