 |
Destiny 46: As Real As It Gets PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Satorzoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Chip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Chip has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Satorzoda's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
225 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Satorzoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Chip!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satorzoda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Satorzoda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Satorzoda slips nicely into half guard.
Satorzoda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Satorzoda is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Satorzoda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Satorzoda.
Satorzoda is thwarting Chip's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Satorzoda in particular looking to stall.
Chip really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Satorzoda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chip is refusing to be controlled, as Satorzoda sits in half guard.
Chip is looking for a sweep. Satorzoda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Satorzoda throwing shots but Chip is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chip is not content to let Satorzoda control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Satorzoda.
Satorzoda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Satorzoda.
Chip moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chip checks a low kick from Satorzoda.
Satorzoda tries to clinch but Chip moves out of range.
Satorzoda clinches up against the cage.
Satorzoda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Satorzoda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satorzoda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Satorzoda misses with an uppercut.
Chip is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Satorzoda tries to clinch up but Chip circles away and keeps his distance.
Chip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Satorzoda but Satorzoda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chip shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Satorzoda trying to control from the bottom.
Satorzoda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Satorzoda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satorzoda is on top in guard.
Satorzoda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chip is keeping the position for now.
Chip being controlled here, momentarily.
Satorzoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satorzoda throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satorzoda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Satorzoda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Satorzoda shoots in for a takedown but Chip shows good takedown defense.
Chip moves into the clinch.
Chip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Satorzoda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chip is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Satorzoda to keep the fight standing.
Chip wants a takedown.
Mark Satorzoda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Chip.
Satorzoda is trying to maintain a safe position but Chip gets an underhook and turns Satorzoda into the cage.
Chip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Satorzoda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Satorzoda tries to throw a body punch but Chip avoids it by throwing Satorzoda back against the cage.
Chip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Satorzoda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Satorzoda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chip walks away with a smile on his face. Satorzoda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chip pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satorzoda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Satorzoda blocks a low kick nicely.
Satorzoda wants to clinch.
Satorzoda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chip keeping full guard, as Satorzoda tries to pass.
Chip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Satorzoda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satorzoda content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Satorzoda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Satorzoda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chip enables Satorzoda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chip manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Satorzoda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satorzoda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Satorzoda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Satorzoda works over Chip with some ground and pound from guard.
Satorzoda tries to free his leg and advance position but Chip is retaining full guard.
Satorzoda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mark Satorzoda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chip keeping full guard, as Satorzoda tries to pass.
Satorzoda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Satorzoda looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satorzoda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Satorzoda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chip misses with a double jab.
Satorzoda drives through with a takedown into Chip's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top 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!
Satorzoda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satorzoda passes Chip's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satorzoda is working for a submission of some sort.
Chip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Satorzoda dominated that second round.
That's time! Satorzoda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Satorzoda misses with a straight right.
Satorzoda moves into the clinch.
Satorzoda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satorzoda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chip walks away with a smile on his face. Satorzoda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Satorzoda tries to bum rush Chip with a series of wild strikes but Chip uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satorzoda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Satorzoda wants to control but Chip is keeping him busy.
Satorzoda controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satorzoda wants to control but Chip is keeping him busy.
Satorzoda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Satorzoda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chip can do to turn this around?
Chip parries the strikes from Satorzoda easily there. Satorzoda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chip to escape.
Satorzoda moves into full mount!
Satorzoda controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satorzoda trying to control but Chip is having none of it.
Chip blocking the ground and pound.
Satorzoda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Satorzoda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satorzoda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chip is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Satorzoda locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Chip is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Satorzoda!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
216 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
182 cm
22
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogan misses with a body kick.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. Bunga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogan throws an overhand right that lands on Bunga's shoulder, as Bunga tries to avoid the shot.
Rogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunga's brow.
Bunga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunga blocks the elbow strike.
Bunga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Rogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Rogan blocks it.
Bunga avoiding damage as Rogan throws knees to the body.
Bunga misses with a knee to the head.
Rogan crunches a lovely knee into Bunga's ribcage.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan lands an elbow inside that Bunga shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunga's brow.
Knees to the body from Rogan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogan throws an elbow but misses.
Rogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunga.
Rogan gets through Bunga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogan.
Rogan scores a nice knee to the body.
Rogan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bunga's face.
Rogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Rogan.
Bunga avoiding damage as Rogan throws knees to the body.
Bunga misses with a knee to the head.
Rogan misses with an elbow over the top.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bunga's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunga blocks an elbow strike.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
Rogan lands a good knee to the midsection. Bunga won't want to take too many of those.
Rogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunga is defending well for now.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Rogan blocks with his arms.
Bunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogan lands a knee to the body.
Rogan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rogan lands a nice knee to the body.
Bunga avoiding damage as Rogan throws knees to the body.
Rogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses.
Rogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan lands a knee to the body.
Rogan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunga or not.
Bunga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses.
Rogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunga blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rogan.
Rogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunga is defending well for now.
Rogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rogan.
Bunga blocks the elbow strike.
Bunga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Rogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Rogan.
Rogan lands a nice elbow.
Rogan misses with an elbow strike.
Bunga misses with a knee strike.
Rogan lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Rogan.
Rogan can't find room to land a body shot as Bunga controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunga's brow.
Rogan lands a good knee to the midsection. Bunga won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Rogan.
Rogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunga avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunga avoids the elbow strike from Rogan, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rogan.
Bunga is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Rogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rogan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rogan tried to score with a low kick but Bunga checks it.
A shot to the liver by Rogan. Beautiful body shot.
Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rogan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bunga wants to clinch but Rogan slips to the side
enabling Rogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Bunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogan lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga 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.
Rogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunga is pressed against the cage. Rogan pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bunga! Two more big strikes from Rogan and Bunga crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Rogan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carls Classic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Menez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
20
144 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
173 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Menez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carls Classic!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Classic misses with a two punch combination.
Menez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Menez gets through Classic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Classic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Classic is trying to pull guard but Menez has him pressed against the cage.
Classic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menez to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Menez.
Classic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menez lands with a short shot to the head.
Menez lands a hook that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menez.
Menez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Menez on the inside.
Menez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Menez.
Menez lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menez gets through Classic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Classic told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Classic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orlando Menez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carls Classic.
Classic looks winded!
Menez lands with a light punch inside.
Menez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Classic or not.
Menez 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.
Menez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
A short body shot lands from Menez as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Menez.
Menez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Menez lands with a right to the head.
Menez lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Menez.
Nice body punch from Menez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menez lands a good knee to the midsection. Classic won't want to take too many of those.
Menez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Classic takes an elbow to the temple.
Menez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menez cracks Classic with a nice body shot.
Menez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menez is working Classic over against the cage.
Menez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menez lands an elbow just above Classic 's eye.
Menez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Menez.
Menez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menez lands a hook that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands an elbow just above Classic 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menez lands a hook that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands with a short shot to the head.
Menez lands a nice knee to the body.
Menez lands a left hand.
Menez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menez obliges.
Menez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands a hook that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menez.
A right handed body shot lands from Menez.
Menez is leaning against Classic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menez lands a knee to the body.
Menez scores with a knee to the head.
Menez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menez lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menez working Classic over with knees to the body.
Menez cracks Classic with a nice body shot.
Menez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menez is working Classic over against the cage.
Menez lands a nice uppercut.
Menez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Menez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Menez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Classic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Menez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menez lands a good knee to the midsection. Classic won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Menez.
Menez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Classic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Menez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Menez closes the distance and clinches.
Menez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Menez.
Menez lands with a light punch inside.
Menez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlando Menez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Classic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menez avoids it.
Menez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menez presses Classic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Menez.
Menez lands with a right to the head.
Menez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Menez.
Menez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Menez.
Nice elbow from Menez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Menez.
Classic is rocked!
Menez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Classic can do to turn this around?
Classic is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Menez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Classic is still on wobbly legs! Can Menez finish him?
Menez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Menez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menez.
Menez lands a hook that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Classic backwards.
Menez lands a body punch.
Menez scores with a shoulder strike.
Classic takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Menez.
Menez with a knee to the head.
Menez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menez lands a body shot 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!
Menez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Menez.
Menez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Classics head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menez pushes Classic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menez lands a body punch.
Menez lands with a right to the head.
Menez gets through Classic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menez landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Menez - that landed with a thud.
Menez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menez working Classic over with knees to the body.
Menez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Menez.
Menez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Menez crunches a lovely knee into Classic's ribcage.
Menez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Classic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Classic with a big uppercut! Classic tries to clinch up but Menez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Classic to the mat! Classic covers up and Menez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Orlando Menez!
Orlando Menez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Elite Canadian Threads, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incisor Bicuspid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Incisor Bicuspid!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicuspid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bicuspid tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dsafdsfqw's legs.
Dsafdsfqw can't do much from the bottom here.
Bicuspid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bicuspid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bicuspid trying to control the position but Dsafdsfqw is working away.
Dsafdsfqw struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsafdsfqw regains half guard.
Bicuspid is keen to just control but Dsafdsfqw is a slippery customer.
Dsafdsfqw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bicuspid pulls his head out easily.
Bicuspid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bicuspid is keen to just control but Dsafdsfqw is a slippery customer.
Bicuspid is pressing down on Dsafdsfqw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dsafdsfqw is holding on for now.
Dsafdsfqw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bicuspid wants to stand but Dsafdsfqw has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicuspid working over Dsafdsfqw with some ground and pound. Dsafdsfqw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dsafdsfqw won't allow Bicuspid to pass to mount.
Dsafdsfqw wants to control but Bicuspid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bicuspid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dsafdsfqw is looking to control Bicuspid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dsafdsfqw avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicuspid working the head and body with strikes.
Bicuspid is working for a submission of some sort.
Bicuspid winds up and cracks Dsafdsfqw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bicuspid throwing shots but Dsafdsfqw is blocking nicely.
Bicuspid wants to work for an arm triangle but Dsafdsfqw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bicuspid tries to pass to full mount but Dsafdsfqw defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dsafdsfqw trying to control but Bicuspid postures up.
Bicuspid winds up and cracks Dsafdsfqw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bicuspid uses his free foot to push down on Dsafdsfqw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dsafdsfqw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bicuspid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dsafdsfqw is breathing heavily.
Bicuspid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bicuspid lands a couple of good shots and Dsafdsfqw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dsafdsfqw is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Dsafdsfqw 's face. He knows he's trapped as Bicuspid lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Incisor Bicuspid!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Praying Mantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nari Vari (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.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
202 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Praying Mantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nari Vari!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vari.
Vari has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mantis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mantis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vari looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantis is just out of range.
Mantis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantis moves away.
Vari throws a head kick but Mantis moves out of range.
Mantis looks to land a combination but Vari avoids it well.
Mantis misses with a shot to the body
and Vari counters with an outside leg kick.
Vari slips a jab from Mantis.
Mantis lunges at Vari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vari's hand.
Vari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vari misses with a straight left.
Vari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vari takes a swing at Mantis's ribcage but misses.
Vari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Vari lands.
Mantis fails to land with a series of punches.
Mantis lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vari looks to land a right hand but Mantis moved out of range.
Mantis misses with a hook.
Vari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mantis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vari was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantis.
Mantis avoids the head kick by Vari.
Danga de danga de dang - Mantis scores with a four punch combination!
Mantis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantis throws a looping overhand right but Vari ducks down to avoid it.
Vari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantis misses with a straight right.
Mantis throws a hook but Vari blocks it.
Mantis takes a swing at Vari's ribcage but misses.
Vari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantis on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Vari misses the target.
Mantis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantis.
Mantis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vari back to the cage. Mantis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vari is rocked!
Mantis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mantis missing with a left hand there. Vari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vari misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Mantis.
Vari is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantis finish him?
Mantis swings for the body but Vari moves out of range.
Vari seems to have recovered his senses.
Vari scores with a shot to the body.
Vari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantis misses with a series of wild punches.
Vari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantis throws out the jab.
Mantis drops his hands momentarily and Vari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vari defending well as Mantis loads up on a big left hand.
Mantis throws a right and a left that Vari avoids nicely.
Vari dips to his left and cracks Mantis with an uppercut!
Vari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mantis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mantis throws a looping overhand right but Vari ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Vari coming out on top.
Vari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantis.
A head kick misses from Vari.
Vari looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantis is just out of range.
Vari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vari manages to avoid it.
Vari moves away from the strike by Mantis.
Mantis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vari scores with a jab. Mantis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Vari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Mantis. Beautiful body shot.
Vari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vari moves in looking to clinch but Mantis pushes him off.
Vari looks to land a combination but Mantis avoids it well.
Vari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantis lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vari just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vari.
Vari misses with an uppercut. Mantis saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantis. Vari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantis.
Mantis throws a right hand that Vari ducks under and follows up with a left that Vari also avoids with ease.
Vari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantis at a distance.
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 Praying Mantis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vari ducks right into an uppercut from Mantis.
Vari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Praying Mantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vari manages to avoid it.
Mantis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vari scores with a shot to the body.
Mantis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantis moves out of range as Vari strikes.
Mantis throws out a powerful jab.
Vari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Mantis misses.
Vari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantis.
Mantis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vari.
Mantis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vari scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vari cracks Mantis with an open hand slap.
Mantis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantis manages to avoid it.
Mantis misses with a wild combination.
Mantis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mantis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vari on the side of the head.
Mantis moves away from the strike by Vari.
Vari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantis. That did some damage!
Mantis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantis takes a swing at Vari's ribcage but misses.
Mantis lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantis. Vari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vari jabs Mantis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Mantis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Praying Mantis is winning the standup battle so far.
Vari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantis at a distance.
Mantis misses with a two punch combination.
Vari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mantis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mantis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vari missing with a left hand there. Mantis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vari lands a nice looking body kick.
Mantis misses with an uppercut.
Mantis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mantis looks to land a left hand but Vari moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vari.
Vari connects with a nice looking jab.
Mantis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mantis slips a jab from Vari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vari throws a leg kick which misses Mantis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantis tries to avoid it.
Mantis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vari counter with a right hand.
A cross from Mantis lands.
Vari scores with a jab to the head.
Mantis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Vari as he connects with a hook.
Vari lands with a straight right. Mantis didn't see that one coming.
Mantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Varis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vari slips a jab and a cross from Mantis.
Mantis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vari misses with a looping right.
Mantis takes a swing at Vari's ribcage but misses.
Mantis thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Vari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vari lands a front kick.
Mantis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vari can pounce on him.
Vari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vari scores with a jab.
Vari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mantis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantis.
Nice body punch from Vari.
Mantis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vari lands a slapping body shot.
Vari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantis throws a body punch but Vari moves out of range.
Vari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vari moves into the clinch.
Mantis misses with an elbow strike.
Vari tries to work over Mantis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Mantis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nari Vari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vari scoring well with a low kick there.
Vari misses with a head kick.
Mantis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vari was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantis.
Mantis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mantis misses with a wild body shot.
Vari takes one to the chin there.
Mantis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vari throws out the jab.
Mantis throws a combination that misses
and Vari counters with a nice body shot.
Mantis cracks Vari with an open hand slap.
Vari lands a jab to Mantis's midsection.
Vari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vari throws a leg kick which misses Mantis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantis tries to avoid it.
Vari digs a good hook to Mantis's body.
Mantis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vari slips a straight right by Mantis.
Mantis misses with a body shot.
Vari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantis 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Vari misses the target.
Vari thows a body shot but no joy.
Vari throws a jab when Mantis was well out of range.
Vari lands a nice looking body shot.
Vari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vari misses with a wild body shot.
Mantis swings for the body but Vari moves out of range.
Mantis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Vari.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantis checks a leg kick.
Vari fakes the leg kick and cracks Mantis in the body.
Mantis is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vari throws a hook but Mantis avoids it easily.
Vari slips under a jab from Mantis.
Vari misses with a straight right.
Mantis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vari slips a straight right by Mantis.
Mantis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Mantis misses.
Mantis looks to land a combination but Vari avoids it well.
Vari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantis misses the shot to the body.
Mantis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mantis walks into a stiff left hand from Vari.
Vari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vari throws a shot to the body.
Mantis throws a big shot that misses.
Mantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vari manages to avoid it.
Vari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vari loads up on a big right hand but Mantis slips the punch.
Mantis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantis.
Mantis connects with a body shot.
Vari misses with a body kick.
Mantis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vari.
Vari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mantis slips under a jab.
A left lands for Mantis.
Vari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantis manages to avoid it.
Vari throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantis throws a right and a left that Vari avoids nicely.
Mantis takes a swing at Vari's ribcage but misses.
Vari looks to land a right hand but Mantis moved out of range.
A slow jab from Vari misses its intended target.
Mantis misses with a wild combination.
Mantis tries to bum rush Vari with a series of wild strikes but Vari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mantis misses with an uppercut. Vari saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Vari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vari.
Mantis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vari scores with a jab.
Mantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vari manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nari Vari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vari 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nari Vari!
During a confident post fight interview, Nari Vari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Spooge has chosen Litte Things - One Direction as his entrance music. Loves To Spooge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 219 cm
26
208 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooge lands with a shot to the body.
Fairchild gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Loves To Spooge!
A very excited looking Loves To Spooge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
22
182 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimabukuro misses with a kick to the body.
Demaestri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimabukuro is fending him off so far but Demaestri persists. Nope, Shimabukuro circles away and we're back to standing.
Demaestri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shimabukuro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shimabukuro lands with a nice body kick.
Demaestri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shimabukuro swivels and escapes.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimabukuro but Shimabukuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Eduardo Demaestri.
Demaestri has a takedown stuffed.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shimabukuro sprawls well. Shimabukuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimabukuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimabukuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demaestri gets a double leg takedown into Shimabukuro's guard.
Shimabukuro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shimabukuro tries to get out of the position.
Demaestri won't allow Shimabukuro to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shimabukuro is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demaestri working for submissions but it's allowed Shimabukuro to get to half guard.
Shimabukuro wants to stand up but Demaestri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shimabukuro pulls his head out easily.
Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shimabukuro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimabukuro wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy.
Demaestri trying to control here.
Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Shimabukuro wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy.
Demaestri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shimabukuro is tapping! Great win for Demaestri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
A less than humble Julian Eduardo Demaestri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Matta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Velociraptor by SUBSONICA. Enrico Matta acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
28
152 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
|
170 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrico Matta!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matta defends it nicely.
Matta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matta sprawls well. Matta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matta 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.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Matta circles away easily
and Matta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Benoit has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benoit on the side of the head.
Matta stuffs the takedown attempt from Benoit. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matta circles away.
Matta lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab by Matta.
Matta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Matta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benoit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matta fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Benoit to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Benoit looks to clinch but Matta throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Benoit taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Enrico Matta!
A relieved looking Enrico Matta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Genia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
21
163 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Genia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila misses with a takedown attempt - Genia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Sila blocks the low kick.
Genia throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Genia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genia lands a big head kick that sends Sila tumbling to the mat! Genia takes a step backwards and waves Sila back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sila digs a right hand underneath Genia's ribcage. Genia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Genia missing with knees to the body.
Genia throws an elbow but it misses.
Sila is looking for a takedown.
Sila pushes Genia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Genia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sila avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia with a knee to the head.
Genia effectively controlling the action here.
Genia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sila is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Genia to the mat. Genia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sila seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Genia seems keen to control Sila's posture.
Genia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Genia.
Sila lands the left hand.
Genia has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Genia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila is trying to break the clinch but Genia is controlling him.
Genia looking to stall.
Sila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Genia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sila drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Genia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Sila wants a takedown but no success here.
Genia lands a knee to the head.
Genia is pressed up against the cage. Sila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genia down to the mat. Genia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Genia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genia is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Sila checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Genia settles back down.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Genia tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Genia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Genia's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Genia misses with a head kick.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genia throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Genia lands a big head kick that sends Sila tumbling to the mat! Genia takes a step backwards and waves Sila back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sila is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sila is still in real trouble! Can Genia finish him?
Genia has control of Sila's left arm, preventing Sila from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Genia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.
Sila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila slips nicely into half guard.
Genia trying to control but Sila postures up.
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Genia sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Genia is trying to get back to full guard.
Genia is working hard here to advance position.
Sila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Genia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genia wants to get back to full guard.
Sila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genia trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sila shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genia counters with a low kick, right behind Sila 's knee.
Nice takedown defense from Genia. No joy for Sila on that attempt.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila looks for a takedown but Genia sprawls well.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Sila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genia. Genia obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Sila as he checks the leg kick.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Genia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila punishes Genia's body with a nice straight punch.
Sila blocks a head kick by Genia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Sila as he checks the leg kick.
Genia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Genia connects with a leg kick. Sila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Genia connects with a high kick.
Sila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sila checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Genia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Genia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genia wants to get back to his feet but Sila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Genia managing to control the position.
Sila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sila wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
Sila stays in close to Genia's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Afa Sila was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Genia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses with a low kick.
Genia throws a chopping leg kick but Sila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sila.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genia lands a big head kick that sends Sila tumbling to the mat! Genia takes a step backwards and waves Sila back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Sila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Genia tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Genia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Genia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses with a low kick.
Genia moves into the clinch successfully.
Sila looking for a takedown.
Genia drops Sila with a big knee straight up the middle! Sila is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Genia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Sila shoots in but no luck this time.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Genia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Genia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Genia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sila. That did some damage!
Genia tries a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Genia is just out of range.
Genia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Genia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genia throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
A jab from Sila finds it's way through Genia's defenses.
Genia throws a looping overhand right but Sila ducks down to avoid it.
Genia wants to clinch but Sila slips to the side
and Sila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sila.
Sila trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
Sila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sila is fighting to break Genia's control of his arms but Genia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia wants to control but Sila passes easily into half guard.
Genia is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard.
Genia wants to get back to full guard.
Genia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Genia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sila trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
Genia has control of Sila's left arm, preventing Sila from doing any damage.
Genia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sila preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genia.
Sila shoots in but Genia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Genia scores with a head kick. Sila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia connects with a solid leg kick.
Genia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Genia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sila closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Genia to the mat! Genia manages to get full guard.
Genia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sila defends it easily.
Sila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Genia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia seems keen to control Sila's posture.
Genia looking to control.
Sila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Genia is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Will Genia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Genia tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Sila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Genia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genia.
Good leg kick by Genia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Genia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Genia swivels and escapes.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Sila.
Sila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Genia is just out of range.
Sila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genia defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sila.
Genia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sila's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Genia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Genia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Sila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Genia pulls Sila in close to prevent any damage.
Genia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Genia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Genia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Genia is looking to chop away at Sila's legs.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sila fails to land the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Genia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Sila.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Genia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sila's knee momentarily.
Sila gets the takedown into side control.
Sila wants to control but Genia is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Genia dodges the ground and pound from Sila.
Genia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sila off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia is hanging on to Sila's back as he tries to escape.
Sila keeps trying to improve his position.
Genia biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila tries to roll but Genia sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sila tries to roll but Genia sticks to his back.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genia is persistently looking for the submission but Sila is defending it well.
Genia tries to get the hooks in deep but Sila pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila tries to roll but Genia sticks to his back.
Genia avoiding Sila 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Genia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Genia controlling the position well here. Sila rolled but Genia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Genia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Sila digs a good body shot into Genia's ribs.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sila has a takedown stuffed.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Genia.
Genia is looking to wear down Sila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Genia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Genia tries to work over Sila's front leg with a kick but Sila checks it.
Sila cracks Genia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sila misses with an uppercut. Genia saw that one coming.
Genia connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Genia thows a body shot but no joy.
Genia tries to land a leg kick but Sila saw it coming and moves away.
Genia tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Genia gets caught napping as Sila dives in and scores a takedown. Genia manages to retain guard.
Genia trying to keep a closed guard but Sila is proving a slippery customer.
Genia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sila is one step ahead there.
Genia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Will Genia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sila is in close to Genia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Genia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sila stopping the sweep attempt from Genia.
Genia is trying to control the position but Sila postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Genia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick.
Genia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Genia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Genia is looking to control Sila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Genia avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila is trying to control the action in half guard but Genia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Genia keeping control of the position.
Sila seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Genia sees it coming and defends easily.
Genia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Sila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Genia keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila is thwarting Genia's attempts to control the position.
Genia has his hands clasped together around Sila's back. He's all about the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Genia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Genia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sila shoots in for a double leg but Genia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Genia throws a push kick but Sila slaps the foot to one side.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Genia.
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 Will Genia.
I think Genia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
Will Genia retains his lightweight title!
Will Genia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bariga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
29
147 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
|
167 cm
21
144 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Bariga!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bariga stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Bariga loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Bariga stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Bariga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Bariga pushes him off.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bariga throws out a powerful jab.
Bariga staying out of range there.
Bariga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bariga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Bariga moved out of range.
Bariga loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Bariga's shoulder, as Bariga tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bariga controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto works over Bariga with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bariga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bariga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Bariga keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Bariga has wrist control.
Bariga is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Bariga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yamamoto is now in half guard.
Bariga trying to control from the bottom.
Bariga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Bariga defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bariga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bariga is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bariga won't allow Yamamoto to pass to mount.
Bariga actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Bariga is defending it quite comfortably.
Bariga tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Bariga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamamoto is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bariga tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Bariga is defending well.
Well, if Yamamoto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yamamoto is thwarting Bariga's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bariga gets back to full guard.
Bariga is pulling down on Yamamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamamoto, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Bariga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bariga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bariga avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bariga manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bariga is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to pass to full mount but Bariga defends it.
Bariga manages to get to full guard.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bariga has Yamamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bariga controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bariga keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bariga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Bariga's legs - danger averted.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Bariga blocks nicely.
Kenshin Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto landing with the ground and pound.
Bariga keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Bariga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yamamoto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bariga trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bariga's guard.
Bariga is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Bariga keeps moving.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bariga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bariga's guard.
Bariga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control but Bariga is keeping him busy.
Bariga is pressing down on Yamamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bariga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bariga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bariga is looking for a triangle here but Yamamoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bariga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yamamoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bariga can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bariga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Bariga lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bariga.
Bariga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Bariga strikes.
Bariga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bariga as he avoids it easily.
Bariga lands with a shot to the body.
Bariga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bariga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bariga tries to sprawl but Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bariga is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshin Yamamoto!
Kenshin Yamamoto retains his bantamweight title!
Kenshin Yamamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mark Bariga had this to say: 'I think I'm done with 135 division so I'm going to 145 I guess!?'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
