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UNFC #12 Lansky vs Nicolosi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Malloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Wiaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malloy comes to the cage accompanied by Hallo Wereld. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Malloy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Wiaz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malloy circles away.
Wiaz closes the distance and clinches.
Malloy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wiaz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malloy wants to control but Wiaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Wiaz 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.
Wiaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malloy wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Malloy is trying to maintain the position but Wiaz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malloy tries to roll over but Wiaz keeps him under control.
Malloy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wiaz is tapping! Great win for Malloy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Malloy!
After the fight, Thomas Malloy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Donnerwetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Gladwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Donnerwetter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Donnerwetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tad Gladwin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladwin misses the shot to the body.
Gladwin blocks a jab.
Donnerwetter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donnerwetter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gladwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donnerwetter lands with an overhand left.
Donnerwetter misses with a looping left.
Donnerwetter misses with an uppercut
and Gladwin counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnerwetter wants to control but Gladwin postures up.
Gladwin lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnerwetter is looking to reverse the position.
Donnerwetter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donnerwetter tries to get out of the position.
Gladwin misses with the ground and pound.
Donnerwetter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Donnerwetter parries the strikes from Gladwin easily there. Gladwin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Donnerwetter to escape.
Gladwin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Donnerwetter's legs.
Gladwin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donnerwetter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnerwetter parries the strikes from Gladwin easily there. Gladwin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Donnerwetter to escape.
Gladwin misses with the ground and pound.
Donnerwetter dodges the ground and pound from Gladwin.
Gladwin scoring with punches from side control.
Donnerwetter struggling a bit here.
Gladwin throws a strike aimed at the side of Donnerwetter's head but Donnerwetter avoids it well.
Gladwin controlling the position from side mount.
Donnerwetter taking a bit of punishment here - Gladwin scoring with strikes.
Gladwin in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gladwin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gladwin is putting a hurting on Donnerwetter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Donnerwetter tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Donnerwetter defending against the ground and pound.
Gladwin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Donnerwetter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gladwin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Donnerwetter's legs.
Donnerwetter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gladwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gladwin throws a strike aimed at the side of Donnerwetter's head but Donnerwetter avoids it well.
Gladwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donnerwetter is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnerwetter manages to get back to half guard.
Gladwin lands strikes from half guard.
Donnerwetter is looking for a sweep. Gladwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donnerwetter is working hard here to advance position.
Gladwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gladwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donnerwetter keeps working.
Donnerwetter wants to improve his position but Gladwin is controlling well.
Gladwin stops Donnerwetter from getting back to his feet.
Gladwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gladwin wants to control but Donnerwetter is keeping him busy.
Gladwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gladwin trying to control from Donnerwetter's half guard. Donnerwetter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Donnerwetter keeping moving, preventing Gladwin from controlling successfully.
Gladwin postures up.
Gladwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnerwetter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donnerwetter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gladwin scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Gladwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gladwin throws a body punch but Donnerwetter moves out of range.
Donnerwetter misses with an uppercut. Gladwin saw that one coming.
Donnerwetter avoids the body shot from Gladwin.
Nice shot by Donnerwetter.
Gladwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donnerwetter motions for Gladwin to come forward. Donnerwetter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnerwetter lands with a slapping head kick.
Gladwin looks to land a left hand but Donnerwetter moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Donnerwetter.
Donnerwetter's corner calls for a 1-2. Donnerwetter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donnerwetter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tad Gladwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnerwetter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gladwin's head.
Gladwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnerwetter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donnerwetter.
Gladwin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donnerwetter to the mat! Donnerwetter manages to get full guard.
Donnerwetter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gladwin is one step ahead there.
Gladwin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donnerwetter keeping full guard, as Gladwin tries to pass.
Donnerwetter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gladwin is one step ahead there.
Donnerwetter is looking for a triangle but Gladwin pushes his legs off easily.
Gladwin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin controlling from the top position.
Gladwin landing with the ground and pound.
Donnerwetter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gladwin defends it easily.
Gladwin postures up and lands a big shot to Donnerwetter's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladwin throws an elbow that misses. Donnerwetter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gladwin's guard. Nice move by Donnerwetter!
Gladwin looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gladwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donnerwetter slips nicely into half guard.
Donnerwetter is looking to take a break and control but Gladwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donnerwetter throwing shots but Gladwin is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin is refusing to be controlled, as Donnerwetter sits in half guard.
Gladwin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gladwin is looking to control Donnerwetter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gladwin avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tad Gladwin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gladwin moves in looking to clinch but Donnerwetter pushes him off.
Donnerwetter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Donnerwetter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Donnerwetter misses its intended target.
Donnerwetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnerwetter scores with a leg kick.
Gladwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnerwetter moves away.
Donnerwetter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gladwin throws a front kick aimed at Donnerwetter's knee but Donnerwetter avoids it well.
Donnerwetter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donnerwetter lands a nice shot that snaps Gladwin's head back.
Gladwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnerwetter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gladwin.
Donnerwetter is not content to let Gladwin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnerwetter is looking to regain half guard here but Gladwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Donnerwetter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gladwin lands a few punches from side control.
Gladwin is trying to ground and pound but Donnerwetter uses the momentary lack of control by Gladwin to regain half guard.
Gladwin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gladwin working over Donnerwetter with some ground and pound. Donnerwetter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gladwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnerwetter actively working from the bottom here.
Gladwin drops an elbow to the side of Donnerwetter's head.
Tad Gladwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donnerwetter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gladwin.
Gladwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donnerwetter's head.
Donnerwetter is pressing down on Gladwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnerwetter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gladwin won't allow Donnerwetter to sweep him here.
Gladwin postures up and lands a big shot to Donnerwetter's brow.
Gladwin throws an elbow that misses. Donnerwetter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gladwin's guard. Nice move by Donnerwetter!
Donnerwetter looking to sit in guard and control but Gladwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnerwetter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gladwin is aware though and is defending well.
Donnerwetter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gladwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gladwin landing with the ground and pound.
Gladwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Donnerwetter has wrist control.
Gladwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donnerwetter's head.
Donnerwetter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gladwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Gladwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gladwin landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gladwin wants to control from the top but Donnerwetter keeps moving.
Gladwin wants to pass the guard but Donnerwetter is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gladwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donnerwetter's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tad Gladwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gladwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Gladwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davian Hawklight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawklight comes to the cage accompanied by War Pimp Renaissance. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davian Hawklight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawklight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawklight throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawklight closes the distance and clinches.
Hawklight tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Hawklight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawklight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Hawklight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Hawklight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawklight landing knees to the head.
Hawklight blocks an uppercut.
Hawklight looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawklight with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Benny Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a left hand.
Hawklight swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawklight lands a left hand.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawklight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawklight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawklight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Hawklight is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Hawklight throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Hawklight.
Hawklight misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws the left hand but Hawklight avoids the punch easily.
Hawklight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Hawklight - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawklight lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Hawklight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith distracts Hawklight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawklight controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawklight is on top in guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawklight is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position but Hawklight postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawklight stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawklight forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Hawklight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Hawklight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hawklight lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawklight looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith letting Hawklight take a breather here.
Smith tries to work over Hawklight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawklight throws a head punch that misses.
Hawklight has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Hawklight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawklight has Smith pushed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Hawklight fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith working aggressively here.
Hawklight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawklight prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawklight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davian Hawklight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith works Hawklight's body with a nice hook.
Smith slips a jab from Hawklight.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawklight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davian Hawklight is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawklight is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Hawklight circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Hawklight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawklight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawklight connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawklight.
Hawklight blocks a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hawklight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawklight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Hawklight thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawklight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawklight.
Hawklight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawklight misses with a body kick.
Hawklight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses the jab.
Hawklight scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Benny Smith's cut even more.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawklight throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Hawklight.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith cracks Hawklight with a good jab.
Hawklight misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Hawklight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawklight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawklight is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Hawklight circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle, before Hawklight throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hawklight lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Davian Hawklight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Buflienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Buflienko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden August!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August circles away from the clinch attempt
and August counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ivan Buflienko has been cut.
Buflienko tries to clinch there but August circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
August keeps the fight on the outside.
August fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buflienko on the side of the head.
Buflienko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. August manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buflienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
August lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by August.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August scores with a punch to the head.
August closes the distance and clinches up with Buflienko, looking for a takedown. August pushes Buflienko against the cage but Buflienko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buflienko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
August scores with a jab to the head.
Buflienko forces August back against the cage and clinches.
August effectively controlling the action here.
Buflienko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Buflienko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Buflienko digs a right hand into August's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on August's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buflienko lands a hook that snaps the head of August backwards.
August wants to stall.
Buflienko tries to land a knee to the head but August blocks with his arms.
Buflienko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buflienko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
August fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buflienko to the ground. August is now in Buflienko's guard.
August trying to control but Buflienko is working from the bottom.
August stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buflienko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buflienko wants to stand up but August is controlling him.
August loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
August forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
August scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
August has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
August looking to finish Buflienko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buflienko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August raining down shots from the mount!
Buflienko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
August working away from the top, dropping strikes.
August lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
August looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Buflienko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
August has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
August lands a nice shot to the head.
Buflienko is rocked!
Buflienko is breathing heavily.
August lands a big shot to the head and Buflienko winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aiden August!
After winning the bout, Aiden August thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Hauor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William Johnson enters the cage!
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26
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
202 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rolf Hauor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Hauor.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hauor defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hauor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hauor looking to stall.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hauor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rolf Hauor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Johnson.
Nice body punch from Hauor.
We've been hearing reports that Hauor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hauor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hauor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hauor keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hauor defends it nicely.
Johnson looks winded!
Hauor connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauor works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson is rocked!
Hauor finds Johnson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Johnson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hauor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Johnson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolf Hauor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shun Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heishiro Mitsurugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaru's entrance music is Shoot Me Again. A fine choice. Heishiro Mitsurugi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shun Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heishiro Mitsurugi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi connects with a high kick.
It looks like Shun Masaru has been cut.
Masaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitsurugi scoring well with a low kick there.
Masaru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitsurugi can pounce on him.
Mitsurugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitsurugi misses the shot to the body.
Masaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitsurugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masaru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masaru throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mitsurugi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitsurugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masaru swings for the body but Mitsurugi moves out of range.
Masaru misses with a looping right.
Masaru takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mitsurugi scores with a leg kick.
Masaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru lands with a shot to the body.
Masaru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masaru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masaru throws a shot from downtown. Mitsurugi moves away and avoids it.
Masaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mitsurugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masaru counters with a series of strikes. Mitsurugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masaru takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masaru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitsurugi in his tracks.
Mitsurugi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Masaru misses.
Masaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitsurugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Masaru.
Mitsurugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masaru.
Masaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masaru misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is looking to land body kicks.
Masaru misses the shot to the body.
Mitsurugi slips a jab and a cross from Masaru.
Masaru cracks Mitsurugi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitsurugi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mitsurugi.
Masaru is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Masaru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Masaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitsurugi instigates a clinch.
Mitsurugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masaru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitsurugi. Mitsurugi obviously looking to wear him down.
Masaru tries to bum rush Mitsurugi with a series of wild strikes but Mitsurugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masaru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mitsurugi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mitsurugi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi cracks the inside of Masaru's front leg.
Mitsurugi scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitsurugi drives through and clinches with Masaru against the cage.
Mitsurugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitsurugi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masaru takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masaru tries to keep at a distance but Mitsurugi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mitsurugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Masaru. Those never looked like landing.
Masaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitsurugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masaru's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitsurugi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masaru slips a straight right by Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi is looking to slow Masaru down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi cracks the inside of Masaru's front leg.
Masaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitsurugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masaru rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitsurugi avoids the body shot from Masaru.
Masaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitsurugi can pounce on him.
Masaru lands with a shot to the body.
Mitsurugi throws a nice head kick!
Shun Masaru's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitsurugi.
Masaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masaru misses with a kick to the body
and Mitsurugi counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitsurugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitsurugi fakes the leg kick and cracks Masaru in the body.
Masaru misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heishiro Mitsurugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shun Masaru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitsurugi, right into the meat.
Mitsurugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Mitsurugi tenderised Masaru's leg. Masaru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitsurugi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masaru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masaru throws a body punch but Mitsurugi moves out of range.
Masaru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi is looking to slow Masaru down with leg kicks.
Masaru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitsurugi's head backwards.
Mitsurugi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mitsurugi lands a damaging elbow.
Mitsurugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitsurugi can pounce on him.
Masaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitsurugi lands a head kick!
Mitsurugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masaru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsurugi scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitsurugi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mitsurugi slips a jab from Masaru.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi feints and then cracks Masaru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masaru down.
Mitsurugi connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitsurugi lands a head kick. Masaru smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitsurugi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masaru.
Masaru is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mitsurugi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Masaru is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heishiro Mitsurugi!
In his post fight interview, Heishiro Mitsurugi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Nasarbajew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian McMullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian McMullen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nursultan Nasarbajew's chin.
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19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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26
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nursultan Nasarbajew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian McMullen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasarbajew has his takedown stuffed
and McMullen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nasarbajew!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The strikes coming from McMullen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McMullen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McMullen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McMullen lands an elbow.
McMullen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McMullen in side control, throwing shots but Nasarbajew defends.
McMullen is trying to ground and pound but Nasarbajew uses the momentary lack of control by McMullen to regain half guard.
McMullen stalling away here and it's allowed Nasarbajew to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen forces his way into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McMullen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McMullen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McMullen misses with a head shot. Nasarbajew uses the momentum to regain guard.
McMullen throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasarbajew has wrist control.
McMullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasarbajew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMullen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McMullen passes into half guard.
McMullen trying to mount his opponent but Nasarbajew defends it.
McMullen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nasarbajew with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McMullen working Nasarbajew over with strikes.
McMullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McMullen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McMullen is working for a kimura but Nasarbajew is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasarbajew is trying to stand back up but McMullen is controlling him
Nasarbajew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMullen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMullen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nasarbajew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian McMullen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nasarbajew misses with a takedown
and McMullen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McMullen trying to control the action but Nasarbajew is working from the bottom.
McMullen is trying to work for a kimura but Nasarbajew is defending well.
Nasarbajew is looking to escape.
McMullen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McMullen is looking for a kimura but Nasarbajew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McMullen to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen is looking for a kimura here.
McMullen looking for a submission but Nasarbajew manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McMullen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMullen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMullen stops Nasarbajew from standing up.
McMullen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMullen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasarbajew has wrist control.
McMullen trying to control but Nasarbajew is working from the bottom.
McMullen throwing strikes from guard but Nasarbajew blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen postures up in Nasarbajew's guard and throws a big left but Nasarbajew blocks it.
McMullen throws a big right hand that misses.
McMullen looking to sit in guard and control but Nasarbajew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McMullen has his foot on Nasarbajew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nasarbajew works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasarbajew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nasarbajew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McMullen has momentary wrist control but Nasarbajew slips an elbow through the middle.
McMullen working for a triangle but Nasarbajew defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nasarbajew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nasarbajew got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMullen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nasarbajew has managed to get both his arms back between McMullen's legs - danger averted.
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!
McMullen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasarbajew defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasarbajew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nasarbajew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMullen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nasarbajew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nasarbajew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMullen is breathing heavily.
Nasarbajew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasarbajew got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMullen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nasarbajew has managed to get both his arms back between McMullen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nasarbajew throwing strikes from guard but McMullen blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMullen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nasarbajew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian McMullen 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!
Nasarbajew fails with the takedown
and McMullen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McMullen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMullen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McMullen works his way into side control.
McMullen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen tries to score with some ground and pound. Nasarbajew controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nasarbajew regains half guard, as McMullen was trying to land strikes.
McMullen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McMullen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McMullen is working for a kimura but Nasarbajew is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McMullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasarbajew is refusing to be controlled, as McMullen sits in half guard.
McMullen wants to free his trapped foot but Nasarbajew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nasarbajew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McMullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMullen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nasarbajew is trying to stand.
McMullen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasarbajew is just riding it out for now. McMullen eventually gives up the hold.
Nasarbajew wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasarbajew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMullen.
McMullen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasarbajew defending well though.
McMullen misses with a head shot. Nasarbajew uses the momentum to regain guard.
McMullen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nursultan Nasarbajew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian McMullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMullen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian McMullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McMullen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian McMullen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Karlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burdyalov's entrance music is To The Metal. A fine choice. Mario Karlo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Karlo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Burdyalov.
Burdyalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burdyalov scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlo should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mario Karlo has been cut.
Burdyalov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karlo.
We've been told by Burdyalov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karlo throws a leg kick that misses.
Burdyalov feints a jab promting Karlo to slip. Burdyalov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karlo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karlo lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlo misses with a low kick.
Karlo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karlo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burdyalov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Karlo trying to control the position but Burdyalov is working away.
Burdyalov stops Karlo from passing to mount.
Karlo staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov is trying to control Karlo's posture but Karlo avoids it.
Karlo looking to control but instead Burdyalov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Karlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burdyalov keeps working.
Karlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burdyalov is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Burdyalov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Burdyalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlo slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Karlo ducks under a wild hook from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burdyalov misses with a looping left.
Burdyalov 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.
Burdyalov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdyalov tries to bum rush Karlo with a series of wild strikes but Karlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlo slips a straight right by Burdyalov.
A combination from Karlo does no damage.
Burdyalov throws a lazy right hand but Karlo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Karlo both land. Nice combination.
Burdyalov thuds a left hand into Karlo's body.
Karlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Burdyalov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burdyalov.
Karlo looks to throw the jab but Burdyalov is out of range.
Burdyalov scores with a three punch combo!
Burdyalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlo.
Burdyalov misses with a right hand
and Karlo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Karlo - that landed with a thud.
Burdyalov wants to get back to striking at distance but Karlo won't allow it.
Karlo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlo working aggressively here.
Burdyalov takes a shot to the head.
Karlo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlo misses with the head strike.
Karlo struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdyalov controls his hands.
Karlo has hold of one of Burdyalov's legs. Burdyalov is fighting the takedown attempt but Karlo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burdyalov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burdyalov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karlo is stalling in the full guard.
Karlo won't allow Burdyalov to sweep him here.
Karlo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mario Karlo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Karlo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burdyalov.
Karlo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karlo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burdyalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlo slips under a jab.
Burdyalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlo.
Karlo avoids the body shot from Burdyalov.
Karlo scores with a sloppy right hand. Burdyalov should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Karlo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Karlo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karlo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burdyalov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burdyalov connects with a body shot.
Burdyalov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Karlo lands.
Karlo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burdyalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlo.
Karlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burdyalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlo.
Nikolay Burdyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burdyalov lands a head shot.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab
and Karlo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdyalov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlo controls the pace.
Burdyalov keeping moving, preventing Karlo from controlling successfully.
Karlo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Karlo trying to control but Burdyalov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario Karlo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A lazy left from Burdyalov finds it's target.
Karlo tries to clinch there but Burdyalov circles away.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab
and Karlo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burdyalov wants to stand and escape but Karlo is having none of it.
Burdyalov keeping moving, preventing Karlo from controlling successfully.
Burdyalov wants to stand but Karlo is controlling the position.
Karlo controlling from the top position.
Burdyalov wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Karlo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burdyalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burdyalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdyalov throws a right hand that Karlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlo also avoids with ease.
Burdyalov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlo loads up on a big right hand but Burdyalov slips the punch.
Burdyalov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burdyalov lands the left hand.
Burdyalov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karlo backs up against the cage.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that Karlo avoids nicely.
Nikolay Burdyalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdyalov leaves Karlo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlo connects with a leg kick. Burdyalov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karlo throws a right and a left that Burdyalov avoids nicely.
Karlo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karlo lands with a straight right. Burdyalov didn't see that one coming.
Burdyalov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov lands a right hook to the body.
Karlo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karlo connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burdyalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlo.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Karlo moves out of range.
Burdyalov throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karlo throws a big shot that misses.
Burdyalov misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Burdyalov both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Mario Karlo's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that Karlo avoids nicely.
Burdyalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdyalov walks into a straight right hand from Karlo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov takes a swing at Karlo's ribcage but misses.
Burdyalov lands a jab-cross combination.
Karlo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burdyalov is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Burdyalov misses its intended target.
Karlo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov throws the left hand but Karlo avoids the punch easily.
Burdyalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlo throws a lazy right hand but Burdyalov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burdyalov misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Burdyalov misses its intended target.
Karlo misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlo scores with the left hand. Burdyalov knows he should have avoided that one.
Karlo throws a leg kick that misses.
Burdyalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolay Burdyalov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Karlo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Burdyalov misses with a straight right.
Burdyalov thuds his right hand into Karlo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karlo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burdyalov if he has to take too many more of those.
Burdyalov throws a right hand that Karlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlo also avoids with ease.
Burdyalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlo scores with a jab to the body.
Karlo thows a body shot but no joy.
Burdyalov thuds a left hand into Karlo's body.
Karlo slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Karlo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Burdyalov.
Karlo throws a shot from downtown. Burdyalov moves away and avoids it.
Burdyalov blocks a head kick by Karlo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burdyalov stuffs the takedown.
Karlo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burdyalov misses with a hook
and Karlo counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdyalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Burdyalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burdyalov with a hook.
Karlo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Burdyalov both land. Nice combination.
Burdyalov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karlo misses with an uppercut.
Karlo moves out of range of the strikes.
Burdyalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlo.
Good leg kick by Karlo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Burdyalov. Those never looked like landing.
Burdyalov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karlo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice cross by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burdyalov lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burdyalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlo.
Karlo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Burdyalov finds it's way through Karlo's defenses.
Karlo lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlo slips under a jab.
Burdyalov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlo.
Burdyalov misses with a body shot.
Burdyalov lands a jab to the head.
Karlo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burdyalov.
Karlo throws a leg kick that misses.
Burdyalov misses with an uppercut.
Burdyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burdyalov swings for the body but Karlo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlo throws a wild body kick that Burdyalov sees coming a mile off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burdyalov enables Karlo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burdyalov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burdyalov looking for a sweep. Not yet Burdyalov, not yet.
Karlo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burdyalov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlo trying to control but Burdyalov is working from the bottom.
Karlo throwing strikes but missing.
Karlo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mario Karlo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.
Karlo tries to work over Burdyalov's front leg with a kick but Burdyalov checks it.
Burdyalov looks to land a left hand but Karlo moved out of range nicely.
Burdyalov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Karlo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Burdyalov blocks the leg kick.
Burdyalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Karlo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlo throws a push kick but Burdyalov slaps the foot to one side.
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 Nikolay Burdyalov.
I think Burdyalov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mario Karlo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Molefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Li-Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Molefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Li-Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molefe shoots for a takedown but Li-Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li-Taylor throws out a loose jab but Molefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li-Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molefe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roy Li-Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molefe throws a body punch but Li-Taylor moves out of range.
Molefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li-Taylor misses with a body shot.
Molefe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Molefe dives in and grabs Li-Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li-Taylor pushes down on Molefe's head and hops out.
Molefe avoids the body shot from Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor throws a push kick but Molefe slaps the foot to one side.
Molefe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li-Taylor defends well and Molefe ends up having to push Li-Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Molefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li-Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Molefe's head.
It looks like Alex Molefe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li-Taylor prevents a body shot from Molefe.
Li-Taylor blocking some punches.
Li-Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molefe misses with a punch on the inside.
Li-Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Molefe in his tracks for a moment.
Molefe blocks an uppercut.
Li-Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
Molefe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molefe avoids a wild elbow strike from Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Molefe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li-Taylor's brow.
Li-Taylor 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.
Li-Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molefe has a couple of punches blocked by Li-Taylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molefe.
Molefe has a couple of punches blocked by Li-Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor gets through Molefe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Li-Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li-Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Molefe thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor throws a push kick but Molefe slaps the foot to one side.
Li-Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Molefe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li-Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Molefe's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molefe circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li-Taylor, right into the meat.
Molefe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li-Taylor can pounce on him.
Li-Taylor lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Li-Taylor misses with a low kick.
Molefe looking to score a takedown here. Li-Taylor is defending well but Molefe drives through and ends up in Li-Taylor's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Molefe being controlled here momentarily.
Li-Taylor is trying to control the position but Molefe postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li-Taylor holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li-Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Li-Taylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Li-Taylor throws a body punch but Molefe moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Molefe misses.
Molefe defending well as Li-Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li-Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li-Taylor throws a chopping leg kick but Molefe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li-Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Li-Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Molefe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Molefe throws a hook to the side of Li-Taylor's head but Li-Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li-Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roy Li-Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molefe cracks Li-Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molefe misses with a wild combination.
Molefe misses with a left hand
and Li-Taylor counters with a nice body kick.
Molefe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li-Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li-Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Molefe needs to keep his hands up - Li-Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Li-Taylor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Li-Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Molefe looks to score with a jab to the body but Li-Taylor is just out of range.
Li-Taylor throws a chopping leg kick but Molefe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Li-Taylor misses.
Roy Li-Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li-Taylor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Li-Taylor throws a solid leg kick but Molefe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li-Taylor.
A swing and a miss from Molefe.
Li-Taylor lunges at Molefe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molefe's hand.
Li-Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li-Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li-Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molefe blocks the body kick.
Li-Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Molefe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li-Taylor swivels and escapes.
Li-Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li-Taylor tests Molefe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molefe throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Molefe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li-Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Molefe misses with a hook. Li-Taylor ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Molefe misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor throws a combination. Molefe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alex Molefe's cut is getting worse.
Li-Taylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molefe. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Li-Taylor. Molefe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li-Taylor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Molefe is able to avoid easily.
Li-Taylor throws a body punch but Molefe moves out of range.
Li-Taylor tries to score with a low kick but Molefe moves his leg out of the way.
Li-Taylor misses with an uppercut. Molefe saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li-Taylor. That's going to slow Molefe down.
Li-Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Molefe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Molefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li-Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Molefe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li-Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Molefe avoids it.
Molefe moves out of range of the body kick.
Li-Taylor misses with a looping right.
Li-Taylor misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Li-Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Li-Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Molefe slips the punch.
A cross from Li-Taylor lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molefe jabs Li-Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Molefe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Li-Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Molefe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Li-Taylor checks a low kick from Molefe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molefe. Li-Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molefe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Molefe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li-Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li-Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molefe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li-Taylor is fending him off so far but Molefe persists. Nope, Li-Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Molefe blocks a leg kick.
Molefe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Molefe is rocked!
Alex Molefe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Li-Taylor throws a low kick, looking for Molefe's leg but Molefe calmly moves out of range.
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!
Li-Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Molefe digs a good body shot into Li-Taylor's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molefe walks into a left hand.
Molefe moves away from the strike by Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li-Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Molefe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li-Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Molefe scrambles back to his feet.
Molefe throws the left hand but Li-Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Li-Taylor throws out a loose jab but Molefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Li-Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Li-Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Molefe ducks under a wild hook from Li-Taylor.
Alex Molefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor slips a jab from Molefe.
Li-Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li-Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Molefe is just out of range.
Molefe throws a body punch but Li-Taylor moves out of range.
Molefe moves forwards but Li-Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Molefe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li-Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Molefe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molefe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molefe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li-Taylor keeping moving, preventing Molefe from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molefe works over Li-Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Molefe lands a couple of elbows.
Molefe throwing strikes but missing.
Molefe postures up in Li-Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Li-Taylor blocks it.
Li-Taylor working a defensive guard but Molefe passes into half guard.
Li-Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molefe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molefe throwing shots but Li-Taylor is blocking nicely.
Roy Li-Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li-Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Molefe sits in half guard.
Li-Taylor keeping hold of Molefe's head, controlling as best he can.
Molefe thows a huge punch but Li-Taylor dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molefe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Li-Taylor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li-Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Li-Taylor.
I've got Li-Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Li-Taylor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roy Li-Taylor waved his t-shirt featuring VICIOUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky comes into the arena with Płomień 81 - Powiedz na osiedlu blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meyer Lansky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolosi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicolosi throws a series of punches but Lansky avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Lansky.
Nicolosi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
Nicolosi throws a right hand that Lansky ducks under and follows up with a left that Lansky also avoids with ease.
Lansky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lansky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lansky drives through and clinches with Nicolosi against the cage.
Lansky pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lansky avoids it.
Lansky tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Lansky back against the cage.
A short right from Lansky.
Lansky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicolosi's efforts to push away.
Nicolosi lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolosi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolosi tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Nicolosi back against the cage.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
Lansky gets through Nicolosi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansky.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolosi misses with a knee strike.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi has a couple of punches blocked by Lansky.
Lansky digs a right hand underneath Nicolosi's ribcage. Nicolosi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Nicolosi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi blocks an uppercut.
Lansky misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lansky.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolosi fails to land.
A short uppercut from Lansky.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lansky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky lands a right hand.
Lansky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolosis head.
Nicolosi lands a left hand.
Lansky managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi.
A shot in the inside from Lansky.
Lansky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lansky blocks an uppercut.
Nicolosi prevents a body shot from Lansky.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Lansky misses with a body punch.
Lansky blocks the elbow strike.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lansky.
Lansky avoiding damage.
Lansky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolosi or not.
Lansky dodges an elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi tries to break free but Lansky pushes him back against the cage.
Nicolosi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lansky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lansky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicolosi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lansky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolosi moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicolosi throws a series of punches but Lansky avoids them all with ease.
Lansky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolosi. That did some damage!
Meyer Lansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolosi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansky.
Lansky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolosi's sensitive parts.
Nicolosi throws a leg kick but Lansky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lansky, right into the meat.
Nicolosi looks winded!
Lansky lands a body shot.
Lansky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lansky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolosi. That did some damage!
Nicolosi throws a body punch but Lansky moves out of range.
Nicolosi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meyer Lansky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lansky gets a clinch.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
Meyer Lansky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Lansky.
Lansky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolosi prevents a body shot from Lansky.
Nicolosi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lansky tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lansky takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
Lansky misses with a punch to the body.
Lansky can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolosi controls the action.
Lansky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lansky stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Lansky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but Lansky blocks with his arms.
A short right from Lansky.
Lansky misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
Nicolosi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Lansky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolosi misses with some punches.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lansky.
A body shot lands from Lansky.
Lansky tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lansky blocks an elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi pushes off an throws an elbow but Lansky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi looking to stall.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lansky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Lansky tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.
Lansky lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from Lansky.
Lansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lansky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolosi is rocked!
Come on Lansky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lansky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lansky misses with a body punch.
Lansky scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolosi's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Lansky.
Nicolosi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lansky has him pressed against the cage.
Lansky dips a shoulder and cracks Nicolosi with a mighty uppercut! Nicolosi falls back against the cage and Lansky unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nicolosi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lansky screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meyer Lansky!
Meyer Lansky retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Meyer Lansky thanked VICIOUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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