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UNFC #23 Lang vs Terranova PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiko Machine!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Machine is trying to stall.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Machine manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machine is rocked!
Diaz steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Machine is out on his feet! Diaz sets himself and nearly takes Machine's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ole Bighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osamu Kido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ole Bighead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osamu Kido!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bighead throws the left hand but Kido avoids the punch easily.
Bighead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kido takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kido misses with a takedown attempt
and Bighead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bighead throws an overhand right that lands on Kido's shoulder, as Kido tries to avoid the shot.
Bighead misses the shot to the body.
Bighead throws a right and a left that Kido avoids nicely.
Bighead misses with a hook.
Bighead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kido. Kido circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bighead misses with a hook. Kido ducked under it nicely.
Bighead clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kido is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kido is trying to maintain a safe position but Bighead gets an underhook and turns Kido into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighead is struggling to control the position.
Kido jumps guard and drags Bighead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bighead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kido has control of Bighead's left arm, preventing Bighead from doing any damage.
Kido looking to control.
Kido is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bighead is aware though and is defending well.
Bighead content to stall in guard here.
Kido avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bighead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kido keeping moving, preventing Bighead from controlling successfully.
Kido looking for a guillotine here but Bighead defends easily.
Bighead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kido's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kido has his foot on Bighead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bighead works his way back into a safe position though.
Bighead controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bighead tries to free his leg and advance position but Kido is retaining full guard.
Kido is trying to keep Bighead in close.
Kido looking for a sweep. Not yet Kido, not yet.
Bighead is looking to work some ground and pound but Kido has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bighead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bighead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kido wants to sweep here but Bighead controlling him for the moment.
Kido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bighead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bighead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bighead has managed to get both his arms back between Kido's legs - danger averted.
Kido trying to control the position.
Kido is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kido looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bighead is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kido wants to free his trapped foot but Bighead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kido is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Bighead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bighead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bighead looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bighead is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kido off and has taken his back!
Bighead scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kido has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bighead.
Bighead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kido can do to turn this around?
Kido turns into Bighead and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kido avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bighead is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kido is still trying to improve position.
Kido trying to control but Bighead is working from the bottom.
Kido pushing down on Bighead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osamu Kido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kido is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kido is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bighead sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bighead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bighead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kido uses his free foot to push down on Bighead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bighead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bighead is squirming around, avoiding Kido's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kido takes Bighead's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bighead is in trouble.
Kido patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bighead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kido working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kido looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bighead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bighead is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Will Kido go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kido is hanging on to Bighead's back as he tries to escape.
Kido working for a choke but Bighead is defending well.
Bighead trying to control the hands but Kido won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osamu Kido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bighead looks to land a body kick but Kido moved away.
Bighead dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kido. That did some damage!
Bighead lands a nice shot to the body.
Bighead lands a nice looking body shot.
Bighead throws a hook but Kido blocks it.
Kido blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bighead misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bighead. That's going to slow Kido down.
Bighead throws a hook but Kido avoids it easily.
Kido fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bighead sprawls well initially but Kido persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kido wants to control but Bighead is keeping him busy.
Kido sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bighead trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bighead tries to hold on but Kido postures up.
Kido tries to control but Bighead wriggling away.
Bighead tries to lock up and control but Kido gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kido is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bighead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kido has control of Bighead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bighead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kido moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bighead has worked his arm free - good work by Bighead!
Bighead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kido swings around for an armbar but Bighead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kido's guard.
Kido working for submissions but it's allowed Bighead to get to half guard.
Bighead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kido keeps working.
Kido is looking to get back to full guard here but Bighead has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bighead working the strikes but Kido uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kido wants to improve his position but Bighead is controlling well.
Bighead is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bighead landing shots from mount.
Bighead landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bighead with good strikes from the mount here!
Bighead lands a big shot there that rocks Kido but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kido tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bighead with a couple of short strikes.
Kido wants to control but Bighead is having none of it.
Bighead lands with some strikes.
Bighead connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole Bighead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bighead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole Bighead!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Bhatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhatt has chosen Indestructable as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeet Bhatt enters the cage!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeet Bhatt!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracier avoids the head kick by Bhatt.
We've been informed that Bhatt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bhatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bhatt takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Gracier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracier gets through Bhatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bhatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracier works on Bhatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Bhatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bhatt clinches with his opponent.
Bhatt looking to throw knees to the head but Gracier is blocking nicely.
Gracier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracier lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracier lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bhatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracier works on Bhatt's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracier.
A short right from Gracier.
A short uppercut from Gracier.
Bhatt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bhatt slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Gracier.
Gracier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bhatt tries to work over Gracier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracier.
Gracier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bhatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bhatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracier breaks the clinch.
Bhatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracier blocks a head kick by Bhatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracier gets a clinch.
Bhatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracier has double underhooks.
Bhatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracier has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gracier fails to land.
Gracier managing to block the knees to the body from Bhatt.
Gracier lands with a light punch inside.
Bhatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bhatt misses with a body kick.
Bhatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gracier.
Gracier pushes Bhatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracier scores with a shot to the side of Bhatt's head.
Gracier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracier forces Bhatt back against the cage and clinches.
Gracier misses with the head strike.
Bhatt has a couple of punches blocked by Gracier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bhatt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bhatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracier breaks from the clinch.
Gracier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bhatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bhatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bhatt throws a sloppy head kick and Gracier moves out of range easily.
Bhatt misses with a head kick.
Bhatt throws a wild body kick that Gracier sees coming a mile off.
Bhatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Bhatt gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt has had enough of the clinch but Gracier keeps him there for the moment.
Gracier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhatt tries to break free but Gracier pushes him back against the cage.
Gracier struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhatt controls his hands.
Gracier is working Bhatt over against the cage.
Gracier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracier instigates a clinch.
Bhatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bhatt moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bhatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bhatt throws a series of punches but Gracier avoids them all with ease.
Bhatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracier clinches up with Bhatt and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bhatt gets a clinch.
Gracier manages to break the clinch.
Bhatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Royce Gracier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bhatt takes a shot to the head.
Gracier manages to break the clinch.
Bhatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracier's head.
Gracier walks into a stiff left hand from Bhatt.
Bhatt pushes Gracier away with a front kick.
Bhatt drives through and clinches with Gracier against the cage.
Gracier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracier clinches up against the cage.
Bhatt tries to work over Gracier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gracier.
Bhatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracier can't find room to land a body shot as Bhatt controls the action.
Gracier throws a head punch that misses.
Bhatt wants to break free but Gracier has control.
Gracier tries to throw a body punch but Bhatt avoids it by throwing Gracier back against the cage.
Bhatt prevents a body shot from Gracier.
Gracier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhatt can do to turn this around?
Bhatt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracier.
Gracier clinches with his opponent.
Gracier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bhatts head.
Gracier throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bhatt takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracier prevents Bhatt from breaking the clinch.
Gracier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracier here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracier lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bhatt.
Gracier manages to break the clinch.
Gracier gets tackled into the cage by Bhatt. Bhatt maintains the clinch.
Gracier tries to throw a body punch but Bhatt avoids it by throwing Gracier back against the cage.
Bhatt tries a body shot but Gracier blocks it.
Gracier working aggressively here.
Gracier lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracier.
Bhatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracier as Bhatt tries to tie him up.
Gracier scores with a shot to the side of Bhatt's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracier.
Gracier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bhatt wants to stall.
Gracier lands a shoulder strike.
Gracier scores with a shot to the side of Bhatt's head.
A nice left hand lands by Gracier.
Gracier lands an uppercut.
Gracier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bhatt closes the distance and clinches.
Gracier tries to work over Bhatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracier has Bhatt pressed against the cage, preventing Bhatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bhatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracier lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracier manages to break the clinch.
Bhatt misses with a few strikes there.
Jeet Bhatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bhatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhatt.
Bhatt misses with a head kick.
Bhatt lands with a slapping head kick.
Bhatt is breathing heavily.
Gracier wants to clinch.
Gracier avoids a kick to the body.
Bhatt clinches.
Gracier lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracier misses with a body shot.
Gracier tries to keep at a distance but Bhatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bhatt's efforts to push away.
Gracier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Gracier struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhatt controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracier.
Bhatt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Gracier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bhatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracier won't allow it.
Gracier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracier scores with a shot to the side of Bhatt's head.
Gracier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Gracier gets through Bhatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracier.
A short left from Gracier.
Gracier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bhatt moves into range and clinches up with Gracier.
Gracier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracier as Bhatt tries to tie him up.
Gracier lands a left hand.
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!
Gracier lands an uppercut.
Gracier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bhatt throws a sloppy head kick and Gracier moves out of range easily.
Bhatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bhatt lands a high kick!
Gracier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracier drives through and clinches with Bhatt against the cage.
Gracier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bhatt landing knees to the head.
Bhatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Gracier.
Gracier lands an uppercut.
Gracier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracier.
Gracier digs a right hand into Bhatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bhatt's gas tank.
Gracier lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracier has Bhatt pressed against the cage, preventing Bhatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracier lands a nice uppercut.
Gracier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracier lands a body punch.
Gracier lands with a right to the head.
Gracier lands a left hand.
Gracier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracier is leaning against Bhatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracier gets through Bhatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bhatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bhatt on the side of the head.
Bhatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bhatt.
Bhatt blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhatt throws a head kick but Gracier moves out of range.
Gracier closes the distance and pushes Bhatt back into the cage.
Gracier works on Bhatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracier manages to break the clinch.
Bhatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracier takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracier lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracier lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracier.
Jeet Bhatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Gracier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracier!
Royce Gracier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davian Hawklight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawklight has chosen War Pimp Renaissance as his entrance music. Davian Hawklight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davian Hawklight!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzaski moves in looking to clinch but Hawklight pushes him off.
Suzaski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suzaski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Suzaski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suzaski slips a jab from Hawklight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suzaski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawklight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawklight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawklight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawklight lands a big uppercut and Suzaski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Suzaski looks OK. Hawklight waves Suzaski back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawklight looks to land a body kick but Suzaski moved away.
Hawklight blocks a leg kick.
Suzaski looks to land a left hand but Hawklight moved out of range nicely.
Hawklight throws a solid leg kick but Suzaski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawklight.
Suzaski misses with a double jab.
Suzaski darts in and clinches Hawklight up against the cage.
Hawklight misses with a knee to the head.
Hawklight swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzaski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawklight lands a hook that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hawklight fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawklight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Suzaski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawklight slowing the pace effectively.
Hawklight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawklight is looking to control Suzaski's arms but Suzaski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawklight has his back to the cage.
Suzaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Suzaski.
Hawklight tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Suzaski scores with a hook to the body.
Hawklight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hawklight tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Hawklight pushes Suzaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawklight tries to land a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski works on Hawklight's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawklight throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzaski.
Hawklight effectively controlling the action here.
Suzaski misses with a body punch.
Suzaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawklight tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
Hawklight blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
Hawklight looking to stall.
Hawklight swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hawklight fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawklight scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawklight is trying to maintain a safe position but Suzaski gets an underhook and turns Hawklight into the cage.
Suzaski blocking some punches.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Hawklight blocks it.
Suzaski tries to work over Hawklight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawklight misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawklight misses with some punches.
Suzaski lands a body shot.
Hawklight misses with a punch on the inside.
Suzaski misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawklight fails to land.
Hawklight misses with the head strike.
Suzaski decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hawklight passes into half guard.
Hawklight controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawklight wants to free his trapped foot but Suzaski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suzaski tries to get to full guard but Hawklight has control of the leg.
Hawklight content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davian Hawklight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawklight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawklight with a nice cross.
Hawklight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawklight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawklight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suzaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suzaski throws a leg kick
and Suzaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzaski is rocked!
Suzaski looks for a takedown but Hawklight sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Hawklight.
Oh Suzaski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawklight pounces like a tiger and cracks Suzaski with a vicious hook! Suzaski is down but not out! Hawklight follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davian Hawklight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fujiyama Akagono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujiyama Akagono has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiyama Akagono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Conger!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conger cracks Akagono with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conger checks a leg kick nicely.
Akagono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conger.
Conger avoids a kick to the body.
Conger swings widly with a right hand
and Akagono counters with a two punch combo.
Akagono avoids the body shot from Conger.
Akagono stuffs the takedown.
Conger throws a head kick that misses.
Conger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akagono.
Conger throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagono lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akagono moves forwards but Conger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akagono closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akagono lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagono seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Akagono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conger is keeping the position for now.
Conger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akagono trying to control but Conger is working from the bottom.
Conger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Akagono trying to control but Conger is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akagono avoids the body shot from Conger.
Conger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akagono checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akagono throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conger.
Akagono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conger as he avoids it easily.
Akagono moves in looking to clinch but Conger pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akagono throws a shot from downtown. Conger moves away and avoids it.
Conger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akagono in his tracks.
Conger tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagono looks to land a left hand but Conger moved out of range nicely.
Akagono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagono tries to clinch but Conger moves out of range.
Conger throws a sloppy head kick and Akagono moves out of range easily.
Akagono misses with a few strikes there.
Conger misses the shot to the body.
Conger blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Conger misses.
Conger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Conger misses
and Akagono counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big left from Conger misses.
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!
Conger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akagono eats them both and turns towards Conger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Josh Conger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagono tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conger.
Conger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akagono moves in looking to clinch but Conger pushes him off.
Conger swings for the body but Akagono moves out of range.
Akagono fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiyama Akagono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akagono walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Conger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akagono doesn't manage to clinch there - Conger circles away.
Conger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akagono avoids it really well and circles away.
Akagono moves into range and clinches up with Conger.
Akagono tries to break free but Conger pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Akagono has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Akagono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Akagono misses the target.
Conger tries to keep at a distance but Akagono has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akagono is trying to maintain a safe position but Conger gets an underhook and turns Akagono into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagono tries to score a body lock takedown but Conger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akagono takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Conger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conger stalks Akagono and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akagono's face. Akagono staggers backwards, shaken.
Conger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akagono tries for a takedown but Conger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akagono shoots in for a double leg but Conger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiyama Akagono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger digs a good hook to Akagono's body.
Josh Conger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conger misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conger throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagono blocks a head kick by Conger.
Akagono misses with a takedown attempt
and Conger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akagono throws a right hand that Conger ducks under and follows up with a left that Conger also avoids with ease.
Akagono throws out a loose jab but Conger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagono takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akagono on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Conger catches Akagono right on the button with a cross.
Conger throws a series of punches but Akagono avoids them all with ease.
Conger misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Conger misses.
Conger misses with a jab to the body
and Akagono counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akagono circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Conger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akagono checks a leg kick.
Akagono misses with a head kick.
Conger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Conger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akagono tries to clinch but Conger moves away
and Conger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akagono thinking.
Akagono shoots in but no luck this time.
Conger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akagono has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conger finds it's way round the side to connect with Akagono's head.
Akagono on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akagono closes the distance but Conger moves to the side
and Conger counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger connects with a body shot that sends Akagono's belly button to the back.
Akagono tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Conger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Conger throws a series of punches but Akagono moves out of range.
Akagono rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akagono thinking.
Akagono blocks a head kick by Conger.
Akagono gets a clinch.
Conger lands a shot to the body.
Conger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Conger controlling the action here for a moment.
Conger manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Conger 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akagono tries to land a front kick but Conger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akagono counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conger's knee momentarily.
Akagono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conger defends well and Akagono ends up having to push Conger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conger is pressed up against the cage. Akagono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conger down to the mat. Conger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akagono at a distance.
Conger lands a jab.
Akagono is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger cracks Akagono with a good jab.
Fujiyama Akagono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conger throws the left hand but Akagono avoids the punch easily.
Akagono takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conger throws a nice looking combination but Akagono bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akagono doesn't manage to clinch there - Conger circles away.
Akagono darts in looking for a takedown but Conger gets double underhooks and turns Akagono into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiyama Akagono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger tries to throw a body punch but Akagono avoids it by throwing Conger back against the cage.
Conger lands a hook that snaps the head of Akagono backwards.
Akagono breaks from the clinch.
Conger slips a straight right by Akagono.
A right-left combo lands from Conger.
Conger throws a leg kick
and Akagono counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akagono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conger throws a front kick that sends Akagono stumbling back into the cage.
Akagono closes the distance and pushes Conger back into the cage.
Akagono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conger stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Akagono.
Akagono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akagono misses with a head kick.
Akagono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akagono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akagono takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Conger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conger.
Conger throws a right hand that misses
and Akagono counters with a nice uppercut.
Akagono needs to keep his hands up - Conger had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Conger.
Conger throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagono shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conger sprawls well. Conger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akagono gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akagono tries to clinch up
and Conger counters with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Conger.
Conger throws a solid leg kick but Akagono takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conger tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagono moves away from the strike by Conger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagono tries to clinch but Conger moves out of range.
Conger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conger keeps the fight on the outside.
Conger misses with a combination
and Akagono counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akagono throws a leg kick
and Conger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fujiyama Akagono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Conger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akagono throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Conger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conger 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Conger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soloman Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell comes into the arena with Mobb Deep - Hell On Earth (Front Lines) blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Raise Hell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Raise Hell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soloman Moore!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hell counters with a single leg into guard. Moore didn't expect that.
Hell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moore controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moore controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hell is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Hell is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hell trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Hell is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hell wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Hell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hell moves into full mount! Moore won't be happy about that!
Hell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hell punching from mount but Moore doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moore is bucking up trying to escape but Hell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hell landing strikes from the mount.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moore looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Soloman Moore has been cut.
Hell lands a big shot there that rocks Moore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hell.
Hell looking to finish Moore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moore!
Hell is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Moore is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raise Hell!
During a confident post fight interview, Raise Hell 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnhildur Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ragnhildur Haraldsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnhildur Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haraldsson throws a good cross that connects.
Haraldsson cracks the inside of Byhenikov's front leg.
Haraldsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Byhenikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson misses with a looping right.
Byhenikov lands an overhand right.
Haraldsson avoids the head kick by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haraldsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Byhenikov.
Haraldsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haraldsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Haraldsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haraldsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haraldsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byhenikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Byhenikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Byhenikov lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haraldsson backwards.
Byhenikov lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Byhenikov.
Haraldsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byhenikov lands a nice uppercut.
Byhenikov has a couple of punches blocked by Haraldsson.
Byhenikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haraldsson or not.
Haraldsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Byhenikov.
Haraldsson trying to control the position but instead, Byhenikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haraldsson into the cage.
Haraldsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byhenikov.
Haraldsson tries to break free but Byhenikov pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byhenikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haraldsson can't break the clinch.
Byhenikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haraldsson tries to stall but Byhenikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byhenikov works on Haraldsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Byhenikov digs a right hand into Haraldsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haraldsson's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Byhenikov effectively controlling the action here.
Haraldsson misses with a punch to the body.
Byhenikov is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Haraldsson fails to land.
Byhenikov presses Haraldsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haraldsson or not.
Byhenikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haraldsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Byhenikov blocks a body shot from Haraldsson.
Byhenikov blocks a body shot from Haraldsson.
Nice body punch from Byhenikov - that landed with a thud.
Byhenikov pushes Haraldsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Byhenikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haraldsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Byhenikov misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov stalling the fight.
Haraldsson throws a head punch that misses.
Byhenikov gets through Haraldsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byhenikov scores with a shot to the side of Haraldsson's head.
Byhenikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haraldsson backwards.
Haraldsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byhenikov can't find room to land a body shot as Haraldsson controls the action.
Haraldsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byhenikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haraldsson is trying to force a seperation but Byhenikov has the dominant position.
Haraldsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Byhenikov won't allow it.
Haraldsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Haraldsson tries to throw a body punch but Byhenikov avoids it by throwing Haraldsson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Haraldsson should have avoided that one.
Haraldsson throws a combination that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Byhenikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haraldsson can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Haraldsson is having none of it.
Haraldsson can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Haraldsson doesn't allow it.
Haraldsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov continues to stall.
Haraldsson tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Byhenikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byhenikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Byhenikov working for a guillotine from mount but Haraldsson is in no mood to give up.
Haraldsson is looking to improve his position but Byhenikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Haraldsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byhenikov looking to control but Haraldsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Haraldsson doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byhenikov controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haraldsson is looking to escape.
Byhenikov controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haraldsson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haraldsson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Haraldsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byhenikov. Byhenikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Byhenikov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byhenikov. Haraldsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haraldsson throws the kick towards the body but Byhenikov avoids it.
Byhenikov with a hook.
Byhenikov misses the jab.
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Byhenikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haraldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byhenikov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson throws a right hand that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haraldsson!
Haraldsson is letting Byhenikov control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Haraldsson is working from the bottom.
Haraldsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Byhenikov wants to control but Haraldsson is keeping him busy.
Ragnhildur Haraldsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haraldsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Byhenikov dominates the positioning.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byhenikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Byhenikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haraldsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Haraldsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Byhenikov.
A short right from Byhenikov on the inside.
Haraldsson has had enough of the clinch but Byhenikov keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haraldsson's efforts to push away.
Haraldsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byhenikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byhenikov.
Haraldsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byhenikov gets through Haraldsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haraldsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byhenikov connects with a looping right hand.
Haraldsson is rocked!
Byhenikov throws a leg kick which misses Haraldsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Haraldsson tries to avoid it.
Byhenikov pushes Haraldsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Haraldsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byhenikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Byhenikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Byhenikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson tries a body shot but Byhenikov blocks it.
Haraldsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byhenikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haraldsson or not.
Byhenikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Byhenikov.
Haraldsson has had enough of the clinch but Byhenikov keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Byhenikov.
Haraldsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Byhenikov.
Haraldsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byhenikov.
Come on Byhenikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Byhenikov.
A right hand to the body from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byhenikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byhenikov scores with a shot to the side of Haraldsson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byhenikov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eluard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Eluard.
Rigo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eluard sprawls well initially but Rigo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eluard trying to control here.
Rigo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eluard sees it coming and defends easily.
Rigo wants to work for an arm triangle but Eluard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eluard trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigo seems to be working for a kimura but Eluard defends the submission attempt.
Eluard tries to get to full guard but Rigo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rigo is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eluard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rigo defends well.
Eluard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigo is aware though and is defending well.
Eluard trying to keep a closed guard but Rigo is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard 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.
Rigo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigo wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Eluard keeping full guard, as Rigo tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rigo wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eluard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigo.
Eluard throws a shot from downtown. Rigo moves away and avoids it.
Rigo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eluard.
Rigo ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Eluard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rigo on the side of the head.
It looks like Ondrej Rigo has been cut.
Rigo throws an off balance right hand
and Eluard counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rigo.
Eluard misses with a looping left.
Rigo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigo is just out of range.
Rigo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Eluard lands.
Eluard missing with a left hand there. Rigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rigo fails to land the takedown.
Eluard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigo.
Rigo shoots in looking for a takedown. Eluard tries to sprawl out of it but Rigo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eluard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ondrej Rigo.
Eluard connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard takes one on the button.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eluard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rigo on the side of the head.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigo was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Eluard throws a body punch but Rigo moves out of range.
Rigo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martinez Eluard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Eluard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eluard throws a sloppy body shot
and Rigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Rigo throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Nice jab there from Eluard.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martinez Eluard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rigo looks for a takedown but Eluard sprawls well.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigo manages to avoid it.
Eluard throws a hook but Rigo blocks it.
Rigo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Eluard misses.
Rigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rigo shoots in but no luck this time.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ondrej Rigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Eluard.
Eluard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rigo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eluard's guard.
Rigo forces his way into half guard.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Rigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard looking for submissions off his back.
Rigo is trying to work for a kimura but Eluard is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rigo wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.
Rigo trying to work for an americana but Eluard has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eluard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rigo defends well.
Eluard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eluard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rigo wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Rigo trying to move into half guard but instead Eluard has managed to sweep!
Rigo keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eluard wants to work for an arm triangle but Rigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rigo tries to get to full guard but Eluard has control of the leg.
Eluard is looking for a kimura here.
Rigo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eluard is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eluard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eluard trying to control from half guard but Rigo is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rigo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eluard pulls his head out easily.
Rigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard seems to be looking for submissions.
Rigo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rigo trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigo is just out of range.
Eluard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eluard.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Rigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Eluard.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigo dives in and grabs Eluard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes down on Rigo's head and hops out.
Rigo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eluard working for submissions but it's allowed Rigo to get to half guard.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Rigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rigo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eluard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigo.
Rigo prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Rigo is trying to work for a kimura but Eluard is defending well.
Eluard looking for submissions off his back.
Eluard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rigo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eluard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eluard wants to improve his position but Rigo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eluard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rigo has cracked it and Eluard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rigo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ondrej Rigo!
During a confident post fight interview, Ondrej Rigo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Terranova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses.
Lang throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vinnie Terranova has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lang.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Terranova has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Terranova walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lang.
Terranova looks winded!
Terranova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Lang.
Lang 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.
Lang scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vinnie Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Lang.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova misses with a body kick.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Lang.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lang! Terranova is out on his feet! Lang rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Terranova is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Terranova is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Lang!
Josh Lang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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