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TTFC Invades Tokyo 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by LL CoolJ - Headsprung. McGee has chosen I'm a Thug as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee misses with a leg kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGee connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
McGee throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Placeholder name in the buildup to the fight.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
McGee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into McGee's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. McGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by McGee!
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGee postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but McGee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
McGee stops Silva from standing up.
McGee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and McGee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fatts McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but McGee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva blocking some punches.
McGee blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee working aggressively here.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatts McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee gets a clinch.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
McGee working aggressively here.
Silva tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents a body shot from McGee.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee is working Silva over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva blocking some punches.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - McGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee cracks Silva with a good jab.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
McGee tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
McGee cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
McGee tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee jabs at Silva's body.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and McGee counters by moving into the clinch.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fatts McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
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!
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but McGee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
McGee misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Silva throws a quick counter head kick but McGee was just out of range.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatts McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva lands the left hand.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGee tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and McGee settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Silva misses.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
Fatts McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McGee catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGee checks a low kick from Silva.
McGee misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind McGee 's knee.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
McGee tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee works the jab nicely.
McGee with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
McGee misses with a straight right.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
McGee 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.
McGee lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGee throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but McGee sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
McGee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from McGee misses.
McGee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGee walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatts McGee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
McGee connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGee tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
McGee wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGee.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Silva backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee avoids the body shot from Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
McGee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fatts McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGee lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee connects with a single shot there.
McGee throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but McGee shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatts McGee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee misses with a looping left.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Silva misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
McGee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from McGee misses
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGee looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
McGee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
McGee looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a front kick that sends McGee stumbling back into the cage.
McGee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
As McGee backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Silva gets a clinch.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
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!
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a body shot from McGee.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a body shot from McGee.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and McGee settles back down.
Silva throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatts McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - McGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with a body shot
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow McGee down.
McGee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fatts McGee.
I've got McGee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatts McGee!
An out of breath Fatts McGee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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World class 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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu tries to clinch up but Chi circles away and keeps his distance.
Babitu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babitu has Chi up against the cage in a clinch.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Chi lands a nice shot to the body.
Babitu tries to throw a body punch but Chi avoids it by throwing Babitu back against the cage.
Babitu working aggressively here.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babitu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babitu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Babitu as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chi as the two fighters clinch.
Babitu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chi lands a right hand.
Babitu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babitu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chi.
Babitu misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babitu has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babitu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chi blocks a leg kick.
Chi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Babitu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chi! But no joy.
Babitu lands a head kick. Chi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babitu staying out of range there.
Babitu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Babitu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Babitu's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babitu instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi blocking some punches.
Babitu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babitu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chi blocking some punches.
Chi tries a body shot but Babitu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chi.
Chi blocks the elbow strike.
Chi tries to work over Babitu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babitu can't find room to land a body shot as Chi controls the action.
Babitu takes an elbow to the temple.
Babitu lands a nice uppercut.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi dodges an elbow strike from Babitu.
Babitu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chi is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Chi lands with a short shot to the head.
Babitu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babitu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babitu tries a knee to the head but Chi blocks it.
Babitu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Chi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chi blocks an elbow strike from Babitu.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi blocks an elbow strike from Babitu.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Babitu misses with the head strike.
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Babitu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babitu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chi prevents a body shot from Babitu.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Babitu struggles to land a body shot inside as Chi controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Babitu.
Babitu has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babitu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babitu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babitu.
Chi blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Babitu avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
Babitu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu dominated that round.
That's time! Babitu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chi scores with a hook.
Babitu ducks under a wild hook from Chi.
Chi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chi checks a leg kick.
Babitu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babitu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chi tests Babitu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babitu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chi.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shang Chi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chi takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babitu moves away from the strike by Chi.
Babitu throws a front kick that sends Chi stumbling back into the cage.
Babitu motions for Chi to come forward. Babitu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Chi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi misses with a low kick as Babitu jumps back.
Babitu darts in and clinches Chi up against the cage.
Chi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chi misses with a body punch.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Babitu controls the action.
Babitu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chi.
Babitu tries to work over Chi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babitu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chi misses with a body punch.
Chi misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babitu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chi's brow.
Babitu misses with the head strike.
Babitu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chi.
Chi blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Chi lands with a short shot to the head.
Babitu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi takes a shot to the head.
Babitu misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Babitu working aggressively here.
Babitu blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Chi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babitu misses with an elbow strike.
Chi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Chi prevents a body shot from Babitu.
Babitu lands a shoulder strike.
Chi has a couple of punches blocked by Babitu.
Joeli Babitu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babitu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chi blocks a body shot from Babitu.
A short left from Chi.
Babitu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Babitu controls his hands.
Chi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babitus head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babitu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babitu is defending well for now.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Chi lands with a light punch inside.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babitu has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Babitu fails to land.
Chi blocks an elbow strike from Babitu.
Knees to the body from Chi.
Babitu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chi's elbow.
Chi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chi blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babitu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi keeps control of Babitu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babitu.
Babitu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babitu prevents a body shot from Chi.
Babitu can't find room to land a body shot as Chi controls the action.
Babitu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Babitu throws out a loose jab but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babitu cracks Chi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babitu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babitu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chi.
Chi avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Chi throws a body kick that misses.
Chi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Babitu is able to avoid easily.
Babitu throws a quick counter head kick but Chi was just out of range.
Chi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chi.
Chi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Babitu moves out of range as Chi throws a body kick.
Babitu blocks a low kick nicely.
Babitu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chi.
Chi throws a leg kick which misses Babitu's front leg but catches the back leg as Babitu tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Babitu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babitu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chi.
Chi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babitu.
Babitu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Chi.
Babitu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chi.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chi.
A shot to the liver by Chi. Beautiful body shot.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Chi moved away.
Babitu wants to clinch up but Chi keeps it at a distance.
Babitu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chi. Chi obviously looking to wear him down.
Chi is looking to clinch.
Babitu tries to close the distance and clinch but Chi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babitu gets tackled into the cage by Chi. Chi maintains the clinch.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Babitu avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
Babitu misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Babitu.
Chi has Babitu pressed against the cage, preventing Babitu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu tries to throw a body punch but Chi avoids it by throwing Babitu back against the cage.
Babitu tries to work over Chi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babitu digs a right hand underneath Chi's ribcage. Chi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babitu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babitu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Babitu.
Babitu can't find room to land a body shot as Chi controls the action.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Babitu controls the action.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babitu misses with a punch to the body.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Babitu controls the action.
Chi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chi lands a hook that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babitu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babitu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu tries a body shot but Chi blocks it.
Babitu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babitu avoids it.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chi.
Babitu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babitu lands a hook that snaps the head of Chi backwards.
Babitu misses with some punches.
Babitu misses with the head strike.
Chi lands with a left to the head.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Chi.
Babitu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chi.
Chi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babitu's efforts to push away.
Babitu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Babitu misses with some punches.
Babitu tries to work over Chi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shang Chi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babitu.
Babitu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chi.
Nice body punch from Chi - that landed with a thud.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babitu avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babitu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chi lands an uppercut.
Chi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
Babitu misses with a punch to the body.
Chi prevents a body shot from Babitu.
Chi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chi presses Babitu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chi is working Babitu over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chi lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shang Chi.
I think Babitu 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Gavin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Overstreet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet moves out of range of the strikes.
Overstreet tries to counter with a clinch but Gavin shakes him off and moves away.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gavin.
Overstreet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
A counter left hand to the body from Gavin misses its target.
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick. Gavin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Overstreet is out of range.
Gavin slips under a jab from Overstreet.
Nice body punch from Overstreet.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Overstreet off balance momentarily.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Overstreet saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin moves forwards but Overstreet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Overstreet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overstreet.
Gavin digs a good body shot into Overstreet's ribs.
Overstreet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Overstreet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Overstreet checks it well.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Gavin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overstreet doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overstreet can pounce on him.
Overstreet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gavin scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overstreet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin throws a low kick but Overstreet moves out of range easily.
Gavin throws a lazy head kick
and Overstreet counters with a stiff right hand.
Overstreet lands a nice looking body shot.
Overstreet checks a low kick from Gavin.
Overstreet moves into the clinch successfully.
Overstreet is struggling to control the position.
Gavin takes a shot to the head.
Overstreet scores a nice knee to the body.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overstreet lands a good knee to the midsection. Gavin won't want to take too many of those.
Gavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Overstreet gets an underhook and turns Gavin into the cage.
Overstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gavin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Overstreet lands a body shot.
Overstreet struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Overstreet tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overstreet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overstreet lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overstreet trying to stall but Gavin improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
Overstreet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Overstreet scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overstreet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overstreet lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Overstreet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Overstreet.
Overstreet blocks an uppercut.
Gavin trying to stall but Overstreet improves his position.
Gavin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overstreet gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Overstreet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
Overstreet breaks the clinch.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volga Overstreet 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.
Overstreet throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Overstreet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gavins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet blocks the body kick.
Overstreet slips under a jab from Gavin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Volga Overstreet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overstreet cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overstreet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Overstreet blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Overstreet's front leg but catches the back leg as Overstreet tries to avoid it.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Gavin.
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!
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overstreet doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overstreet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overstreet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Overstreet is able to avoid easily.
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A clash of legs there as Overstreet blocks the low kick.
Gavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overstreet takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overstreet throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Overstreet moves out of range easily.
Overstreet throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Gavin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Overstreet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Overstreet swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a counter high kick but Overstreet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overstreet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Overstreet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overstreet to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Overstreet throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet slips a straight right by Gavin.
Overstreet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overstreet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overstreet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
Gavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overstreet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Overstreet lands a body shot.
Overstreet throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Overstreet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Overstreet throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overstreet.
Overstreet digs a good hook to Gavin's body.
Gavin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overstreet backs up against the cage.
Overstreet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Overstreet counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Overstreet tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
A nice combination there by Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overstreet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gavin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Overstreet scrambles back to his feet.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volga Overstreet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Overstreet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Overstreet tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overstreet. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin scores with a shot to the body.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overstreet moves away.
Overstreet throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gavin in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Gavin misses
and Overstreet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overstreet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Overstreet moves out of range of the body kick.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Overstreet lands with a cross.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Overstreet.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Overstreet moved out of range nicely.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overstreet.
Overstreet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands a lovely overhand right.
Overstreet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gavin on the side of the head.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Overstreet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Gavin lands but Overstreet takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overstreet to score with a decent uppercut.
Overstreet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Overstreet.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Overstreet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overstreet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overstreet avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Overstreet saw it coming and moves away.
Overstreet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Overstreet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Overstreet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gavin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overstreet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Overstreet defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overstreet throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overstreet fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Overstreet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Overstreet. Beautiful body shot.
Overstreet clobbers Gavin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Overstreet clobbers Gavin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavin is rocked!
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Oh Gavin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overstreet scores with a sloppy right hand. Gavin should have avoided that one.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overstreet drops Gavin with a huge uppercut! Gavin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Overstreet is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volga Overstreet!
A very excited looking Volga Overstreet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holden Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica Enter Sandman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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World class 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
33 - 13 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateus Gracie tries a low kick but Holden Gracie avoids it.
Mateus Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holden Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mateus Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mateus Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holden Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie moves out of range as Mateus Gracie strikes.
Holden Gracie throws a lazy body kick
and Mateus Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mateus Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Holden Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A good leg kick by Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie tries to clinch up
and Holden Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mateus Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holden Gracie thows a leg kick but Mateus Gracie checks it
and Mateus Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holden Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holden Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holden Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mateus Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Holden Gracie clobbers Mateus Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mateus Gracie throws a head kick but Holden Gracie moves out of range.
Holden Gracie checks a low kick from Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Holden Gracie misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Mateus Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mateus Gracie wants to control but Holden Gracie is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Mateus Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mateus Gracie working the strikes but Holden Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Holden Gracie is pressing down on Mateus Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mateus Gracie trying to control but Holden Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mateus Gracie won't allow Holden Gracie to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateus Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mateus Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holden Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mateus Gracie trying to control but Holden Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mateus Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mateus Gracie wants to pass the guard but Holden Gracie is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Mateus Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holden Gracie sprawls well initially but Mateus Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mateus Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holden Gracie!
Holden Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mateus Gracie throws a strike there. Holden Gracie manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Mateus Gracie wants to control but Holden Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mateus Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mateus Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mateus Gracie checks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie backing away here, and Mateus Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mateus Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Holden Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holden Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Holden Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holden Gracie misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holden Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mateus Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mateus Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holden Gracie tries to work over Mateus Gracie's front leg with a kick but Mateus Gracie checks it.
Mateus Gracie throws a hook to the side of Holden Gracie's head but Holden Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mateus Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateus Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Holden Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mateus Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holden Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateus Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holden Gracie backwards.
Holden Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateus Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holden Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Holden Gracie blocking some punches.
Holden Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Mateus Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mateus Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Holden Gracie to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mateus Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Mateus Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateus Gracie misses with some punches.
Mateus Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holden Gracie up against the cage.
Mateus Gracie avoiding damage.
Mateus Gracie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holden Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holden Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holden Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holden Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mateus Gracie backwards.
Holden Gracie just leaning against Mateus Gracie, taking a breather.
Mateus Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mateus Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holden Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mateus Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mateus Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Holden Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holden Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holden Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holden Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Mateus Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Holden Gracie avoids it by throwing Mateus Gracie back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mateus Gracie.
A short right from Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie pushes Mateus Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mateus Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holden Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mateus Gracie taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mateus Gracie working aggressively here.
Mateus Gracie gets through Holden Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holden Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mateus Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holden Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Mateus Gracie gets an underhook and turns Holden Gracie into the cage.
Mateus Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mateus Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mateus Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mateus Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie lands a body punch.
Mateus Gracie looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mateus Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mateus Gracie working aggressively here.
Mateus Gracie lands a left hand.
Mateus Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holden Gracie backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mateus Gracie.
Mateus Gracie works on Holden Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Holden Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holden Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mateus Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie misses with a body shot
and Holden Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holden Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mateus Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mateus Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Mateus Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holden Gracie tries to work over Mateus Gracie's front leg with a kick but Mateus Gracie checks it.
Mateus Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holden Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mateus Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden Gracie throws a leg kick but Mateus Gracie moved away.
Mateus Gracie tries to clinch up
and Holden Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Holden Gracie is predictable there
and Mateus Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holden Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holden Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mateus Gracie can pounce on him.
Holden Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Holden Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holden Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mateus Gracie checks a leg kick.
Holden Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mateus Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holden Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holden Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mateus Gracie is out of range and Holden Gracie settles back down.
Mateus Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Holden Gracie.
As Holden Gracie backs off Mateus Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Holden Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holden Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateus Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holden Gracie but Holden Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holden Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mateus Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holden Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holden Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holden Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mateus Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mateus Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holden Gracie.
Holden Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Mateus Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holden Gracie slips a straight right by Mateus Gracie.
Holden Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Mateus Gracie avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Holden Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holden Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mateus Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Holden Gracie motions for Mateus Gracie to come forward. Holden Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mateus Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Holden Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mateus Gracie's knee momentarily.
Mateus Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateus Gracie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holden Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Mateus Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holden Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Holden Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mateus Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holden Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Holden Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mateus Gracie blocks a head kick by Holden Gracie.
Mateus Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Holden Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holden Gracie throws a low kick but Mateus Gracie moves out of range easily.
Mateus Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holden Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mateus Gracie tries to clinch but Holden Gracie moves out of range.
Holden Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mateus Gracie checks a leg kick.
Mateus Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Holden Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Mateus Gracie shoots in but Holden Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mateus Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Holden Gracie pushes him off.
Holden Gracie tries to work over Mateus Gracie's front leg with a kick but Mateus Gracie checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mateus Gracie 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateus Gracie!
A victorious Mateus Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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140 lbs
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31
159 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Speed!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed blocks a jab.
Teitsi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Speed fails with the takedown.
Teitsi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teitsi checks a low kick from Speed.
Teitsi avoids the head kick by Speed.
Teitsi wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teitsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
That kick from Speed tenderised Teitsi's leg. Teitsi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speed fails to land the takedown.
Teitsi throws a poor cross that misses
and Speed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Speed.
Teitsi closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Teitsi controls the action.
Teitsi pushes Speed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed breaks the clinch.
Speed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teitsi misses with a low kick as Speed jumps back.
Teitsi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matti Teitsi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teitsi looks to land a body kick but Speed moved away.
A swing and a miss from Speed.
Teitsi throws a right hand that misses
and Speed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Teitsi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Teitsi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi drops his hands momentarily and Speed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Speed 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.
Speed trying to control but Teitsi is working from the bottom.
Teitsi pulls Speed in close to his closed guard and prevents Speed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Teitsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teitsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi is controlling Speed's posture.
Speed wants to control from the top but Teitsi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teitsi cracks Speed with a good jab.
Teitsi lands a nice hook to Speed's body. Speed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Speed lands a lovely overhand right.
Speed slips a jab from Teitsi.
Speed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teitsi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teitsi.
Teitsi throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Teitsi throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teitsi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Speed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Speed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Speed keeps the fight on the outside.
Teitsi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpeed.
Teitsi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speed connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed misses with a looping left.
It looked like Teitsi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Teitsi.
Teitsi loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.
As Teitsi backs off Speed throws a huge counter combo but Teitsi manages to avoid it all.
Speed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teitsi throws a series of punches but Speed moves out of range.
Speed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teitsi's hands.
Speed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teitsi tries to avoid it but Speed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teitsi to the ground. Teitsi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matti Teitsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Speed.
Teitsi lands with a cross.
Speed is rocked!
BAM! Teitsi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Speed like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Matti Teitsi!
Matti Teitsi 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bring me to life. 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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158 lbs
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160 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III throws a body punch but France moves out of range.
France attempts a counter takedown but Lil III avoids it well and moves away.
France fails with the takedown.
France throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil III.
France misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
Lil III walks into a left hand.
Lil III connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
France looks to throw the jab but Lil III is out of range.
Lil III walks into a left hand.
France has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Butcher Gym in the buildup to the fight.
France throws a hook but Lil III avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France shoots for a double leg takedown but Lil III sprawls well. He's pushed France's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
France dives in and grabs Lil III's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lil III pushes down on France's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
France throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by France.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III is looking to regain half guard here but France keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III is still trying to improve position.
France wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
France thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lil III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but France wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
France wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lil III, who protects the arm well.
Lil III sneaks back into half guard.
France takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
France is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is trying to control but can't.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back.
Lil III is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lil III avoid being mounted?
France looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lil III actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
France is keen to just control but Lil III is a slippery customer.
France moves nicely into side control.
France wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lil III, who protects the arm well.
Lil III tries to improve position but can't.
France scoring with punches and elbows.
Lil III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but France wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lil III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to work for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
Lil III looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and France pushes past his half guard into mount!
France lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
France prevents Lil III from getting the reversal.
Lil III manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lil III is not content to let France control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lil III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil III looks to throw the jab but France is out of range.
France changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lil III throws a hook but France avoids it easily.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lil III takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
France takes a jab right on the kisser.
France is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lil III can do to turn this around?
France gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lil III.
Lil III keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
France changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lil III tries to avoid it but France manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lil III to the ground. Lil III escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
France checks a low kick from Lil III.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III wants to land a leg kick but France is out of range.
France appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Lil III misses.
France drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lil III keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lil III gets back to half guard.
France trying to pass the guard but Lil III defending well.
France passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lil III!
Lil III regains half guard.
Lil III is looking to improve his position.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to work for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
France not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
France is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lil III has managed to free his arm - good work.
France looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lil III with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
France won't allow Lil III to sweep him here.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
France looking to pass the guard.
Lil III looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! France has picked Lil III up and slammed him! Lil III can't keep hold of the triangle and France manages to pass to side control!
France is trying to get an arm triangle but Lil III is defending well.
France is trying to get an arm triangle but Lil III is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but France presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lil III sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lil III sees it coming and defends easily.
France thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lil III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lil III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in France's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Darwin France 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.
Lil III bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lil III as he jumps to the side.
Lil III checks a leg kick nicely.
France throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Darwin France seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
France changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lil III looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III is looking for a sweep.
France controls the position.
Lil III is looking for a sweep.
Lil III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lil III wants to improve his position but France is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III trying to hold on to France's head to control him but France postures up.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
France is looking for a kimura here.
Lil III wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back.
Lil III wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lil III controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lil III trying to control from the bottom.
Lil III is in trouble now - France has advanced to mount!
France sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lil III is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
France working the ground and pound effectively.
France sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
France fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is in a horrible position here. France smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! France connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lil III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lil III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
France is looking to take a break and control but Lil III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lil III is pressing down on France's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. France gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lil III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and France defends well.
Lil III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
France slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lil III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lil III has his foot on France's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. France works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
France missing with a left hand there. Lil III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lil III thows a left - swing and a miss!
France scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lil III doesn't seem bothered though.
Lil III throws a low kick but it's checked well by France.
Lil III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil III scores with a nice head shot.
France keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil III swings for the body but France moves out of range.
France will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
Lil III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick.
Lil III throws a nice inside leg kick.
France stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
France looking to score a takedown here. Lil III is defending well but France drives through and ends up in Lil III's guard.
Lil III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lil III keeping full guard, as France tries to pass.
Lil III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and France defends well.
Lil III trying to keep a closed guard but France is proving a slippery customer.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lil III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lil III is keeping the position for now.
France throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as France accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
France wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Lil III looking for a guillotine here but France defends easily.
Lil III has his foot on France's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. France works his way back into a safe position though.
France wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
France passes Lil III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
France works his way into full mount!
Lil III tries to reverse the position but France maintains control.
France looking to control but Lil III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lil III keeps trying to improve his position.
France punishing his opponent with strikes.
France landing punches.
Lil III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
France is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lil III can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France had his way with Ba Lil III in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
France lands with a straight right. Lil III didn't see that one coming.
France throws a jab when Lil III was well out of range.
France looks for a takedown but Lil III sprawls well.
Lil III throws an overhand right that lands on France's shoulder, as France tries to avoid the shot.
France shoots in but no luck this time.
France shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lil III napping and manages to drive through into side control!
France is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lil III has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lil III wants to control but France postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III manages to work his way to half guard, despite France's best efforts.
Lil III actively working from the bottom here.
Lil III trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lil III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lil III looking to control.
Lil III looking for subs off his back but France has passed one foot through into half guard.
France thows a huge punch but Lil III dodges it nicely.
That's two 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.
France missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lil III wants to get back to full guard.
Lil III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III keeping full guard, as France tries to pass.
Lil III working a defensive guard here.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. France gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
France wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lil III pulls France in close to his closed guard and prevents France from doing any damage or advancing position.
France scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing France from controlling successfully.
France looking to pass the guard.
Ba Lil III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil III is looking for a triangle but France pushes his legs off easily.
France controlling from the top position.
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.
Lil III has his foot on France's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. France works his way back into a safe position though.
Darwin France overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
Lil III misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from France misses the target.
Darwin France is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lil III turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
France lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin France showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for France, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin France!
A relieved looking Darwin France thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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38
160 lbs
34 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turpaansaaja.
Berserk is trying to control Turpaansaaja's posture but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
Berserk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Turpaansaaja crashes against the mat.
Berserk wants to control but Turpaansaaja postures up.
Turpaansaaja is working Berserk over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja in side control, throwing shots but Berserk defends.
Berserk tries to bench press Turpaansaaja off him but Turpaansaaja keeps the position.
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Berserk tries to buck Turpaansaaja off but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berserk is looking to control Turpaansaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berserk avoid being mounted?
Turpaansaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berserk keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turpaansaaja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Berserk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berserk gets full guard.
Berserk wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turpaansaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Berserk has wrist control.
Berserk working for a triangle but Turpaansaaja defends it easily.
Turpaansaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Berserk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpaansaaja postures up in Berserk's guard and throws a big left but Berserk blocks it.
Turpaansaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja preventing the sweep.
Berserk has momentary wrist control but Turpaansaaja slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berserk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turpaansaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turpaansaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berserk is trying to control the position but Turpaansaaja postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turpaansaaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turpaansaaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turpaansaaja slips nicely into half guard.
Turpaansaaja prevents Berserk from improving his position.
Berserk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turpaansaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berserk's head.
Berserk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turpaansaaja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berserk wants to improve his position but Turpaansaaja is controlling well.
Turpaansaaja wants to take a breather but Berserk is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk actively working from the bottom here.
Turpaansaaja is thwarting Berserk's attempts to control the position.
Turpaansaaja scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berserk has hold of Turpaansaaja's hands but Turpaansaaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turpaansaaja throws a strike but Berserk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Berserk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turpaansaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berserk trying to control the position.
Turpaansaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turpaansaaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berserk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turpaansaaja manages to circle out of the way.
Turpaansaaja misses with a kick to the body.
Turpaansaaja has closed the distance and engaged Berserk in a clinch.
Berserk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Berserk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berserk pulls guard.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes from guard but Berserk blocks nicely.
Berserk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turpaansaaja is one step ahead there.
Berserk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turpaansaaja defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja landing with the ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Berserk's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is fighting to break Berserk's control of his arms but Berserk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berserk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turpaansaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turpaansaaja cracks Berserk with a solid left hand.
Turpaansaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turpaansaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Berserk looking for a triangle here. Turpaansaaja is fighting it but it looks tight! Berserk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Turpaansaaja is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thor Berserk!
Post fight, an emotional Thor Berserk said 'Fighting your teammate sucks.'.
Severi Turpaansaaja spoke after the fight, saying 'Igor Yakovchenko, you're one hell of a fighter and I thank you for pushing this old war dog to his limits! I'm not sure how much more I have left in the tank but you better be damn sure I'm going to find out. Don't write me off just yet!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enemy comes to the cage accompanied by (Silence). Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Public Enemy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Blyer's chin.
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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
37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enemy connects with an inside leg kick.
Enemy is looking to score with low kicks.
Enemy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enemy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enemy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gutz Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Enemy throws a sloppy head kick
and Blyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Enemy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Blyer slips under a jab.
Blyer moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enemy.
Enemy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blyer scores with a shot to the side of Enemy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enemy backwards.
Enemy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enemy lands with a right hand.
Blyer tries to clinch up but Enemy circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Enemy misses.
Blyer closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blyer tries to work over Enemy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enemy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enemy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enemy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enemy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyer's elbow.
Enemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enemy ducks under a wild hook from Blyer.
Blyer checks a low kick from Enemy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyer.
Blyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Enemy keeps the fight on the outside.
Enemy throws a lazy head kick
and Blyer counters with a two punch combo.
Rocky Blyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy tries to score with a low kick but Blyer moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Blyer. Those never looked like landing.
Blyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Enemy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enemy.
Blyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Blyer as he checks the leg kick.
Enemy digs a good hook to Blyer's body.
Enemy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Enemy circles away.
Blyer drives through and clinches with Enemy against the cage.
Blyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Enemy.
A shot in the inside from Blyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Enemy - that landed with a thud.
Blyer blocks an uppercut.
Blyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blyer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Enemy throws a head punch that misses.
Enemy struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyer controls his hands.
Enemy lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blyer.
Nice body punch from Blyer - that landed with a thud.
Enemy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blyer can't find room to land a body shot as Enemy controls the action.
Enemy lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Enemy as Blyer tries to tie him up.
Enemy misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enemy.
Blyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Enemy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blyer can turn it around.
Enemy scores with a shot to the side of Blyer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy has a couple of punches blocked by Blyer.
Nice body punch from Blyer.
Enemy lands a hook that snaps the head of Blyer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enemy blocking some punches.
Blyer throws a head punch that misses.
Enemy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyer's elbow.
Enemy struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyer controls his hands.
Enemy tries to work over Blyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blyer letting Enemy take a breather here.
Blyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Blyer.
Enemy tries to throw a body punch but Blyer avoids it by throwing Enemy back against the cage.
Enemy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enemy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyer's elbow.
Enemy looking to slow down the pace 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 Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blyer throws a right hand that Enemy ducks under and follows up with a left that Enemy also avoids with ease.
Blyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Enemy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Blyer finds it's target.
Enemy throws out a loose jab but Blyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyer connects with a body shot that sends Enemy's belly button to the back.
Blyer has Enemy up against the cage in a clinch.
Blyer tries a body shot but Enemy blocks it.
Enemy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blyer is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enemy blocks a body shot from Blyer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy throws a head punch that misses.
Blyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enemy is working Blyer over against the cage.
Enemy breaks from the clinch.
Enemy lands a head kick. Blyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blyer throws a big shot that misses.
Enemy scores with a hook.
Blyer is rocked!
Public Enemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Enemy 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.
Blyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Enemy finish him?
Enemy tried to score with a low kick but Blyer checks it.
Blyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Enemy lands with a nice combination. Blyer backs away looking to recover.
Enemy lands a big uppercut and Blyer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blyer looks OK. Enemy waves Blyer back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocky Blyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blyer tries to clinch up but Enemy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enemy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Enemy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Enemy pushes Blyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enemy tries to work over Blyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blyer blocks an uppercut.
Blyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyer.
Blyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enemy is looking to control Blyer's arms but Blyer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enemy has his back to the cage.
Enemy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enemy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Enemy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blyer tries a body shot but Enemy blocks it.
Blyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Blyer avoiding damage.
Blyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Enemy stalling in the clinch but Blyer improves position.
Blyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enemy lands with a light punch inside.
Enemy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enemy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyer's elbow.
Blyer throws a head punch that misses.
Enemy can't find room to land a body shot as Blyer controls the action.
Enemy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Enemy has Blyer pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy taking a breather.
Blyer can't find room to land a body shot as Enemy controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blyer.
Enemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blyer tries to clinch up but Enemy circles away and keeps his distance.
Enemy defending well as Blyer loads up on a big left hand.
Enemy throws a big shot that 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Blyer misses the target.
Enemy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Enemy lands a big head kick that sends Blyer tumbling to the mat! Enemy takes a step backwards and waves Blyer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blyer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Enemy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blyer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Public Enemy!
Public Enemy retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Public Enemy 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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