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UNFC 31 Cortes Vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lias Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chevy Ford has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chevy Ford seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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272 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chevy Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lias Kota!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford punishes Kota's body with a nice straight punch.
Kota blocks a leg kick.
Kota tries to counter with a clinch but Ford shakes him off and moves away.
Kota darts in looking for a takedown but Ford gets double underhooks and turns Kota into the cage.
Ford throws a series of punches but Kota avoids them all with ease.
Kota lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chevy Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Kota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Kota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kota eats them both and turns towards Ford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chevy Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota looking to score a takedown here. Ford is defending well but Kota drives through and ends up in Ford's guard.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Kota is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Ford is controlling Kota's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kota drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kota jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota drops back looking for a leg! Ford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ford manages to kick Kota off! Kota jumps back into Ford's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford looking for a sweep. Not yet Ford, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ford holds on and takes a little breather.
Kota is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Kota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ford moves into full guard.
Ford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ford tries to get out of the position.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kota postures up.
Ford 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.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Kota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kota.
Ford is looking to wear down Kota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ford stuns Kota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kota backs up against the cage.
A cross from Ford lands.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Lias Kota has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Kota's ribs.
A left lands for Ford.
Ford thuds his right hand into Kota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford scores with a one two! Kota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ford as he connects with a hook.
Kota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ford swivels and escapes.
Chevy Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lias Kota.
Kota looks winded!
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kota walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Kota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Ford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lias Kota's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford digs a good body shot into Kota's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination!
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Ford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ford sprawls well. Ford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kota gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Ford with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kota tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kota somewhat.
Chevy Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lias Kota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kota there as he acknowledges the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ford.
Ford lands a nice hook to Kota's body. Kota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford lunges at Kota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kota's hand.
Kota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ford!
Kota walks into a stiff left hand from Ford.
Kota has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kota is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ford lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ford.
Kota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kota at a distance.
Kota is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ford.
Ford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kota can do to turn this around?
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford throws a leg kick but Kota moved away.
Ford lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Kota fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a head shot.
Kota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chevy Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford scores with a jab to the body.
Ford is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford lands a nice shot that snaps Kota's head back.
Ford throws a series of punches but Kota avoids them all with ease.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kota moves forwards but Ford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Ford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford tries to bum rush Kota with a series of wild strikes but Kota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kota.
Ford thuds his right hand into Kota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Ford lands with a hook. Kota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ford misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Ford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lias Kota's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kota shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed Kota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
Ford scores with a one two! Kota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ford cracks Kota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kota shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ford is looking for a counter combo.
Kota shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chevy Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lias Kota.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Kota off the cage and back into range.
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Kota is out of range.
Ford lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ford but Ford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Ford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kota is able to avoid easily.
Ford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chevy Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford cracks Kota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kota shoots for a takedown but Ford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Lias Kota's cut even more.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Ford.
Chevy Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ford.
Ford stalks Kota and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kota's face. Kota staggers backwards, shaken.
Lias Kota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford throws a low kick, looking for Kota's leg but Kota calmly moves out of range.
Ford scores with a jab.
Ford throws a combination. Kota tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford cracks the inside of Kota's front leg.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kota fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota walks into a jab.
Kota checks a leg kick.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Ford throws a one two combo.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Ford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Ford.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Kota should have avoided that one.
Ford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ford.
Kota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Kota looks for a takedown but Ford sprawls well.
Ford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kota walks into a jab.
Kota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kota doesn't seem bothered though.
Ford jabs at Kota's body.
Ford works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chevy Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chevy Ford!
Chevy Ford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vendetta Supplements 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Rob Zombie - Dragula . A fine choice. Matt Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Conger!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conger connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Conger misses.
Conger swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Conger misses.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Conger misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Conger to the floor! Brown dives in looking for the finish!
Conger is rocked!
It looks like Josh Conger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conger has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Conger is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Conger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Brown not allowing Conger to control his hands.
Conger breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Conger prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Conger controls the pace.
Conger seems to have recovered his senses.
Conger prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conger won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Conger sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to stand up but Conger isn't so interested in that idea.
Conger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Conger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger just content to control the position.
Brown wants to control but Conger postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Conger.
Conger misses with a leg kick
and Conger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Conger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matt Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Josh Conger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conger connects with a crisp jab.
Conger misses with a head kick.
Conger with a nice cross.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Brown backs off Conger throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Conger misses with a head kick.
Conger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conger feints a counter leg kick.
Conger feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
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 Matt Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Conger's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Conger throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Conger only half commits.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Conger is just out of range.
Conger scores with a jab to the head.
Conger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Conger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Conger throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown scores with a push kick.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conger throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conger.
Conger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Conger avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conger.
Conger throws a counter combo.
A jab from Conger misses.
Conger avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Conger misses its intended target.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conger lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Conger misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conger.
Conger thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Conger down! Brown is looking to finish but Conger is intelligently defending himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conger has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conger pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown passes into half guard.
Conger is trying to control but can't.
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.
Conger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Conger misses.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Conger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conger throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Conger throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Conger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Conger'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Conger throws a head kick that misses.
Brown avoids the head kick by Conger.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Conger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conger tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle, before Brown throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Conger's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brown lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Matt Brown!
Matt Brown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobe Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant slips a jab from Rigo.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Rigo avoids it well and moves away.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Rigo moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Bryant lands.
It looks like Ondrej Rigo has been cut.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Rigo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant lands an overhand right.
Rigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bryant pulls Rigo in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rigo wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bryant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bryant has escaped and now he's on top!
Bryant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigo's guard.
Rigo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Rigo from controlling successfully.
Bryant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigo stands and throws Bryant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rigo swings around for an armbar but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rigo's guard.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Rigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rigo is looking for a triangle but Bryant pushes his legs off easily.
Bryant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rigo is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant stopping the sweep attempt from Rigo.
Rigo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rigo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryant is aware though and is defending well.
Rigo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Rigo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rigos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bryant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bryant leaves Rigo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Rigo.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Rigo avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rigo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Bryant misses.
And Rigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rigo throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Rigo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rigo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bryant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rigo has Bryant in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigo has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Rigo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bryant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Rigo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigo trying to control the position.
Bryant is looking to stand up but Rigo won't let him.
Rigo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bryant stacks Rigo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bryant!
Rigo tries to buck Bryant off but Bryant is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rigo keeps working.
Ondrej Rigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant wants to stand but Rigo has his arm trapped.
Bryant working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rigo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bryant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bryant is trying to control Rigo's posture but Rigo avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ondrej Rigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A lazy left from Bryant finds it's target.
Rigo shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigo looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rigo misses with a looping right.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Rigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rigo avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigo misses the jab.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Rigo slips the punch.
Bryant throws a combination that misses
and Rigo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo swings around for an armbar but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rigo's guard.
Bryant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rigo keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Rigo looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
Bryant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rigo working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Rigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to stand but Rigo is controlling from the bottom.
Rigo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bryant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rigo is proving hard to escape from.
Bryant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rigo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bryant stacks Rigo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bryant!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigo is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ondrej Rigo.
I think Rigo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondrej Rigo!
Our winner, Ondrej Rigo, 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 Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norg Loire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loire has chosen Riverside - Celebrity Touch as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norg Loire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papaioanou moves away.
Loire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papaioanou.
Loire looks to land a right hand but Papaioanou moved out of range.
Loire throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Loire stuns Papaioanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loire throws a big counter head kick but Papaioanou avoids it with no problem.
Loire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou drops Loire with a beautiful combination! Loire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Papaioanou is looking for the KO!
Loire is rocked!
It looks like Norg Loire has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loire throws a shot from downtown. Papaioanou moves away and avoids it.
Loire is still on wobbly legs! Can Papaioanou finish him?
Papaioanou lands with a big right hook that stumbles Loire - he's out on his feet here! Papaioanou follows up with another monster hook that separates Loire from consciousness! Loire falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Papaioanou stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lefteris Papaioanou!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvean Maxiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvean Maxiq will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silvean Maxiq!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxiq rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hoffman prevents Maxiq from standing back up.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maxiq sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maxiq could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hoffman has cracked it and Maxiq is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hoffman !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Hoffman !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Albert Hoffman made sure he mentioned VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crushman sprawls and moves away.
Crushman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crushman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Crushman.
Pereira fakes the leg kick and cracks Crushman in the body.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crushman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crushman throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crushman won't be happy with that.
Crushman parries the strikes from Pereira easily there. Pereira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crushman to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pereira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pereira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Crushman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crushman dodges the ground and pound from Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pereira.
You can see the frustration on Crushman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pereira throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Crushman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crushman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crushman dodges the ground and pound from Pereira.
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.
Pereira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crushman is letting Pereira control him for a moment.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Crushman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crushman is avoiding damage well.
Crushman is looking for a sweep.
Pereira scoring with punches from side control.
Pereira lands a nice forearm strike.
Pereira 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pereira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crushman some visible discomfort.
Pereira tries for a kimura but Crushman is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Pereira.
Pereira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crushman some visible discomfort.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Crushman sneaks back into half guard.
Crushman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pereira's back!
Pereira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crushman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
Crushman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pereira. That's going to slow Crushman down.
Crushman avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crushman is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
Crushman with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crushman's head.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Crushman.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira slips a jab from Crushman.
Crushman keeps Pereira at a distance using the push kick.
Pereira throws a body punch but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crushman sprawls and moves away.
A head kick from Crushman lands but Pereira takes it in his stride.
Brian Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a head kick but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman tries a head kick but it misses.
Crushman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Crushman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira is rocked!
Crushman throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pereira throws a low kick but Crushman moves out of range easily.
Crushman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses.
Crushman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Crushman throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crushman won't be happy with that.
Pereira with the ground and pound but Crushman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pereira is looking to stall here but Crushman recovers full guard.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Crushman has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman is pulling down on Pereira's head. It's preventing any offense from Pereira, at least for the moment.
Brian Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pereira postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crushman working a defensive guard but Pereira passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to work for an arm triangle but Crushman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira slips a nice elbow through Crushman's hands, connecting with Crushman's forehead.
Pereira throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely.
Pereira trying to control the pace.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crushman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Crushman is in trouble now - Pereira has advanced to mount!
Pereira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pereira controlling from the full mount.
Crushman wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira looking to control but Crushman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pereira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's time! Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crushman checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Crushman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Crushman's leg but Crushman calmly moves out of range.
Crushman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crushman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Crushman's leg. Crushman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Crushman.
No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crushman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crushman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crushman throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Crushman.
Pereira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crushman checks a leg kick nicely.
Crushman feints the counter takedown.
Crushman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Crushman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Crushman.
Crushman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crushman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crushman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crushman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crushman tries a head kick but it misses.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crushman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Crushman avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Crushman.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Crushman saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira takes a swing at Crushman's ribcage but misses.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Crushman saw it coming and moves away.
Crushman throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman blocks a leg kick.
Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crushman misses with a head kick.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Crushman moves away and avoids it.
Crushman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Crushman avoids it well and moves away.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crushman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Crushman.
Daniel Crushman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it.
Crushman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crushman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira stays in close to Crushman's body and controls the position.
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.
Crushman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crushman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crushman can do to turn this around?
Crushman moves into the clinch successfully.
Pereira lands with a left to the head.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crushman.
Pereira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushmans head.
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Pereira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pereira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pereira as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martine Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dincht comes to the cage accompanied by Amorphis - Greed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martine Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dincht moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alexander has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dincht leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dincht was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martine Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dincht sprawls well. Dincht wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dincht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Dincht throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dincht sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dincht throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dincht lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Dincht shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dincht seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dincht looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Dincht.
Alexander tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dincht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander feints the counter takedown.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Alexander dives in for a single leg takedown but Dincht sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dincht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dincht clinches up against the cage.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dincht tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Dincht back against the cage.
Dincht misses with some punches.
Dincht misses with some punches.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Dincht gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Dincht lands with a light punch inside.
Dincht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is working Alexander over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dincht gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander has picked Dincht up - he's going for a ride! Alexander dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Dincht defending well.
Dincht trying to control but Alexander postures up.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Dincht is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dincht is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dincht keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alexander seems to be working for a kimura but Dincht defends the submission attempt.
Alexander is looking to advance position but Dincht won't allow it.
Dincht slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dincht pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Dincht trying to control the position.
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.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Dincht is keeping the position.
Dincht looking to control.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Dincht is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dincht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Dincht. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Martine Dincht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dincht darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dincht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dincht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Dincht lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Pete Alexander has been cut.
Dincht tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martine Dincht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Alexander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dincht misses the shot to the body.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dincht.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dincht is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Dincht circles away and we're back to standing.
Dincht closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Martine Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Dincht gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Dincht lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dincht is pulling down on Alexander's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dincht is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Dincht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is in close to Dincht's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander passes easily into half guard.
Dincht tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Dincht blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Dincht is holding on to half guard well.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
Dincht is pressing down on Alexander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dincht is controlling Alexander's posture.
Dincht keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dincht holds on and takes a little breather.
Dincht is trying to keep Alexander in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dincht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pete Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander trying to control but Dincht is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martine Dincht is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Dincht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dincht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Dincht lands with a light punch inside.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dincht on the inside.
Dincht misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Alexander wants a takedown.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht misses with the head strike.
Dincht throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Dincht is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Dincht.
Dincht lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Dincht pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dincht fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Dincht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Dincht.
Dincht lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Dincht keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dincht drops Alexander with a beautiful combination! Alexander stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dincht is looking for the KO!
Alexander is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martine Dincht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Alexander'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dincht cracks Alexander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dincht has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alexander to stand back up!
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Dincht finish him?
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dincht sprawls well.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Dincht, which made it look bad.
Dincht moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Martine Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dincht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
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!
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dincht.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Dincht can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martine Dincht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Dincht.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dincht.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
Dincht lands a left hand.
Dincht scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dincht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dincht lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dincht.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dincht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dincht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martine Dincht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dincht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dincht throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dincht is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Dincht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dincht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Dincht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dincht is defending well.
Dincht lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dincht prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dincht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dincht avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander is looking for a takedown.
Alexander wants a takedown.
Dincht taking a breather.
Pete Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander tries a body shot but Dincht blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martine Dincht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dincht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martine Dincht!
A relieved looking Martine Dincht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian McMullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian McMullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reynolds is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reynolds lands a two punch combo.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles McMullen. McMullen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ronaldo Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
McMullen feinted with a counter takedown.
Reynolds misses with a hook
and McMullen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMullen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMullen postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is adopting a defensive guard.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McMullen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McMullen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McMullen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds swings for the body but McMullen moves out of range.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reynolds circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McMullen to the canvas! McMullen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reynolds keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Reynolds!
An out of breath Ronaldo Reynolds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fxxk everything. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reznick rushes Cricket and presses him up against the cage.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Reznick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cricket lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cricket breaks from the clinch.
Reznick thumps Cricket with a low kick.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Cricket circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reznick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cricket takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reznick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cricket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket cracks Reznick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reznick throws a head kick but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket throws a body kick that misses.
Reznick is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cricket jabs at Reznick's body.
Cricket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
Cricket scores with a sloppy right hand. Reznick should have avoided that one.
Reznick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cricket circles away quickly and effectively.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
Reznick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cricket throws a front kick that sends Reznick stumbling back into the cage.
Reznick throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cricket throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cricket scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reznick lands a really nice looking cross but Cricket seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Reznick.
Cricket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cricket throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
Cricket throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reznick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cricket.
Cricket drops his hands momentarily and Reznick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cricket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reznick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Cricket - that landed with a thud.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reznick working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket trying to control the position but instead, Reznick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cricket into the cage.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Reznick.
Reznick lands a body shot.
Reznick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickets head.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznick lands a nice shot to the body.
Cricket is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick lands a left hand.
Reznick tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Reznick back against the cage.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricket controls his hands.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reznick blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick lands with a left to the head.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike.
Reznick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reznick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Reznick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cricket thumps Reznick with a low kick.
Cricket throws a chopping leg kick but Reznick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cricket sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cricket misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reznick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reznick cracks Cricket with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reznick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cricket to stand back up!
Cricket is rocked!
Reznick cracks Cricket with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Reznick!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferdinand Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortes is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortes wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Cortes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortes throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Cortes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes takes one to the chin there.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a leg kick.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Cortes throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Cortes walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortes.
Cortes lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Cortes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Dave Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes pounces like a tiger and cracks Johnson with a vicious hook! Johnson is down but not out! Cortes follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ferdinand Cortes! Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ferdinand Cortes, 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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