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UNFC #14 Reznick vs Jitsu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeet Bhatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadiz Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhatt comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructable. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeet Bhatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cadiz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Bhatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bhatt sends Gomez down but not out. Bhatt dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Cadiz Gomez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhatt trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez struggling a bit here.
Bhatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez is pushing Bhatt's head away, looking to escape. Bhatt manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhatt throws an elbow but Gomez slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Bhatt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bhatt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom here.
Bhatt advances nicely into full mount.
Bhatt unloads with some shots from mount but Gomez bucks and avoids them well.
Bhatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bhatt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bhatt content just to control the position here.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound.
Bhatt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bhatt throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bhatt thowing shots but they're missing.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt working Gomez over with strikes here.
Gomez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bhatt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bhatt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bhatt throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bhatt content just to control the position here.
Bhatt throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bhatt controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bhatt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bhatt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bhatt throwing strikes here but Gomez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bhatt lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Bhatt maintains control.
Bhatt looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhatt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeet Bhatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadiz Gomez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bhatt blocks a jab.
Bhatt moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Bhatt tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Bhatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Bhatt.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Bhatt moved out of range.
Bhatt wants to clinch.
Cadiz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Bhatt lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhatt manages to avoid it.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Bhatt blocks the low kick.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Bhatt's head but Bhatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bhatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez throws a right hand that Bhatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Bhatt also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhatt connects with a high kick.
Bhatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Bhatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhatt lands a head kick. Gomez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Bhatt is out of range.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Bhatt moves away and avoids it.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Jeet Bhatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bhatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bhatt tries to clinch
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Bhatt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Bhatt tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez throws the left hand but Bhatt avoids the punch easily.
Bhatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bhatt rushes Gomez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bhatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Bhatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bhatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Gomez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bhatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Bhatt misses with a head kick.
Bhatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bhatt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jeet Bhatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bhatt tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Bhatt tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Bhatt counters with a one-two to the body.
Bhatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomez's head.
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez misses with a hook
and Bhatt counters with a straight that turns Gomez's legs to rubber! Bhatt pushes forward with more strikes and Gomez goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeet Bhatt!
Our winner, Jeet Bhatt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Vyaschelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vyaschelov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Move That Dope kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asiong Salonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Vyaschelov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salonga.
Salonga throws a right hand that Vyaschelov ducks under and follows up with a left that Vyaschelov also avoids with ease.
Salonga scores with a one two! Vyaschelov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vyaschelov tries to clinch up but Salonga circles away and keeps his distance.
Asiong Salonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonga stalks Vyaschelov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vyaschelov's face. Vyaschelov staggers backwards, shaken.
Salonga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vyaschelov is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Vyaschelov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Salonga presses forward with punches and knees until Vyaschelov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Vyaschelov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asiong Salonga!
Sergei Vyaschelov spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow, But every gotta lose some day'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xu Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pharrell Williams - Hunter. The key to victory for Xu Halo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xu Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Gregoire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregoire misses with a takedown attempt - Halo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregoire. Gregoire gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregoire misses with a takedown attempt - Halo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xu Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gregoire.
Halo clinches up with Gregoire and pushes him back against the cage.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo is working Gregoire over against the cage.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregoire backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregoire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gregoire looks winded!
Halo lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregoire off the cage and back into range.
Halo drops Gregoire with a beautiful combination! Gregoire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halo is looking for the KO!
Halo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gregoire to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xu Halo!
Xu Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Tamaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Pops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamaso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Comin to your city. On his way into the cage it seems that Vinny Tamaso has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vinny Tamaso seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Tamaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Pops!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pops looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamaso is just out of range.
Tamaso lands a lovely overhand right.
Tamaso slips a jab from Pops.
Tamaso dips to his left and cracks Pops with an uppercut!
Tamaso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tamaso!
Tamaso takes one to the side of the head.
Tamaso misses with a low kick as Pops jumps back.
A big left from Pops misses.
Pops checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pops throws an overhand right that lands on Tamaso's shoulder, as Tamaso tries to avoid the shot.
Tamaso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tamaso throws a right hand that Pops ducks under and follows up with a left that Pops also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pops checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pops has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pops thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pops checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tamaso as Pops shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamaso misses with a wild body shot.
Pops with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamaso to score with a decent uppercut.
Pops takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pops throws a sloppy body shot
and Tamaso counters with a one-two to the body.
Tamaso tried to score with a low kick but Pops checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tamaso, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Tamaso.
Vinny Tamaso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamaso throws a right and a left that Pops avoids nicely.
Tamaso cracks Pops with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tamaso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tamaso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pops has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pops swings widly with a right hand
and Tamaso counters with an inside leg kick.
Tamaso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamaso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pops.
Tamaso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pops's calf.
Tamaso lands with a nice body punch.
Tamaso throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinny Tamaso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamaso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pops has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tamaso scores with a shot to the body.
Tamaso connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamaso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pops.
Tamaso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pops swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pops blocks a low kick nicely.
Tamaso throws a low kick, looking for Pops's leg but Pops calmly moves out of range.
Tamaso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tamaso connects with an inside leg kick.
Pops throws a body punch but Tamaso moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamaso with a nice cross.
Pops closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pops seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tamaso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tamaso is looking to improve his position.
Tamaso keeping control of the position.
Tamaso is looking for a sweep. Pops is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pops lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamaso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pops's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pops's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamaso tries to get the hooks in deep but Pops pushed the leg off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamaso is trying to stick to Pops's back but Pops is turning into Tamaso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tamaso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pops.
Tamaso has control of Pops's left arm, preventing Pops from doing any damage.
Pops is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tamaso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pops manages to get himself to full guard.
Pops is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tamaso rolls with it to try and escape but Pops cranks on the arm and Tamaso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Pops!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killers. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a head kick. That will keep Hopkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miller misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Miller.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Miller.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopkins.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
Miller misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller slips a straight right by Hopkins.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Miller lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Hopkins jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a high kick!
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Miller checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Jeffrey Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Miller connects with a high kick.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller misses with a leg kick
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Miller catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller misses with the combination.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Miller lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Miller sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jon Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffrey Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a jab.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Miller tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Miller throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
Miller cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Hopkins.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!
A relieved looking Jeffrey Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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, Orange Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Byhenikov misses.
Joe walks into a straight right hand from Byhenikov.
Good work by Byhenikov as he checks the leg kick.
Byhenikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joe wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Joe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov looking to control.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byhenikov's head.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byhenikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov controlling Joe's posture.
Byhenikov controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Byhenikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Byhenikov's legs - danger averted.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Byhenikov's brow.
Byhenikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Byhenikov wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Joe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Joe avoids the attempt from Byhenikov to control.
Joe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a couple of good shots and Byhenikov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Joe punishes Byhenikov with strikes from the back mount.
Byhenikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Joe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Joe not allowing Byhenikov to control his hands.
Byhenikov is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe scores with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Joe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Joe struggling to land strikes to the head as Byhenikov covers up.
Byhenikov covers up after that shot from Joe.
Joe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joe has Byhenikov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byhenikov avoids the strikes from Joe.
Joe avoiding Byhenikov 's attempts to control his hands.
Joe loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Byhenikov hold on?
Byhenikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Joe wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to escape but Joe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Joe is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Byhenikov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Joe.
Byhenikov is rocked!
Joe is not going to allow Byhenikov to sit and survive in this position.
Joe is landing with strikes from the back.
Byhenikov is still in real trouble! Can Joe finish him?
Joe lands a big shot to the side of the head and Byhenikov goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orange Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Orange Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rob Zombie - Dragula . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Okunaba lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Okunaba shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okunaba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Okunaba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Okunaba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Okunaba grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Okunaba in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brown is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yatamatomo Hirozaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Li-Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hirozaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera - Primal Concrete Sledge. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yatamatomo Hirozaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Li-Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li-Taylor cracks the inside of Hirozaki's front leg.
Crunch! Li-Taylor slams his shin into Hirozaki's torso.
Hirozaki loads up on a big right hand but Li-Taylor slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor lands a jab to Hirozaki's midsection.
Li-Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hirozaki throws a shot from downtown. Li-Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Hirozaki misses with a hook. Li-Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Li-Taylor thuds his shin into the meat of Hirozaki's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li-Taylor scores with a nice body kick.
Li-Taylor scores with a push kick.
Hirozaki is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Li-Taylor!
Li-Taylor punishes Hirozaki's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirozaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li-Taylor connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirozaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Li-Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirozaki at a distance.
Hirozaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li-Taylor can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li-Taylor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li-Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li-Taylor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li-Taylor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li-Taylor jabs Hirozaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Li-Taylor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li-Taylor stuns Hirozaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li-Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirozaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li-Taylor lands a front kick.
Li-Taylor dips to his left and cracks Hirozaki with an uppercut!
Li-Taylor is looking to slow Hirozaki down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Hirozaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hirozaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Li-Taylor scores with a kick to the body.
Li-Taylor scores with the left hand. Hirozaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Li-Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li-Taylor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hirozaki will feel that in the morning.
Li-Taylor scores with a jab.
Hirozaki throws out a loose jab but Li-Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li-Taylor works Hirozaki's body with a nice hook.
Li-Taylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hirozaki. That did some damage!
Hirozaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hirozaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Li-Taylor scores with a push kick.
Li-Taylor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Li-Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Li-Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirozaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li-Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hirozaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hirozaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li-Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li-Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hirozaki 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.
Li-Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li-Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hirozaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li-Taylor.
That kick from Li-Taylor tenderised Hirozaki's leg. Hirozaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hirozaki looks to land a left hand but Li-Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Li-Taylor connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li-Taylor sends Hirozaki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Li-Taylor is motioning to the referee to let Hirozaki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hirozaki is rocked!
Li-Taylor drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hirozaki's head, knocking him out cold! Li-Taylor is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Li-Taylor!
Roy Li-Taylor made sure to mention his sponsor, VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvean Maxiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silvean Maxiq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxiq lands a jab to Tisoaka's midsection.
Tisoaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tisoaka misses with a two punch combination.
Maxiq lands a right hook to the body.
Tisoaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maxiq manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in Tussle inform me that Tisoaka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maxiq has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maxiq is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tisoaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tisoaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tisoaka is working Maxiq over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tisoaka postures up in Maxiq's guard and throws a big left but Maxiq blocks it.
Maxiq wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maxiq has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tisoaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tisoaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tisoaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maxiq has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tisoaka has managed to get both his arms back between Maxiq's legs - danger averted.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxiq keeps working.
Maxiq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tisoaka on the ground.
Maxiq looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maxiq is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tisoaka pulls his head out easily.
Tisoaka is looking to take a break and control but Maxiq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tisoaka controlling the action here.
Maxiq looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying for a kimura here. Maxiq looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tisoaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katuro Tisoaka!
Our winner, Katuro Tisoaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Reznick throws a body kick that misses.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reznick tries a low kick but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Reznick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reznick pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Jitsu drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jitsu postures up.
Reznick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jitsu on the ground.
Reznick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jitsu postures up in Reznick's guard and throws a big left but Reznick blocks it.
Reznick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick is adopting a defensive guard.
Jitsu throws a strike but Reznick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jitsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Reznick from controlling successfully.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Reznick defends easily.
Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reznick defends well.
Reznick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reznick wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.
Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu pushes a forearm under Reznick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reznick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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