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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Laguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laguera comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Hell Yeah. 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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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexei Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glen Dale Arizona!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguera throws a lazy uppercut
and Arizona counters with a thumping low kick.
Laguera throws a combination that misses
and Arizona counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Arizona looks at the referee who does nothing so Arizona lands a crushing right that sends Laguera to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Dale Arizona!
A pretty intense looking Glen Dale Arizona took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Alexei Laguera stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a minor setback. A speed bump, if you will. "Lobo" isn't going anywhere. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Okamoto has chosen Feel the Drive as his entrance music. Emong Salvacion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
Okamoto tried to score with a low kick but Salvacion checks it.
Okamoto swings for the body but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okamoto. That one must have hurt.
Salvacion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto avoids the body shot from Salvacion.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salvacion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto digs a good body shot into Salvacion's ribs.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Okamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvacion's calf.
Salvacion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto scores with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Salvacion shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salvacion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okamoto. Salvacion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okamoto.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion looks to land a left hand but Okamoto moved out of range nicely.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvacion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvacion's calf.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salvacion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Salvacion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Okamoto, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Okamoto against the cage but Okamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salvacion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okamoto moves away.
Salvacion misses the jab.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Okamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okamoto connects with a high kick.
Salvacion throws a body punch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okamoto thumps Salvacion with a low kick.
Salvacion avoids the body shot from Okamoto.
Okamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto feints and then cracks Salvacion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salvacion down.
Okamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salvacion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Salvacion off balance momentarily.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Salvacion misses.
Okamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okamoto lands a jab to Salvacion's midsection.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salvacion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salvacion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okamoto moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Salvacion. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Salvacion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okamoto is looking to slow Salvacion down with leg kicks.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okamoto as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
Okamoto tried to score with a low kick but Salvacion checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Okamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okamoto won't be happy with that.
Okamoto wants to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okamoto keeps working.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Okamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Okamoto trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Salvacion has control of the leg.
Okamoto missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto is looking to control Salvacion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okamoto avoid being mounted?
Salvacion is nestled in close to Okamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Salvacion's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvacion tries to avoid it.
Okamoto is looking to slow Salvacion down with leg kicks.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okamoto's waist but Okamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Okamoto.
Salvacion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Salvacion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Salvacion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okamoto takes a swing at Salvacion's ribcage but misses.
Okamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salvacion rather than just go for the knockout.
Okamoto tries to work over Salvacion's front leg with a kick but Salvacion checks it.
Salvacion throws out a loose jab but Okamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okamoto. That's going to slow Salvacion down.
Okamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salvacion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Salvacion misses the shot to the body.
Salvacion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Okamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Okamoto sprawls well.
Salvacion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Salvacion avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okamoto.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvacion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvacion's head.
Okamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvacion postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Okamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Okamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvacion pushes Okamoto off and gets back to his feet.
Okamoto blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Okamoto.
Salvacion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.
Salvacion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion looks to score with a jab to the body but Okamoto is just out of range.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Salvacion's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvacion tries to avoid it.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Salvacion connects with a right hand. Okamoto shakes it off.
Okamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salvacion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Salvacion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Salvacion's front leg.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salvacion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvacion is able to avoid easily.
Okamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvacion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Salvacion shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okamoto needs to keep his hands up - Salvacion had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto 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.
Okamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto works Salvacion's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
Okamoto is looking to slow Salvacion down with leg kicks.
Okamoto swings for the body but Salvacion moves out of range.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
Okamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvacion.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvacion throws a hook to the side of Okamoto's head but Okamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvacion throws out the jab.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Okamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okamoto trying to control the position.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
Okamoto is still trying to improve position.
Okamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiroyuki Okamoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Salvacion moves out of range easily.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okamoto.
Okamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvacion doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvacion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okamoto.
Salvacion blocks a leg kick.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okamoto lands with a nice body kick.
Okamoto 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!
Salvacion moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto takes a swing at Salvacion's ribcage but misses.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okamoto as he avoids it easily.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvacion is just out of range.
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salvacion throwing shots but Okamoto is blocking nicely.
Okamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvacion.
Emong Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvacion trying to pass the guard but Okamoto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvacion.
Okamoto is controlling Salvacion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Okamoto wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
Okamoto trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion prevents Okamoto from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okamoto is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion wants to free his trapped foot but Okamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Salvacion sits in half guard.
Okamoto trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Salvacion shoots in.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Okamoto sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Salvacion's leg. Salvacion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Okamoto lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Emong Salvacion spoke after the fight, saying 'He's the better man today... I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Cortega does no damage.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortega misses with a few strikes there.
Cortega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cortega throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Cortega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Cortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega misses with a double jab.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Cortega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortega is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to stand but Cortega is controlling the position.
Cortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortega is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Cortega looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortega is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cortega blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Cortega shoots in.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Cortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortega looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Bones Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Cortega's defenses.
Cortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Cortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bones Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortega.
Jones throws a combination. Cortega tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cortega is rocked!
Jones lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cortega falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bones Jones!
An out of breath Bones Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igot Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igot Money is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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26
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziba Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igot Money!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Igot Money has been cut.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Money doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo jabs at Money's body.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Money looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo lands a big head kick that sends Money tumbling to the mat! Halo takes a step backwards and waves Money back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Money has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halo.
Halo cracks Money with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Money falls to his knees and Halo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziba Halo!
Ziba Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seti Setu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Setu comes to the cage accompanied by Yelawolf - Catfish Billy. Kaukalo has chosen Anna rakas raju hetki as his entrance music. 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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30
264 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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28
279 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seti Setu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Kaukalo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Setu walks into a left hand.
Kaukalo lands a big right hand that sends Setu crashing to the mat! Kaukalo stays standing though and waves Setu back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaukalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Setu is rocked!
Kaukalo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Setu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pekka Kaukalo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bullet the Blue Sky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
167 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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35
162 lbs
26 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeAngelo Suggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs lands a really nice looking cross but Nieto seems unphased.
It looks like Alexandre Nieto has been cut.
Suggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nieto blocks a leg kick.
Nieto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suggs defends it nicely.
Nieto lands with an uppercut that bounces Suggs off the cage and back into range.
Suggs tries to work over Nieto's front leg with a kick but Nieto checks it.
Suggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Nieto misses with a straight left.
Nieto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suggs's head backwards.
Nieto misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Suggs.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
Nieto moves out of range of the strikes.
Suggs is looking to slow Nieto down with leg kicks.
Suggs thuds his right hand into Nieto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from Suggs both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suggs is looking to chop away at Nieto's legs.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Nieto slips a straight right by Suggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nieto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nieto.
Nieto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nieto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suggs blocks a head kick by Nieto.
Nieto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nieto motions for Suggs to come forward. Nieto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs swings widly with a right hand
and Nieto counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nieto works to advance to full mount. Suggs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nieto lands a heavy elbow.
Suggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Suggs is working hard here to advance position.
Nieto controlling from mount.
Suggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Nieto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieto controlling his opponent.
Suggs can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieto with shots to the head and body - Suggs looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeAngelo Suggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suggs swings widly with a right hand
and Nieto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suggs cracks Nieto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nieto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suggs misses with an uppercut
and Nieto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nieto.
Nieto throwing shots but Suggs is blocking nicely.
Nieto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieto wants to control but Suggs is keeping him busy.
Suggs wants to control but Nieto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suggs keeps working.
Suggs wants to control but Nieto is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeAngelo Suggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suggs checks the leg kick.
Nieto blocks a head kick by Suggs.
A swing and a miss from Suggs.
Nieto misses with a kick to the body
and Suggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Suggs throws a hook but Nieto blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs ducks right into an uppercut from Nieto.
Suggs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nieto tries to clinch there but Suggs circles away.
Nieto lands a really nice looking cross but Suggs seems unphased.
Suggs looks to throw the jab but Nieto is out of range.
Suggs throws a right hand that misses
and Nieto counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Suggs misses the target.
Nieto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suggs.
Suggs moves forwards but Nieto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieto is just out of range.
Suggs misses with a combination
and Nieto counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suggs is not content to let Nieto control the position.
Nieto controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suggs wants to control but Nieto is keeping busy.
Nieto moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nieto landing a few strikes.
Suggs can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nieto wants to take a breather but Suggs manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nieto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Nieto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Suggs misses its intended target.
Nieto misses with a wild body shot.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
Suggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nieto with a jab.
Suggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nieto looks for the body kick but Suggs saw that one coming.
Nieto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suggs tries to avoid it but Nieto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suggs to the ground. Suggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeAngelo Suggs is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs throws a right and a left that Nieto avoids nicely.
Nieto blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Nieto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nieto scores with a jab. Suggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nieto lands a body shot.
Nieto scores with a jab.
Nieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieto looks to score with a jab to the body but Suggs is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs moves away from the strike by Nieto.
Suggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suggs connects with a body shot that sends Nieto's belly button to the back.
Suggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Nieto blocks the low kick.
Suggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nieto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suggs manages to avoid it.
Nieto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nieto tests Suggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws a leg kick but Nieto checks it.
Suggs misses with a hook. Nieto ducked under it nicely.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Nieto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Suggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nieto misses with a head kick.
Suggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nieto throws the kick towards the body but Suggs avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto throws a sloppy head kick
and Suggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieto feints and as Suggs raises his hands in defense, Nieto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nieto wants to control from the top but Suggs keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nieto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suggs wants to hit a switch here but Nieto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suggs there!
Suggs tries to reverse the position but Nieto maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Nieto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nieto 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Nieto!
Our winner, Alexandre Nieto, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. Thorne has chosen Finntroll - Trollhammaren as his entrance music. Larry Thorne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
186 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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35
169 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite 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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antti Sokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sokka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorne feints and then cracks Sokka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokka down.
Thorne blocks a head kick by Sokka.
Thorne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorne wants it to stay on the feet.
Sokka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorne tries to clinch up.
Thorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larry Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne scores with a leg kick.
Thorne throws a sloppy head kick and Sokka moves out of range easily.
Thorne walks into a jab.
Sokka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thorne and Sokka are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thorne throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sokka into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thorne knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Larry Thorne!
Larry Thorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiilo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo comes into the arena with Jedi Mind Tricks- The Philosophy of Horror blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kent's choice of entrance music: I'll be Back. The key to victory for Hiilo Rodrigo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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35
197 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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32
196 lbs
18 - 18 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiilo Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Kent!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo pushes Kent away with a front kick.
Kent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kent working away.
Rodrigo sneaks back into half guard.
Kent controlling the action here.
Rodrigo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kent pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent wants to control but Rodrigo is keeping him busy.
Kent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo is trying to control but can't.
Kent thows a huge punch but Rodrigo dodges it nicely.
Kent wants to take a breather but Rodrigo is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peter Kent.
Rodrigo throws a leg kick but Kent sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kent walks into a left hand.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigo digs a good hook to Kent's body.
Rodrigo throws a good cross that connects.
Rodrigo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodrigo lands a body shot.
Kent moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kent walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kent darts in looking for a takedown but Rodrigo gets double underhooks and turns Kent into the cage.
Hiilo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kent.
Rodrigo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigo fails to land.
Kent tries to pull guard but Rodrigo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kent has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodrigo is trying to keep an underhook but Kent manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kent is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rodrigo wants to control but Kent is keeping busy.
Kent looks to land a strike but Rodrigo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigo trying to keep a closed guard but Kent is proving a slippery customer.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kent postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peter Kent.
Rodrigo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodrigo wants to advance to full mount but Kent doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rodrigo trying to control but Kent is working from the bottom.
Kent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigo's guard.
Rodrigo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent trying to control but Rodrigo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiilo Rodrigo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kent shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigo tries to sprawl out of it but Kent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigo showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent is staying active underneath Rodrigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodrigo working over Kent with some ground and pound. Kent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodrigo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing that Rodrigo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kent tries to get to full guard but Rodrigo has control of the leg.
Kent is holding on to half guard well.
Kent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodrigo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent is trying to stand back up but Rodrigo is controlling him
Rodrigo is keen to just control but Kent is a slippery customer.
Hiilo Rodrigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodrigo throws a strike but Kent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Kent is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodrigo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kent's body to avoid the submission. Kent has instead reached around Rodrigo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kent arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Kent!
Our winner, Peter Kent, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yegor Klitschko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Sanches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Sanches's head but Sanches sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanches walks into a straight right hand from Klitschko.
Sanches throws a jab when Klitschko was well out of range.
Klitschko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Sanches was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Sanches.
Klitschko throws a jab when Sanches was well out of range.
Klitschko cracks Sanches with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klitschko scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Sanches misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanches eats them both and turns towards Klitschko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Klitschko.
We've been told by Sanches's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanches tries a low kick but Klitschko avoids it.
Sanches getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanches throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanches with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klitschko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanches counters with a head kick that drops Klitschko to the mat! Klitschko scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Sanches avoids it well.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Sanches moves out of range.
Jab by Klitschko.
Klitschko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Sanches checks a low kick from Klitschko.
Sanches scores with a nice head shot.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanches circles away quickly and effectively.
Klitschko lunges at Sanches with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanches's hand.
Sanches lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sanches! Klitschko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Sanches!
Renato Sanches gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Special Ed - I'm The Magnificent. Corll has chosen South Texas Death Ride as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corll throws out a loose jab but Jayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corll sizes up Jayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Corll.
Corll swings for the body but Jayne moves out of range.
Jab from Corll.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corll.
Corll 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.
Jayne moves out of range of the body kick from Corll.
Corll keeps Jayne at a distance using the push kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jayne checks a leg kick.
Corll throws a push kick but Jayne slaps the foot to one side.
Corll moves out of range as Jayne strikes.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll digs a good body shot into Jayne's ribs.
Corll scores with the left hand. Jayne knows he should have avoided that one.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jayne moves away.
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
Jayne lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Corll.
Corll digs a good hook to Jayne's body.
Corll tries a head kick but it misses.
Jayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Corll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jayne rather than just go for the knockout.
Corll takes a swing at Jayne's ribcage but misses.
Corll is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Corll misses.
A big left from Jayne misses.
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll misses with an uppercut. Jayne saw that one coming.
Jayne misses with a double jab.
Jayne works Corll's body with a nice hook.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Corll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corll.
Jayne blocks the body kick.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corll.
Corll lands with an uppercut that bounces Jayne off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Corll there.
Corll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corll shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Jayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corll is keeping the position for now.
Corll keeping moving, preventing Jayne from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jayne pushes down on Corll's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll controlling the position well.
Jayne moves into full mount! Corll won't be happy about that!
Corll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jayne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jayne looking to control but Corll is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corll is looking to get to half guard.
Jayne with shots to the head and body - Corll looks very uncomfortable down there.
Corll tries to lock up and control but Jayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jayne working Corll over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll tries to lock up and control but Jayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jayne working Corll over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Jayne.
Jayne working the ground and pound effectively.
Corll is rocked!
Jayne tries to control but Corll wriggling away.
Corll is still in real trouble! Can Jayne finish him?
Jayne cracks Corll with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Jayne!
Patrick Jayne retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Jayne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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