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MFN 161: Kamikaze On Tokyo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine De La Morte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Morte comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Spitfire . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoine De La Morte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Morte throws a poor cross that misses
and Alfredsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De La Morte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Alfredsson.
De La Morte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alfredsson circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Alfredsson.
Alfredsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alfredsson misses with an uppercut.
Alfredsson slips under a jab from De La Morte.
De La Morte avoids the head kick by Alfredsson.
De La Morte stalks Alfredsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alfredsson's face. Alfredsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Alfredsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Morte looks to land a right hand but Alfredsson moved out of range.
Alfredsson throws a looping overhand right but De La Morte ducks down to avoid it.
De La Morte throws a big counter combination but Alfredsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that Alfredsson 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.
Alfredsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Alfredsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alfredsson connects with a solid leg kick.
De La Morte misses with a straight right.
De La Morte slips under a jab from Alfredsson.
De La Morte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De La Morte just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Alfredsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De La Morte checks the leg kick.
A cross from Alfredsson lands.
Alfredsson connects with a looping right hand.
De La Morte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alfredsson thows a leg kick but De La Morte checks it
and De La Morte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alfredsson is rocked!
Alfredsson moves out of range as De La Morte strikes.
Alfredsson is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Morte finish him?
Alfredsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alfredsson seems to have recovered his senses.
De La Morte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alfredsson is aware though and is defending well.
Alfredsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Morte is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfredsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Alfredsson content to stall in guard here.
De La Morte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Morte wants to sweep but no luck.
Alfredsson stands and throws De La Morte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De La Morte is looking for a sweep.
De La Morte is trying to control Alfredsson's posture but Alfredsson avoids it.
De La Morte tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alfredsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
De La Morte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alfredsson wants to finish this one by submission but De La Morte is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alfredsson.
De La Morte is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Morte is working hard here to advance position.
Alfredsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De La Morte can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
De La Morte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De La Morte looking to sit in guard and control but Alfredsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De La Morte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De La Morte looking to control.
De La Morte keeping moving, preventing Alfredsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson controlling from the top position.
De La Morte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Morte has his foot on Alfredsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alfredsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Alfredsson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Morte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alfredsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
De La Morte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Morte keeping moving, preventing Alfredsson from controlling successfully.
Alfredsson stays in close to De La Morte's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alfredsson 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.
Alfredsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De La Morte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Morte misses with a straight right.
De La Morte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alfredsson. Alfredsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alfredsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alfredsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alfredsson lands a high kick!
Alfredsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alfredsson moves away from the strike by De La Morte.
Alfredsson lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel Alfredsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Morte throws an off balance right hand
and Alfredsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antoine De La Morte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Morte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alfredsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Morte. Alfredsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Morte avoids the body shot from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfredsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De La Morte throws a nice looking combination but Alfredsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alfredsson throws a hook but De La Morte blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from De La Morte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alfredsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Morte throws a lazy uppercut
and Alfredsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De La Morte's guard.
De La Morte keeping moving, preventing Alfredsson from controlling successfully.
De La Morte trying to keep a closed guard but Alfredsson is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De La Morte holds on and takes a little breather.
Alfredsson advances position into side control!
De La Morte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De La Morte wants to control but Alfredsson is keeping busy.
Alfredsson content to control rather than advance.
Alfredsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De La Morte!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson looking to secure an arm triangle but De La Morte defends it well.
Alfredsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alfredsson forces the positional change into back control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De La Morte can't escape the position.
Alfredsson looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfredsson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and De La Morte taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alfredsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Alfredsson!
Daniel Alfredsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Antoine De La Morte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ce soir, j'ai rencontré un meilleur combattant tout en tous. J'ai essayé de mon mieux mais ce n'était pas assez bon. Je m'excuse auprès de tous mes fans pour ma performance ce soir.
And to my opponent; Congratulations man. It was a nice fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeskog's entrance music is Warm Shadow - Fink. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Landeskog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ash tests Landeskog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ash.
Ash swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
Landeskog throws out a loose jab but Ash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Landeskog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Landeskog connects with a looping right hand.
Ash misses with a straight left.
Landeskog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ash to the ground. Landeskog is now in Ash's guard.
Ash has his foot on Landeskog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landeskog works his way back into a safe position though.
Landeskog tries to free his leg and advance position but Ash is retaining full guard.
Ash throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Landeskog trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
Landeskog forces his way into half guard.
Landeskog controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash trying to control but Landeskog postures up.
Ash is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Landeskog content to control rather than advance.
Ash regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Ash tries to strike from the bottom.
Landeskog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ash is trying to control the position but Landeskog postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ash misses with an uppercut. Landeskog saw that one coming.
Landeskog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ash lands a couple of elbows.
Ash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ash postures up.
Ash looking to sit in guard and control but Landeskog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Landeskog looking to pass the guard.
Landeskog showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ash looking for a sweep. Not yet Ash, not yet.
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.
Ash looking to control.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving.
Ash trying to keep a closed guard but Landeskog is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeskog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ash has Landeskog pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landeskog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ash shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ash swings widly with a right hand
and Landeskog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landeskog jabs Ash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landeskog to the mat! Landeskog manages to get full guard.
Landeskog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Landeskog controls Ash momentarily but Ash frees himself.
Ash looking to sit in guard and control but Landeskog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ash working a defensive guard here.
Landeskog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash keeping moving, preventing Landeskog from controlling successfully.
Landeskog controlling from the top position.
Ash keeping moving, preventing Landeskog from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Landeskog gets tackled into the cage by Ash. Ash maintains the clinch.
Landeskog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ash has Landeskog pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ash pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Landeskog tumbling to the mat - Ash dives into Landeskog's guard.
Landeskog has an active guard here but Ash has managed to pass into half guard.
Ash is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Landeskog!
Ash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ash putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Landeskog avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ash.
Ash dominating with strikes here.
Ash trying to control but Landeskog is having none of it.
Ash dominating with strikes here.
Landeskog tries to hold on but Ash pushes him away.
Ash jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Landeskog is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Landeskog and Ash has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Landeskog can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Landeskog dodges the ground and pound from Ash.
Ash working away.
Ash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ash works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ash misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ash working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Landeskog gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Landeskog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ash.
Ash throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Landeskog is not content to let Ash control the position.
Landeskog dodges the ground and pound from Ash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeskog is looking for a sweep.
Adam Ash has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Landeskog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ash goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Landeskog rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ash's guard! Nice work there by Landeskog!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
Ash working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeskog preventing the sweep.
Landeskog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Landeskog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash trying to control the position.
Magnus Landeskog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ash doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Landeskog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ash is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landeskog.
Landeskog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ash clobbers Landeskog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ash staying out of range there.
Landeskog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ash's half guard.
Landeskog is looking to stall here but Ash recovers full guard.
Ash working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Landeskog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Landeskog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landeskog is one step ahead there.
Landeskog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landeskog has managed to get both his arms back between Ash's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ash tries to clinch up.
Landeskog looking to score a takedown here. Ash is defending well but Landeskog drives through and ends up in Ash's guard.
Adam Ash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ash striking from the bottom here.
Landeskog passes Ash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Landeskog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Ash!
Adam Ash gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Magnus Landeskog had this to say: 'My mind is not where it's supposed to be. I've been trough a rough time and that has reflected on my recent performances. I was once a 9-2 fighter with a clearly robbed loss on the verge of a title shot and now this is what's left. Pick up the pieces, that's what they say.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher. Roberto Klinkhammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batistuta. That's going to slow Klinkhammer down.
Good leg kick by Batistuta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klinkhammer slips under a jab from Batistuta.
Batistuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batistuta attempts a counter takedown but Klinkhammer avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from Batistuta tenderised Klinkhammer's leg. Klinkhammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klinkhammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batistuta.
Klinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batistuta takes a swing at Klinkhammer's ribcage but misses.
Batistuta lands with a nice body punch.
Batistuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batistuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klinkhammer! But no joy.
Batistuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batistuta throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Klinkhammer.
Batistuta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batistuta misses with a hook.
Klinkhammer flicks out a counter leg kick but Batistuta steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Batistuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
Batistuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klinkhammer's calf.
Batistuta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Batistuta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klinkhammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batistuta.
Klinkhammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batistuta.
Batistuta misses with a head shot. Klinkhammer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Batistuta postures up in Klinkhammer's guard and throws a big left but Klinkhammer blocks it.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klinkhammer wants to sweep here but Batistuta controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer controlling the position.
Batistuta postures up and lands a big shot to Klinkhammer's brow.
Klinkhammer working a defensive guard here.
Batistuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Klinkhammer has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batistuta wants to control from the top but Klinkhammer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klinkhammer is on top in guard.
Klinkhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batistuta is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinkhammer wants to stand but Batistuta is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta trying to keep a closed guard but Klinkhammer is proving a slippery customer.
Klinkhammer pushes down on Batistuta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klinkhammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Batistuta wants to hold on but Klinkhammer pushes him away.
Klinkhammer breaks from Batistuta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Batistuta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta is squirming around, avoiding Klinkhammer's attempts to control the action.
Klinkhammer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Batistuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klinkhammer fails to take his opponent's back.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from getting the reversal.
Batistuta tries to lock up and control but Klinkhammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Batistuta tries to reverse the position but Klinkhammer maintains control.
Batistuta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from improving his position.
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 Carlos Batistuta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Klinkhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batistuta gets a double leg takedown into Klinkhammer's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batistuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batistuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Klinkhammer is retaining full guard.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position but Batistuta postures up.
Klinkhammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Klinkhammer, not yet.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klinkhammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from improving his position.
Roberto Klinkhammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta wants to control but Klinkhammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batistuta is not content to let Klinkhammer control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta wants to get back to full guard.
Klinkhammer trying to control the action but Batistuta is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klinkhammer trying to pass the guard but Batistuta defending well.
Klinkhammer is looking to take a break and control but Batistuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batistuta works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Batistuta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Batistuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klinkhammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klinkhammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klinkhammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batistuta's guard.
Batistuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klinkhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klinkhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klinkhammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batistuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Batistuta keeps moving.
Klinkhammer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta controls Klinkhammer momentarily but Klinkhammer frees himself.
Klinkhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batistuta is keeping the position for now.
Klinkhammer advances position into side control!
Batistuta gets back to half guard.
Batistuta trying to hold on to Klinkhammer's head to control him but Klinkhammer postures up.
Batistuta is looking to improve his position.
Batistuta is refusing to be controlled, as Klinkhammer sits in half guard.
That's four 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.
Batistuta trying to control here.
Klinkhammer wants to free his trapped foot but Batistuta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klinkhammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klinkhammer in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klinkhammer takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Batistuta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klinkhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Carlos Batistuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Batistuta is looking to slow Klinkhammer down with leg kicks.
Klinkhammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batistuta.
Batistuta looks to throw the jab but Klinkhammer is out of range.
Batistuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Klinkhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batistuta manages to avoid it.
Batistuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klinkhammer's calf.
Batistuta lands with a nice body punch.
Batistuta wants to clinch
and Klinkhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klinkhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batistuta throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer throws a jab when Batistuta was well out of range.
Batistuta attempts a counter takedown but Klinkhammer avoids it well and moves away.
Klinkhammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batistuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klinkhammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Klinkhammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klinkhammer moves away.
Good shot there by Klinkhammer.
Batistuta moves into the clinch successfully.
Klinkhammer manages to break the clinch.
Batistuta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batistuta misses with an uppercut. Klinkhammer saw that one coming.
Klinkhammer lands with a straight right. Batistuta didn't see that one coming.
Batistuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Batistuta misses with a body kick.
Batistuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batistuta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klinkhammer sprawls well initially but Batistuta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batistuta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Batistuta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klinkhammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batistuta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klinkhammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Klinkhammer is looking to improve his position.
Batistuta seems to be working for a kimura but Klinkhammer defends the submission attempt.
Batistuta trying to control the action but Klinkhammer is working from the bottom.
Batistuta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batistuta is trying to control the action in half guard but Klinkhammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klinkhammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klinkhammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Batistuta seems to be working for a kimura but Klinkhammer defends the submission attempt.
Klinkhammer is trying to maintain the position but Batistuta is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Batistuta throws a right hand that Klinkhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Klinkhammer also avoids with ease.
Klinkhammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Batistuta scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klinkhammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klinkhammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Batistuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer throws a good cross that connects.
Klinkhammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klinkhammer lands a jab to Batistuta's midsection.
Carlos Batistuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klinkhammer cracks Batistuta with an open hand slap.
Roberto Klinkhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinkhammer throws a leg kick but Batistuta checks it.
Klinkhammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Batistuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klinkhammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer tries to break free but Batistuta pushes him back against the cage.
Klinkhammer is looking to control Batistuta's arms but Batistuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klinkhammer has his back to the cage.
Klinkhammer stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Batistuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batistuta 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Batistuta!
A very excited looking Carlos Batistuta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins. Boreling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. More than meets the eye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
202 lbs
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33
215 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Bismark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismark slips under a jab.
Boreling getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Johann Bismark has been cut.
Boreling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bismark has momentary wrist control but Boreling slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boreling with a nice head shot there.
Boreling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bismark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boreling throws a strike but Bismark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boreling keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.
Bismark prevents Boreling from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling working a defensive guard here.
Boreling wants to stand but Bismark is controlling the position.
Boreling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boreling throwing strikes from guard but Bismark blocks nicely.
Bismark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boreling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bismark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boreling passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boreling throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bismark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boreling connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bismark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boreling working over Bismark with some ground and pound. Bismark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boreling throwing shots but Bismark is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bismark actively working from the bottom here.
Boreling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boreling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bismark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
Boreling lands strikes from half guard.
Boreling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boreling lands with a punch from half guard.
Boreling misses with a head shot. Bismark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boreling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bismark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boreling's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looking to control.
Bismark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boreling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boreling throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bismark to regain full guard.
Bismark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boreling landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bismark looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boreling has picked Bismark up and slammed him! Bismark can't keep hold of the triangle and Boreling manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Boreling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Bismark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boreling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bismark was well out of range. Poor timing from Boreling.
Karl Boreling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boreling throws a hook to the side of Bismark's head but Bismark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boreling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bismark on his heels. He'll look to pass Bismark's guard now, I'm sure.
Boreling scoring with some ground and pound.
Boreling throws a big elbow that misses.
Bismark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boreling passes into half guard.
Karl Boreling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boreling looks to land a strike but Bismark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boreling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boreling throws a strike but Bismark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boreling pulls Bismark in close to prevent any damage.
Bismark passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling moves into full guard.
Boreling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bismark is controlling him.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet but Bismark passes into half guard.
Boreling is looking to escape.
Boreling wants to improve his position but Bismark is controlling well.
Boreling trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bismark manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling tries to hold on but Bismark pushes him away.
Boreling is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bismark working for a guillotine from mount but Boreling is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boreling working to try and regain half guard.
Bismark looking for a guillotine from mount but Boreling is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark has hold of Boreling's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boreling manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bismark prevents Boreling from getting the reversal.
Bismark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bismark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boreling working to try and regain half guard.
Bismark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boreling has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boreling!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bismark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boreling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bismark working for a triangle but Boreling defends it easily.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johann Bismark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johann Bismark's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bismark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boreling moves away.
Boreling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boreling lands some shots froms side control.
Bismark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boreling off and has taken his back!
Boreling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bismark.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Bismark looking to break Boreling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boreling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bismark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bismark avoiding Boreling 's attempts to control his hands.
Boreling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bismark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bismark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boreling is defending well though. Bismark let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bismark prevents Boreling from getting the reversal.
Boreling is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boreling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boreling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boreling is in close to Bismark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boreling working his ground and pound in the gym.
Boreling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bismark is looking for a triangle but Boreling pushes his legs off easily.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling throws an elbow that misses. Bismark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boreling's guard. Nice move by Bismark!
Bismark passes into half guard.
Bismark is working for a submission of some sort.
Boreling is trying to control but can't.
Boreling wants to get back to full guard.
Boreling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bismark is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling pushes Bismark off looking to stand but Bismark dives back in and keeps control.
Boreling wants to control but Bismark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Boreling tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bismark manages to move to mount!
Boreling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bismark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boreling looks a forlorn figure.
Boreling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling wants to control but Bismark is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Bismark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boreling is desperately trying to improve his position but Bismark has a good base and remains in mount.
Bismark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boreling is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bismark is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boreling has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boreling working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Bismark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bismark 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johann Bismark!
Johann Bismark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Capriotti's choice of entrance music: Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
193 lbs
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29
186 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capriotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Capriotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy body kick from Capriotti
and Jalovaara counters with a crisp one two that drops Capriotti! Jalovaara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Capriotti to his feet! Capriotti is in big trouble!
Capriotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Capriotti.
Jalovaara throws a hook but Capriotti avoids it easily.
Capriotti 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.
Jalovaara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jalovaara throws a body punch but Capriotti moves out of range.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalovaara scores with the left hand. Capriotti knows he should have avoided that one.
Capriotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jalovaara circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Capriotti drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jalovaara follows Capriotti to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nikolay Capriotti spoke after the fight, saying 'Disappointed.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Push it to the Limit. Romero has chosen Lords Of Salem as his entrance music. Nicodemo Romero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Montana's chin.
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27
163 lbs
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25
160 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Montana lands a two punch combo.
Romero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero wants the takedown. Montana is fighting it off but Romero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montana's guard against the cage.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Montana holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Montana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Romero 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.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero is taking a breather. Montana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Montana is doing well to control the position and prevent Romero from advancing to side control.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Montana is working away.
Romero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montana is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.
Montana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Montana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Romero wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romero trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana 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.
Romero trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Montana avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Montana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romero throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Montana avoids the head kick by Romero.
Montana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero tries to clinch there but Montana circles away.
Romero throws a lazy head kick
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana 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.
Romero throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero 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.
Romero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Montana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Montana wants a takedown.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Montana misses with a hook.
Romero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Montana is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montana avoid being mounted?
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montana keeps working.
Romero is thwarting Montana's attempts to control the position.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Montana defends it.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.
Montana is refusing to be controlled, as Romero sits in half guard.
Montana moves into full guard.
Montana is looking for a triangle but Romero pushes his legs off easily.
Montana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Montana's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Montana is adopting a defensive guard.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard.
Montana wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Romero trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Nicodemo Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero feints a jab promting Montana to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montana scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romero.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Montana gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana throws a big right hand that misses.
Montana has gone for a leg lock! Romero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Montana's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Montana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romero wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Romero forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Montana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Romero instigates a clinch.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Montana throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Montana coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero takes one on the button.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
Romero throws a body kick that misses
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montana misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero with a jab.
Romero throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Montana lands.
Montana throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to clinch.
Montana throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.
Montana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana is looking for a counter combo.
Montana works the jab nicely.
Montana dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Montana's head and hops out.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romero.
Romero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montana circles away quickly and effectively.
Montana scores with a three punch combo!
Romero looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Montana throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Montana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montana to the mat! Montana manages to get full guard.
Tony Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Montana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Montana has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montana.
Montana slips a nice elbow through Romero's hands, connecting with Romero's forehead.
Montana wants to free his trapped foot but Romero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero missing with punches from the bottom.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Montana.
Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Fontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doofenshmirtz comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei -by- Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doofenshmirtz.
Fontes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fontes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fontes looks winded!
Doofenshmirtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick which misses Fontes's front leg but catches the back leg as Fontes tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Doofenshmirtz coming out on top.
Doofenshmirtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz thuds his shin into the meat of Fontes's side.
Doofenshmirtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fontes. Fontes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doofenshmirtz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doofenshmirtz with a hook.
Fontes forces Doofenshmirtz back against the cage and clinches.
Fontes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doofenshmirtz is defending well for now.
Fontes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fontes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doofenshmirtz.
Fontes can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doofenshmirtz scores a nice knee to the body.
Fontes has had enough of the clinch but Doofenshmirtz keeps him there for the moment.
Fontes avoiding damage as Doofenshmirtz throws knees to the body.
Fontes missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doofenshmirtz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doofenshmirtz breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doofenshmirtz - that will leave a mark!
Fontes rushes Doofenshmirtz and presses him up against the cage.
Doofenshmirtz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land knees in the clinch but Fontes avoids the damage to the body.
Doofenshmirtz lands an elbow inside.
Fontes dodges an elbow strike from Doofenshmirtz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doofenshmirtz obliges.
Fontes takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontes takes an elbow to the temple.
Doofenshmirtz lands a knee to the body.
Fontes trying to land knees to the body.
Doofenshmirtz crunches a lovely knee into Fontes's ribcage.
Doofenshmirtz lands an elbow inside that Fontes shrugs off.
Fontes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doofenshmirtz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fontes can turn it around.
Fontes tries to land knees in the clinch but Doofenshmirtz avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fontes fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz lands an elbow just above Fontes 's eye.
Doofenshmirtz lands a knee to the body.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doofenshmirtz obliges.
Doofenshmirtz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fontes is defending well for now.
Doofenshmirtz crunches a lovely knee into Fontes's ribcage.
Doofenshmirtz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fontes.
Doofenshmirtz digs a right hand into Fontes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fontes's gas tank.
Doofenshmirtz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Anderson Fontes has been cut.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice elbow.
Fontes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doofenshmirtz is defending well for now.
Doofenshmirtz landing knees to the body.
Doofenshmirtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Fontes moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Doofenshmirtz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a hook. Fontes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes clinches up with Doofenshmirtz and pushes him back against the cage.
Doofenshmirtz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fontes backwards.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz lands an elbow inside.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice knee to the body.
Doofenshmirtz scores a nice knee to the body.
Doofenshmirtz lands an elbow that stopped Fontes in his tracks for a moment.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land knees in the clinch but Fontes avoids the damage to the body.
Doofenshmirtz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fontes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doofenshmirtz blocks it with crossed arms.
Doofenshmirtz misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doofenshmirtz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doofenshmirtz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doofenshmirtz.
Knees to the body from Doofenshmirtz.
Fontes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doofenshmirtz avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz lands an elbow just above Fontes 's eye.
Doofenshmirtz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fontes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fontes doesn't seem bothered though.
Doofenshmirtz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doofenshmirtz lands a big head kick that sends Fontes tumbling to the mat! Doofenshmirtz takes a step backwards and waves Fontes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fontes is rocked!
Doofenshmirtz is stalking Fontes. Fontes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Doofenshmirtz, and it's lights out! Fontes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Heinz Doofenshmirtz waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 8$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo's entrance music is Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi ku kukaan . A fine choice. Koothrappali has chosen Punjab as his entrance music. Rajesh Koothrappali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crillo shoots in and gets a takedown into Koothrappali's guard.
Crillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koothrappali trying to keep a closed guard but Crillo is proving a slippery customer.
Crillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crillo distracts Koothrappali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koothrappali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crillo stands and steps away. Koothrappali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo misses with a takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a stiff right hand.
Crillo misses the body punch
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick.
Crillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koothrappali avoids it really well and circles away.
Crillo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crillo darts in trying to clinch
and Koothrappali counters with an outside leg kick.
Crillo with a poor takedown
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koothrappali loads up on a big right hand but Crillo slips the punch.
Koothrappali has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crillo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koothrappali walks into a stiff left hand from Crillo.
Crillo shoots and misses
and Koothrappali counters with an outside leg kick.
Koothrappali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crillo at a distance.
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!
Crillo has a takedown stuffed.
Crillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koothrappali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Koothrappali sprawls well. He's pushed Crillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crillo is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koothrappali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koothrappali manages to break the clinch.
Frank Crillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crillo. That did some damage!
Crillo dives in and grabs Koothrappali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koothrappali pushes down on Crillo's head and hops out.
Rajesh Koothrappali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koothrappali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crillo.
Crillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koothrappali avoids it really well and circles away.
Koothrappali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koothrappali sprawls well. Koothrappali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Koothrappali throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crillo darts in looking for a takedown but Koothrappali gets double underhooks and turns Crillo into the cage.
Crillo misses with a takedown
letting Koothrappali counter with a right hand.
Koothrappali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crillo misses with a takedown attempt
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali scores with a nice body kick.
Crillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali 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.
Koothrappali looks to land a right hand but Crillo moved out of range.
Crillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koothrappali lands a jab.
Crillo is rocked!
Crillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koothrappali swivels and escapes.
Oh Crillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crillo has a takedown stuffed.
Crillo seems to have got his legs back now.
Koothrappali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Crillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
Crillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koothrappali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crillo counters with a shoot takedown. Koothrappali fights it but they end up in guard.
Koothrappali is trying to keep Crillo in close.
Crillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crillo postures up in Koothrappali's guard and throws a big left but Koothrappali blocks it.
Crillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crillo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koothrappali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crillo tries for a takedown but Koothrappali circles away easily
and Koothrappali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with the combination.
Crillo misses with a takedown attempt - Koothrappali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koothrappali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Koothrappali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crillo gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Koothrappali is looking to reverse the position.
Koothrappali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crillo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is trying to stand up here but Crillo is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Crillo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koothrappali sees it coming and defends easily.
Koothrappali is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koothrappali pushes Crillo off looking to stand but Crillo dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koothrappali manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank Crillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koothrappali looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koothrappali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crillo fails with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koothrappali misses the jab.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Crillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koothrappali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crillo fails with the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koothrappali wants to control but Crillo is keeping busy.
Crillo wants to pass to mount but Koothrappali is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo working the head and body with strikes.
Crillo is just content to waste time from the top position. Koothrappali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koothrappali is trying to control the position but Crillo postures up.
Crillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koothrappali is trying to keep Crillo in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koothrappali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koothrappali at a distance.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koothrappali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Crillo tries to work over Koothrappali's front leg with a kick but Koothrappali checks it.
Frank Crillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Crillo saw that one coming.
Crillo closes the distance and clinches up with Koothrappali, looking for a takedown. Crillo pushes Koothrappali against the cage but Koothrappali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koothrappali shapes to counter with a head kick.
Koothrappali throws a hook but Crillo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo avoids a kick to the body.
Koothrappali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koothrappali wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Koothrappali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koothrappali can pounce on him.
Koothrappali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koothrappali wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koothrappali.
Crillo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koothrappali taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koothrappali manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koothrappali trying to mount his opponent but Crillo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rajesh Koothrappali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crillo is looking for a sweep. Koothrappali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koothrappali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koothrappali's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crillo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Koothrappali knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Koothrappali for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rajesh Koothrappali.
I've got Koothrappali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
Our winner, Rajesh Koothrappali, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Police State is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
State changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice combination there by Makinwa.
It looks like Police State has been cut.
State thows a leg kick but Makinwa checks it
and Makinwa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by State.
State lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
State looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makinwa counters with a leg kick.
Makinwa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makinwa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State loads up on a big right hand but Makinwa slips the punch.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makinwa throws a head kick but State moves out of range.
State throws a low kick, looking for Makinwa's leg but Makinwa calmly moves out of range.
Makinwa scores with a sloppy right hand. State should have avoided that one.
State lands a nice looking body kick.
Makinwa 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.
State lands a nice shot to the body.
State throws a sloppy body shot
and Makinwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
State throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a chopping leg kick but State manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
State throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
State takes a shot to the body in his stride.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
State looks for the body kick but Makinwa saw that one coming.
State tries to score with a low kick but Makinwa moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from State misses.
Makinwa moves out of range of the strikes.
State has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from State there as he acknowledges the shot.
State drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
State checks a leg kick.
Makinwa takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
Makinwa misses the shot to the body.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makinwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makinwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makinwa circles away quickly and effectively.
Makinwa takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
Makinwa tries a head kick but it misses.
State misses with an uppercut. Makinwa saw that one coming.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa cracks State with a good jab.
State throws a jab but it's blocked by Makinwa.
Makinwa connects with a body shot that sends State's belly button to the back.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa slips under a jab from State.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makinwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
State misses with a body kick.
State throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
State lands a nice looking body shot.
Makinwa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Makinwa tenderised State's leg. State is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makinwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
State moves out of range as Makinwa strikes.
Makinwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makinwa avoids the body shot from State.
Makinwa works the jab nicely.
Makinwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makinwa duly obliges.
Makinwa scores with a nice strike.
State throws a push kick but Makinwa slaps the foot to one side.
Makinwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State throws a wild body kick that Makinwa sees coming a mile off.
Makinwa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Makinwa blocks the leg kick.
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range and State settles back down.
No joy there for Makinwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
State changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
State walks into a stiff left hand from Makinwa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makinwa.
State takes one on the button.
Makinwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makinwa.
Makinwa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! State had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Makinwa slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Makinwa.
State looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
State cracks Makinwa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makinwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinwa catches State with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Makinwa.
Makinwa lands with a right hand.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugor Makinwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
State throws a combination that misses
and Makinwa counters with a three punch combo that has State backing up. State nods at Makinwa to acknowledge the strikes.
State slips a straight right by Makinwa.
Makinwa scores with a nice right hand.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Makinwa misses the jab.
State lands with a thumping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether State might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makinwa slips a jab and a cross from State.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Makinwa ducks right into an uppercut from State.
A jab lands there for Makinwa.
State throws the kick towards the body but Makinwa avoids it.
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from State.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
State walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makinwa can pounce on him.
Makinwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Makinwa.
State throws a jab but it's blocked by Makinwa.
Makinwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Makinwa finds it's way through State's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa connects with a looping right hand.
State scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makinwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makinwa works State's body with a nice hook.
State lands with a nice body punch.
Makinwa misses with a looping right.
Makinwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a head kick that misses.
Makinwa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
State instigates a clinch.
Makinwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
State looks to land a body kick but Makinwa moved away.
A big right from State 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!
State swinging wildly here.
State ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
State misses with a shot to the body
letting Makinwa counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makinwa.
State throws a looping overhand right but Makinwa ducks down to avoid it.
Makinwa avoids a kick to the body.
State throws a sloppy head kick and Makinwa moves out of range easily.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but State moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
State swings for the body but Makinwa moves out of range.
State avoids the head kick by Makinwa.
State is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makinwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Makinwa.
A chopping leg kick lands by State.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from State.
Makinwa throws out a counter right but State avoids it with no problem.
State throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Makinwa counter with a right hand.
Makinwa looks to land a left hand but State moved out of range nicely.
Makinwa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from State.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makinwa. That's going to slow State down.
Makinwa throws an overhand right that lands on State's shoulder, as State tries to avoid the shot.
Makinwa throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
State gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
State throws an off balance right hand
and State takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makinwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from State.
Makinwa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but State is out of range.
State scores with a head kick. Makinwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
State takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Makinwa misses.
State tries to clinch but Makinwa moves out of range.
A jab from State misses.
Makinwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makinwa.
Makinwa scores with a leg kick.
State misses with a wild body shot.
Makinwa lands a jab to State's midsection.
State slips a straight right by Makinwa.
State avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makinwa throws a jab when State was well out of range.
Makinwa lands a high kick!
Makinwa cracks State with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
State throws a wild body kick that Makinwa sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Makinwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
State takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makinwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before State can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugor Makinwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! State's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa scores with a hook to the body. State takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makinwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makinwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
State connects with an inside leg kick.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Makinwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from State.
Makinwa throws a body kick that misses.
Makinwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by State.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makinwa misses with a leg kick.
State tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makinwa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makinwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa tries to land a front kick but State steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makinwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Makinwa.
A head kick misses from State.
State fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makinwa.
State misses with a low kick.
Makinwa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from State with a body shot.
State is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the head.
Makinwa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makinwa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makinwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa wants to slow State down by chopping away at his legs.
State half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
State tries to work over Makinwa's front leg with a kick but Makinwa checks it.
Makinwa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makinwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makinwa counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by State. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa lands a right hook to the body.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Makinwa's shoulder, as Makinwa tries to avoid the shot.
State misses with a looping left.
State throws a front kick aimed at Makinwa's knee but Makinwa avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makinwa.
Makinwa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makinwa checks a low kick from State.
State rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makinwa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makinwa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Makinwa.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makinwa stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.
State is rocked!
Makinwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh State is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
State drops his hands momentarily. Makinwa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. State staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. State doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ugor Makinwa!
Ugor Makinwa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Outfuh Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's a fight. Outfuh Blood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Outfuh Blood!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
A little feinted left hand from Thory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blood connects with an inside leg kick.
Thory throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Thory closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thory has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thory trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Thory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blood defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is pressing down on Thory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thory is one step ahead there.
Thory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thory wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blood cracks Thory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thory.
Donk. Blood catches Thory right on the button with a cross.
Blood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thory.
Thory lands a head shot.
It looks like Outfuh Blood has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Blood. That snapped Thory's head back.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Thory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Thory blocks the low kick.
Outfuh Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Blood misses.
Thory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blood throws a head kick that misses.
Blood lands with a nice body punch.
Blood misses the body punch
and Thory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blood scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood misses the shot to the body.
Blood takes a swing at Thory's ribcage but misses.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood looks for the body kick but Thory saw that one coming.
Blood forces Thory back against the cage and clinches.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Thory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Thory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Thory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood lands a nice shot to the body.
Thory looking to throw knees to the head but Blood is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Thory controls the action.
Thory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory prevents a body shot from Blood.
Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thory prevents a body shot from Blood.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Thory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thory misses with the head strike.
Thory working aggressively here.
Thory scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Blood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Thory scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Vic Thory will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Outfuh Blood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood is looking to score with low kicks.
Blood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blood lands with a cross.
Blood throws the left hand but Thory avoids the punch easily.
Thory attempts a counter takedown but Blood avoids it well and moves away.
Blood throws a body punch but Thory moves out of range.
Thory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thory throws a big shot that misses.
Thory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory moves out of range as Blood throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blood!
Blood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood jabs Thory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Thory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blood is looking to score with low kicks.
Blood jabs Thory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blood.
Thory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thory misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Blood blocks the leg kick.
Outfuh Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thory moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlood.
The fighters circling - Thory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thory's knee momentarily.
Thory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blood lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.
Thory avoids a kick to the body.
Blood lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Thory misses its intended target.
Thory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blood scores with a hook.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Thory walks into a left hand.
Thory lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blood.
Blood misses with the combination.
Blood throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory misses with a wild combination.
Blood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thory throws an overhand right that lands on Blood's shoulder, as Blood tries to avoid the shot.
Thory throws a series of punches but Blood moves out of range.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Blood moves away and avoids it.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Blood's head but Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood tests Thory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blood throws a poor cross that misses
and Thory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thory thuds his right hand into Blood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blood scores with a one two! Thory had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood scores with a jab. Thory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blood scores with a hook.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Blood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thory will feel that in the morning.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood swings for the body but Thory moves out of range.
Thory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thory swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blood tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thory connects with a nice looking jab.
Thory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blood lands a leg kick that knocks Thory off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Outfuh Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Outfuh Blood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blood lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Blood.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blood's hands.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Thory digs a good hook to Blood's body.
Thory misses with a looping right.
Thory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thory rather than just go for the knockout.
Thory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thory feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thory to score with a decent uppercut.
Blood lands a nice shot that snaps Thory's head back.
Thory takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thory's hands.
Blood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood connects with a jab.
Blood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thory throws a head kick that misses.
Blood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
Blood ducks under a wild hook from Thory.
Blood scores with a nice head shot.
Blood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Thory.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Blood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands with a cross.
Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thory's sensitive parts.
Thory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Blood prevents a body shot from Thory.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory is leaning against Blood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Thory's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thory pushes Blood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Thory.
Thory scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood lands with a light punch inside.
Blood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Thory breaks from the clinch.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thory wants to clinch but Blood slips to the side
and Blood counters with a left and a right that stings Thory.
Blood fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thory misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thory. That's going to slow Blood down.
Thory plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blood is rocked!
Blood walks straight into a right hand from Thory - that's dropped him! Thory jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Blood from any more punishment! Blood complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vic Thory!
Vic Thory retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vic Thory waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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