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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Schmierer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shintaro Nomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmierer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Down in Dunedin by Pissd Chris/Tokie Konez/Kamasuda/Devil Keyz. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Schmierer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shintaro Nomo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmierer.
Nomo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nomo blocks a head kick by Schmierer.
Schmierer looks to land a body kick but Nomo moved away.
Schmierer throws a head kick but Nomo moves out of range.
Nomo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmierer.
Nomo shoots in and bounces Schmierer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schmierer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmierer keeping full guard, as Nomo tries to pass.
Nomo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schmierer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schmierer has escaped and now he's on top!
Nomo working for a triangle but Schmierer defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schmierer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schmierer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nomo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schmierer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nomo pulls down on the head and he's put Schmierer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hinrik Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamura Mamrou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamrou has chosen The Whistler as his entrance music. Takamura Mamrou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hinrik Haraldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamura Mamrou!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mamrou.
Haraldsson wants to control but Mamrou postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haraldsson tries to buck Mamrou off but Mamrou is having none of it.
Haraldsson wants to control but Mamrou postures up.
Haraldsson is looking for a sweep.
Mamrou stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Haraldsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takamura Mamrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamrou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haraldssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamrou moves away.
Haraldsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haraldsson goes for a double leg but Mamrou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamrou continues to drive forward.
Mamrou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haraldsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haraldsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamrou throws a body punch but Haraldsson moves out of range.
A big left from Haraldsson misses.
Haraldsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haraldsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamrou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamrou slows the pace down in half guard.
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!
Mamrou postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Haraldsson to stand up.
Mamrou misses with a body shot.
Mamrou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haraldsson's guard.
Mamrou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson is trying to keep Mamrou in close.
Haraldsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamrou wants to pass the guard but Haraldsson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haraldsson is trying to keep Mamrou in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Takamura Mamrou.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mamrou.
Haraldsson is not content to let Mamrou control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haraldsson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamrou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mamrou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haraldssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haraldsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haraldsson throws a body punch but Mamrou moves out of range.
Mamrou throws a lazy right hand but Haraldsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamrou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mamrou decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Haraldsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamrou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haraldsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haraldsson slips under a jab from Mamrou.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haraldsson!
Mamrou dives in and scores a takedown into Haraldsson's guard.
Haraldsson trying to keep a closed guard but Mamrou is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamrou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haraldsson is keeping the position for now.
Haraldsson wants to sweep here but Mamrou controlling him for the moment.
Mamrou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haraldsson, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson misses with a kick to the body.
Mamrou connects with the punch.
Haraldsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haraldsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haraldsson misses with a body kick.
Haraldsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haraldsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamrou.
Haraldsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamrou.
Mamrou moves out of range of the body kick from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Mamrou moved away.
Takamura Mamrou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haraldsson throws a series of punches but Mamrou avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamrou tests Haraldsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamrou scores with a punch to the head.
Mamrou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Mamrou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haraldsson momentarily.
We've been informed that Mamrou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Haraldsson jabs Mamrou right on the nose. Mamrou blinks but takes it well.
Mamrou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mamrou stands up from Haraldsson's guard - Mamrou perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haraldsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mamrou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haraldsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamrou controls the pace.
Mamrou preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamrou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mamrou jabs Haraldsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamrou throws the left hand but Haraldsson avoids the punch easily.
Mamrou moves out of range of the body kick from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haraldsson connects with a leg kick. Mamrou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamrou.
Mamrou feints and as Haraldsson raises his hands in defense, Mamrou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mamrou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haraldsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamrou has managed to get both his arms back between Haraldsson's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haraldsson 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.
Takamura Mamrou has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamrou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Takamura Mamrou.
Haraldsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mamrou if he has to take too many more of those.
Mamrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamrou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamrou misses with a right hand
and Haraldsson counters with a low kick, right behind Mamrou 's knee.
Hinrik Haraldsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson throws a body kick that misses.
Haraldsson throws a front kick that sends Mamrou stumbling back into the cage.
Haraldsson is looking to slow Mamrou down with leg kicks.
Haraldsson misses with an uppercut. Mamrou saw that one coming.
A big right from Haraldsson misses.
Mamrou moves out of range as Haraldsson strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mamrou.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haraldsson is trying to work for a sweep but Mamrou has mounted him!
Mamrou avoids the attempt from Haraldsson to control.
Mamrou controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson working to try and regain half guard.
Mamrou controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haraldsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamrou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Takamura Mamrou hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mamrou connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takamura Mamrou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamrou has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamura Mamrou!
Takamura Mamrou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Hinrik Haraldsson had this to say: 'Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Li-Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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265 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Li-Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Li-Taylor darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Li-Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li-Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li-Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
It looks like Bobby Brown has been cut.
Li-Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Li-Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Roy Li-Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Brown looks winded!
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li-Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li-Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Li-Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Li-Taylor lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Bobby Brown's cut even more.
Li-Taylor drops Brown with a big knee straight up the middle! Brown is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brown is rocked!
The cut above Bobby Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Li-Taylor delivers a spinning backfist that drops Brown like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Roy Li-Taylor!
Roy Li-Taylor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Bobby Brown had this to say: 'Sorry Fans, I'll be back for more'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Susanoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musashi Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lord Susanoo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto tries for a takedown but Susanoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miyamoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miyamoto is looking to take a break and control but Susanoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyamoto has control of an arm but Susanoo manages to advance to Miyamoto's back!
Miyamoto holding both Susanoo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Susanoo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Miyamoto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Susanoo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Susanoo!
Lord Susanoo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Musashi Miyamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry :( he was better... I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juicy Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Barnett (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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231 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juicy Jay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnett looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Jay throws a low kick but Barnett avoids it.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay misses with a low kick as Barnett jumps back.
Barnett misses with a straight right.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
Jay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnett on the ground.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett not doing much here.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Barnett might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jay won't allow Barnett to pass to mount.
Barnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Barnett.
Barnett misses with a hook.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jay. Jay obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnett throws a lazy right hand but Jay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay scores with a kick to the body.
Barnett looks winded!
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Barnett off balance momentarily.
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Barnett off balance momentarily.
Jay and Barnett are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Jay throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Barnett into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Jay knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juicy Jay!
Juicy Jay retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Juicy Jay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toyoki Kawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Vengeance has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyoki Kawamura!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance darts in and clinches Kawamura up against the cage.
Kawamura misses with a knee to the head.
Vengeance throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawamuras head.
Vengeance missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Vengeance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kawamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vengeance digs a right hand underneath Kawamura's ribcage. Kawamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamura's coach down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawamura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vengeance.
Vengeance leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kawamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vengeance is defending well for now.
Vengeance avoiding damage as Kawamura throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Vengeance.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vengeance avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vengeance holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kawamura missing with knees to the body.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vengeance is defending well for now.
Vengeance tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawamura avoids the damage to the body.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vengeance's face.
It looks like Dark Vengeance has been cut.
Vengeance putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kawamura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vengeance avoids it.
Vengeance lands an elbow inside.
Kawamura looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura misses with a knee to the head.
Vengeance managing to block the knees to the body from Kawamura.
Vengeance digs a right hand underneath Kawamura's ribcage. Kawamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vengeance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawamura or not.
Vengeance cracks Kawamura with a nice body shot.
Vengeance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vengeance.
Vengeance has Kawamura pressed against the cage.
Kawamura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vengeance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Still in the clinch, Vengeance scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vengeance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vengeance lands an elbow that stopped Kawamura in his tracks for a moment.
Vengeance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vengeance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kawamura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vengeance lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vengeance presses Kawamura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vengeance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vengeance stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vengeance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands a nice elbow.
Vengeance stalls.
Vengeance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vengeance lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vengeance - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kawamura takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawamura backwards.
Kawamura looking to throw knees to the head but Vengeance is blocking nicely.
A short left from Vengeance.
Kawamura trying to land knees to the body.
Vengeance managing to block the knees to the body from Kawamura.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vengeance.
Vengeance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vengeance.
Vengeance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vengeance - that landed with a thud.
Vengeance has Kawamura pressed against the cage.
Vengeance lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vengeance lands an elbow that stopped Kawamura in his tracks for a moment.
Vengeance lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vengeance tries to land a knee to the head but Kawamura blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Vengeance.
A right hook to the body lands for Vengeance.
Vengeance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vengeance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawamura takes an elbow to the temple.
Vengeance scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Vengeance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance lands a body shot.
Vengeance scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands an elbow that stopped Kawamura in his tracks for a moment.
Vengeance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vengeance - that landed with a thud.
Vengeance lands an elbow inside.
Vengeance scores a nice knee to the body.
Vengeance lands a nice knee to the body.
Vengeance scores with a hook to the body.
Vengeance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vengeance scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands a shot to the body.
Vengeance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vengeance lands a damaging elbow.
Vengeance misses with a knee to the head.
Vengeance throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Vengeance.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vengeance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Vengeance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Vengeance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vengeance moves into the clinch.
Kawamura takes an elbow to the temple.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vengeance avoids it.
Vengeance avoiding damage as Kawamura throws knees to the body.
Vengeance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dark Vengeance has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Vengeance.
Kawamura is rocked!
Vengeance taking a breather.
Kawamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Vengeance finish him?
Vengeance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vengeance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Vengeance.
Vengeance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamura can do to turn this around?
Vengeance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vengeance stalling against the cage.
Vengeance lands a damaging elbow.
Vengeance works on Kawamura's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Vengeance.
Vengeance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vengeance.
Vengeance has Kawamura pressed against the cage. He pushes Kawamura back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Vengeance throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kawamura crashing to the floor! Vengeance piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kawamura is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Vengeance!
Dark Vengeance 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buan Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Gears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buan Chaka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Gears!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gears lands a slapping body shot.
Chaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gears feints a jab promting Chaka to slip. Gears then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Buan Chaka has been cut.
Gears has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chaka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chaka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chaka landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gears on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chaka throwing strikes but Gears manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gears has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gears is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gears controls the position.
Gears prevents Chaka from escaping the position.
Chaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gears's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gears seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaka tries to kick Gears off but Gears keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gears is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chaka is just riding it out for now. Gears eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka actively working from the bottom here.
Gears wants to control but Chaka is keeping him busy.
Chaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gears pulls his head out easily.
Chaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gears pulls his head out easily.
Gears is working for a kimura but Chaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Chaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gears 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.
Chaka is staying active underneath Gears, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka actively working from the bottom here.
Chaka tries to roll over but Gears keeps him under control.
Chaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gears is working for a submission of some sort.
Chaka actively working from the bottom here.
Chaka is trying to stand.
Chaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaka with the active half guard here but Gears passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gears advances to mount.
Chaka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chaka stops Gears from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chaka is looking to improve his position but Gears isn't that keen on the idea.
Gears won't let Chaka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chaka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gears is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chaka defends it well.
Chaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chaka is looking to improve his position.
Gears is trying to work for a kimura but Chaka is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka wants to get back to his feet.
Gears is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gears.
Chaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gears pulls his head out easily.
Gears is looking for a kimura but Chaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gears to get the leverage.
Chaka wants to improve his position but Gears is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gears is working for a kimura but Chaka is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaka wants to improve his position but Gears is controlling well.
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 Buan Chaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buan Chaka 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gears will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gears!
Chaka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gears sneaks back into half guard.
Chaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gears on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gears blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaka .
Chaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chaka with the ground and pound but Gears uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gears trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka tries to stand but Gears is controlling from the bottom.
Gears utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaka is working hard here to advance position.
Gears is trying to keep Chaka in close.
Buan Chaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chaka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka cracks Gears with a big elbow.
Gears tries to buck Chaka off but Chaka is having none of it.
Gears wants to control but Chaka postures up.
Chaka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chaka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gears is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Chaka 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gears is looking to reverse the position.
Chaka lands some shots froms side control.
Chaka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gears struggling a bit here.
Chaka in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka landing a few strikes.
Chaka landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Chaka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gears can't do much from the bottom here.
Chaka lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Chaka 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaka cracks Gears with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gears is rocked!
Chaka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gears is still in real trouble! Can Chaka finish him?
Chaka cracks Gears with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Chaka immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gears is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Chaka !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buan Chaka !
A very excited looking Buan Chaka 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Culture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Culture might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace of Spades. Mike Culture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
201 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Culture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Culture connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Leandro Hughes has been cut.
Culture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Culture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Culture lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Culture takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Culture misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Culture. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Culture.
Culture fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Culture tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Culture doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Leandro Hughes's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Culture.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Culture.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Culture.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Culture.
Culture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Culture throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Culture was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Culture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Culture has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Culture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Culture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Culture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Culture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Culture takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hughes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hughes grinds an elbow into Culture's temple.
Culture takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Culture to see if he's OK.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Culture to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hughes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hughes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hughes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Culture is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hughes working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Culture takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hughes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes is putting a hurting on Culture here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hughes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Culture down.
Hughes is putting a hurting on Culture here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leandro Hughes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leandro Hughes's cut.
That's time! Culture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes darts in looking for a takedown but Culture gets double underhooks and turns Hughes into the cage.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Culture scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Culture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike Culture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Hughes.
Culture trying to stall but Hughes improves his position.
Culture lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes is trying to drag Culture to the mat but Culture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Culture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Leandro Hughes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hughes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Culture is trying to keep an underhook but Hughes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Culture's temple.
Hughes working over Culture with some ground and pound. Culture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Culture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes throwing shots but Culture is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Culture's head.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Culture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Hughes winds up and cracks Culture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Culture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Culture tries to get out of the position.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Culture with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Culture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Culture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Culture!
Hughes lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes breaks from Culture's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Culture taking shots to the head.
Hughes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hughes lands a big elbow.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Hughes raining down shots from the mount!
Hughes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working the ground and pound effectively.
Hughes dominating with strikes here.
Hughes lands a heavy elbow.
Hughes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Culture badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hughes around the waist but Hughes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hughes is the winner by TKO! Hughes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Hughes!
Leandro Hughes is the new light heavyweight champion!
Leandro Hughes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mike Culture spoke after the fight, saying 'Even a man who's been walking his entire life stumbles once in a while.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is call to prayer. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Obasi's choice of entrance music: Overkill. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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31
135 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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148 lbs
35 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Solomon Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Obasi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Obasi pushes his legs off easily.
Obasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Obasi is controlling the position.
Obasi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Obasi preventing the sweep.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Solomon Obasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Obasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obasi delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Obasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Bromance Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands with a cross.
Obasi rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Obasi is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obasi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Obasi.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Obasi.
Smith tries a body shot but Obasi blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stall.
Obasi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Obasi effectively controlling the action here.
Obasi taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obasi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Obasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to circle away but Obasi has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Obasi.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Obasi to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Obasi is controlling the position.
Obasi is stalling here.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Obasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obasi stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Obasi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obasi under the eye.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obasi.
Solomon Obasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Obasi.
Obasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith cracks Obasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Obasi should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Obasi lands with a good body shot.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obasi.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obasi.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Obasi checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Obasi.
Obasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi misses with a low kick.
Obasi takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Obasi throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Obasi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Obasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obasi tries to clinch up.
Obasi thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith throws a right hand that Obasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Obasi also avoids with ease.
Obasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Obasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi misses the shot to the body.
Obasi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Obasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obasi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Obasi blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Obasi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Obasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obasi staying out of range there.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Obasi takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Obasi moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Smith misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obasi's head.
Obasi needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Obasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Obasi.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obasi.
Obasi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Obasi tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obasi throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Paul Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obasi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Obasi ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Obasi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Obasi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith tests Obasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Obasi's shoulder, as Obasi tries to avoid the shot.
Obasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tests Obasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Obasi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith connects with a leg kick. Obasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Obasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obasi.
Obasi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Obasi lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paul Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Obasi throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Obasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Good leg kick by Obasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obasi throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Obasi only half commits.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Obasi misses with a head kick.
Obasi misses with a leg kick.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Obasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Obasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith swings for the body but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith lands with a straight right. Obasi didn't see that one coming.
Obasi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obasi misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Obasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Obasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Obasi is out of range.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Obasi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith lands a jab to Obasi's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the head kick by Obasi.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Obasi should have avoided that one.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obasi moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Obasi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith pushes Obasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obasi.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Obasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Obasi into the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obasi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obasi blocking some punches.
Obasi wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Obasi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obasi is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obasi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
Paul Smith took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
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