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Destiny Tuesday 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero's entrance music is Kanye West - Amazing. A fine choice. Nathan Hayway acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Hayway misses the shot to the body.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayway.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hayway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayway moves into the clinch.
Hayway is pressed up against the cage. Romero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hayway down to the mat. Hayway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romero forces Hayway back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hayway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with a knee strike.
Romero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayway pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodniel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hayway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hayway manages to reverse the position and now he's in Romero's guard. Nice work there by Hayway.
Hayway trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hayway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romero has his foot on Hayway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayway works his way back into a safe position though.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayway trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Hayway trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero being controlled here, momentarily.
Romero is looking for a triangle but Hayway pushes his legs off easily.
Hayway prevents Romero from getting back to his feet.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
Romero wants to stand up but Hayway is controlling him.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayway trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
Hayway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayway defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayway content to stall in guard here.
Hayway trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hayway scores with a jab.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayway.
Nathan Hayway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hayway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodniel Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero moves out of range as Hayway throws a body kick.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Hayway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romero's head.
Hayway missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hayway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero slips under a jab from Hayway.
Hayway has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway looking to stall.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayway avoids it.
Romero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayway.
Romero tries a knee to the head but Hayway blocks it.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hayway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayway's brow.
Hayway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but 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!
Hayway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Hayway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romero gets through Hayway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Romero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Hayway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hayway looking to slow down the pace here.
Romero misses with a knee strike.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but Hayway blocks with his arms.
Romero has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hayway regains guard immediately.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Romero trying to control but Hayway is working from the bottom.
Hayway being controlled here, momentarily.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Romero 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.
A low kick from Hayway is predictable there
and Romero counters by clinching up.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hayway is trying to stall.
Hayway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but Hayway blocks with his arms.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero lands an uppercut.
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 Rodniel Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodniel Romero's cut.
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!
Hayway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Hayway looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayway throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hayway counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Romero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romero counters by clinching up.
Romero with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero works on Hayway's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Hayway is blocking nicely.
Hayway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodniel Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayway gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hayway tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Romero scores with a knee to the head.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Hayway avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a knee strike.
Romero lands with a left 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!
Hayway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayway scores a nice knee to the body.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Hayway avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hayway.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Romero lands a knee to the head.
Hayway is trying to stall.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hayway connects with a knee to the head.
Hayway trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayway into the cage.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Hayway is pushing Romero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Romero looking to stall.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayway is defending well for now.
Romero gets through Hayway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Hayway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the cage.
Hayway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway trying to stall but Romero improves his position.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Hayway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Romero landing knees to the head.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
Romero stalling in the clinch.
Hayway taking a breather.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Hayway digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Romero tries a knee to the head but Hayway blocks it.
Hayway blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero wants to stall.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodniel Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodniel Romero!
Rodniel Romero 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Abulbul throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Abulbul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Al Abulbul circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Abulbul throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Al Abulbul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Abulbul throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Al Abulbul circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Abulbul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Al Abulbul pushes him off.
Al Abulbul keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Abulbul shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Abulbul, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Abulbul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson is pushing Al Abulbul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Al Abulbul 's eye.
It looks like Abdullah Al Abulbul has been cut.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Al Abulbul's ribcage.
Anderson prevents Al Abulbul from breaking the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Al Abulbul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Al Abulbul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Abulbul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Abulbul is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Al Abulbul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Abulbul is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Al Abulbul in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al Abulbul takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Abulbul takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Abulbul is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Al Abulbul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Abulbul is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Abulbul's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Abulbul backwards.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdullah Al Abulbul's cut is getting worse.
Al Abulbul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Al Abulbul's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Al Abulbul takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Abulbul's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Abulbul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Al Abulbul tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Abulbul drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson is pushing Al Abulbul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Abulbul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Abulbul takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Al Abulbul 's eye.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Al Abulbul's cut.
That's time! Al Abulbul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Abulbul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Abulbul throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Abulbul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Abulbul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Al Abulbul against the cage.
Al Abulbul is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Al Abulbul into the cage.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Al Abulbul takes a shot to the head.
Abdullah Al Abulbul's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Al Abulbul is rocked!
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oh Al Abulbul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson working the clinch nicely. Al Abulbul is working for position but Anderson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Al Abulbul crumples up against the cage and Anderson lands two more shots before the ref can save Al Abulbul! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Alex Anderson!
In defeat, Abdullah Al Abulbul stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. I'm sure this fight will eventually be ruled a 'no-contest' given how my opponent here has a habit of pissing positive for steroids.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
25 - 23 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter lands with a nice combination. Jitsu backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Walter throws a counter combo.
Walter drives through and clinches with Jitsu against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jitsu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Walter. No joy for Jitsu on that attempt.
Walter clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walter is looking to control Jitsu's arms but Jitsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walter has his back to the cage.
Walter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jitsu up against the cage.
Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu connects with a knee to the head.
Walter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jitsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jitsu clinches up against the cage.
Walter breaks from the clinch.
Walter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walter throws a push kick but Jitsu slaps the foot to one side.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walter tries to sprawl but Jitsu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jitsu is working for a kimura but Walter is defending it quite comfortably.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Jitsu is controlling him
Jitsu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walter has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter pushes Jitsu off looking to stand but Jitsu dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jitsu is just out of range.
Walter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walter drives through and clinches with Jitsu against the cage.
Jitsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walter pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu can't find room to land a body shot as Walter controls the action.
Jitsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walter is keeping busy.
Jitsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter tries to break the clinch but Jitsu is controlling the position.
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Walter sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Walter.
Jitsu tries to counter with a takedown but Walter is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Walter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walter tries a head kick but it misses.
Jitsu misses with a takedown
letting Walter counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jiu Jitsu has been cut.
Walter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jitsu checks it well.
Walter has closed the distance and engaged Jitsu in a clinch.
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Walter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Jitsu.
Walter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jitsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jitsu misses with the head strike.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Walter looks to land a combination but Jitsu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to clinch.
Walter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jitsu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walter manages to circle out of the way.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walter forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peter Walter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walter tries to stall but Jitsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walter throws a combination. Jitsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Walter clinches up with Jitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Walter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jitsu wants to break free but Walter has control.
Jitsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Walter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walter lands a shoulder strike.
Jitsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jitsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu prevents a body shot from Walter.
Walter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jitsu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jitsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
Jitsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walter.
Jitsu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walter has closed the distance and engaged Jitsu in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.
Walter has Jitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Jitsu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jitsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walter as he jumps to the side.
Jitsu tries to clinch but Walter moves away
and Walter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Jitsu moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walter moves into the clinch.
Peter Walter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jitsu keeps control of Walter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jitsu tries a knee to the head but Walter blocks it.
Jitsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
Walter taking a breather.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter darts in and clinches Jitsu up against the cage.
Walter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jitsu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jitsu is trying to break free.
Jitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walter walks away with a smile on his face. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Jitsu moves out of range easily.
Jitsu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jitsu gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.
Jitsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jitsu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Walter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walter sprawls well. Walter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Walter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Walter!
A very excited looking Peter Walter 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Tualasamony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Odin Tualasamony has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Odin Tualasamony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tualasamony moves into the clinch.
Tualasamony lands a nice knee to the body.
Fardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
Fardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tualasamony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fardy.
Fardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fardy throws a head punch that misses.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Fardy trying to land knees to the body.
Fardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Fardy scores with a shot to the side of Tualasamony's head.
Tualasamony is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tualasamony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony looking to throw knees to the head but Fardy is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Fardy fails to land.
Fardy tries to break free but Tualasamony pushes him back against the cage.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony stalling in the clinch but Fardy improves position.
Fardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tualasamony tries to clinch but Fardy moves out of range.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Fardy misses.
Tualasamony swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tualasamony wants to clinch.
Tualasamony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fardy.
Fardy misses the jab.
Tualasamony tries to clinch up
and Fardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fardy scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fardy.
A knee to the head by Tualasamony.
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tualasamony obliges.
Fardy looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Tualasamony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Fardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Fardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fardy pushes Tualasamony back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fardy is working Tualasamony over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tualasamony just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fardy's brow.
Fardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tualasamony working Fardy over with knees to the body.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fardy.
Fardy misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fardy.
Fardy gets through Tualasamony's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fardy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tualasamony seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fardy can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony misses with a knee strike.
Fardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fardy.
Fardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tualasamony has double underhooks.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Fardy.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tualasamony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fardy fails to land.
Tualasamony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
Fardy has had enough of the clinch but Tualasamony keeps him there for the moment.
Fardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odin Tualasamony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tualasamony throws a sloppy head kick
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Fardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tualasamony closes the distance but Fardy moves to the side
letting Fardy counter with a right hand.
Tualasamony tries to clinch there but Fardy circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fardy. Tualasamony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tualasamony is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tualasamony is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tualasamony moves in looking to clinch but Fardy pushes him off.
Fardy 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.
Fardy throws a jab when Tualasamony was well out of range.
Tualasamony wants to clinch up but Fardy keeps it at a distance.
Fardy with a jab.
Fardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Tualasamony lands but Fardy takes it in his stride.
Fardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tualasamony jabs at Fardy's body.
Josh Fardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tualasamony feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tualasamony instigates a clinch.
Tualasamony prevents Fardy from breaking the clinch.
Tualasamony misses with a knee to the head.
Fardy manages to break the clinch.
Tualasamony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Fardy finds it's way through Tualasamony's defenses.
Fardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Tualasamony.
Tualasamony misses with a body shot.
Tualasamony moves out of range as Fardy strikes.
Tualasamony is looking to clinch.
Fardy throws a solid leg kick but Tualasamony takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fardy.
Tualasamony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Tualasamony is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony scores with the left hand. Fardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Tualasamony is looking to clinch.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tualasamony moves into the clinch.
Odin Tualasamony has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Fardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fardy lands a nice elbow.
Fardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fardy 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.
Tualasamony looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Tualasamony is trying to stall.
Fardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Fardy breaks from the clinch.
Tualasamony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tualasamony wants to clinch.
Fardy lands a body shot.
Tualasamony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tualasamony takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony scores with a leg kick.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fardy scores with a leg kick.
Tualasamony clinches.
Fardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tualasamony avoiding damage.
Tualasamony misses with a knee to the head.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Fardy.
Tualasamony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tualasamony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fardy manages to break the clinch.
Tualasamony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fardy throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tualasamony tries to clinch but Fardy moves out of range.
Tualasamony tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Fardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tualasamony misses with an uppercut.
Tualasamony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tualasamony tries to clinch up.
Odin Tualasamony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fardy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tualasamony is looking to clinch.
Tualasamony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fardy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tualasamony closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tualasamony looking to throw knees to the head but Fardy is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tualasamony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tualasamony has double underhooks.
Fardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tualasamony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tualasamony looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Fardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tualasamony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fardy misses with the head strike.
Fardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Fardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tualasamony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tualasamony's head backwards.
Tualasamony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Fardy misses with the head strike.
Tualasamony blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fardy scores with a shot to the side of Tualasamony's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but Fardy blocks it.
Tualasamony blocking some punches.
Fardy managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Fardy trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony wants to stall.
Fardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tualasamony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fardy gets through Tualasamony's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony avoiding damage.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Fardy throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony scores a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony wants to stall.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tualasamony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tualasamony controlling the action here for a moment.
Fardy is trying to force a seperation but Tualasamony has the dominant position.
Odin Tualasamony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tualasamony.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Fardy.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fardy.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Fardy avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Tualasamony scores with a knee to the head.
Tualasamony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but Fardy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fardy.
Tualasamony unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fardy has a couple of punches blocked by Tualasamony.
Fardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tualasamony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fardy is trying to break the clinch but Tualasamony has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Tualasamony showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fardy 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Fardy!
A very excited looking Josh Fardy 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Matta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Velociraptor by SUBSONICA. Hermano has chosen Uniikki - Pätkätöis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrico Matta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matta misses with a two punch combination.
Hermano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hermano cracks Matta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matta slips a straight right by Hermano.
Hermano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matta.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enrico Matta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano feints and then cracks Matta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matta down.
Hermano staying out of range there.
No joy there for Matta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matta throws a leg kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt
and Matta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matta takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matta throws a body shot but no joy.
Matta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano cracks Matta with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matta counters with a good low kick that Hermano was not able to check.
Matta with a hook.
Hermano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matta scoring well with a low kick there.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Matta throws a push kick but Hermano slaps the foot to one side.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Matta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Matta is looking to wear down Hermano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Matta misses.
Hermano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matta.
Nice body kick from Hermano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano lunges at Matta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matta's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matta. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hermano looks for the body kick but Matta saw that one coming.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matta missing with a left hand there. Hermano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matta throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermano counters with a straight right hand.
Hermano throws a hook but Matta blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermano is defended easily by Matta.
Hermano throws a low kick, looking for Matta's leg but Matta calmly moves out of range.
Hermano thuds his right hand into Matta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matta tries to counter by clinching up but Hermano breaks away and moves out of range.
Hermano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Enrico Matta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Matta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hermano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matta stalks Hermano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hermano's face. Hermano staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Pelle Hermano has been cut.
Matta slips a straight right by Hermano.
Nice jab there from Matta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enrico Matta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hermano!
Hermano digs a good hook to Matta's body.
Matta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Matta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermano misses.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matta misses with a leg kick.
Matta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hermano counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Hermano misses.
Hermano throws a combination. Matta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matta is rocked!
It looks like Enrico Matta has been cut.
Matta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Matta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matta throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Matta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Matta off balance momentarily.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Matta moved out of range.
Matta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermano.
Hermano throws a jab when Matta was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Hermano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermano fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Matta to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Matta looks to clinch but Hermano throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Matta taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano 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.
In defeat, Enrico Matta stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Career has come to an end - Many thanks to Destiny FC and Wessel Error for the good times!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kreese and Titus Andronicus. Kreese comes into the arena with 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings blaring out of the sound system. Andronicus has chosen March of the Roman Army as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
266 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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18
245 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andronicus lands a nice shot that snaps Kreese's head back.
Andronicus swings widly with a right hand
and Kreese counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kreese scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kreese with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreese tries to free his leg and advance position but Andronicus is retaining full guard.
Kreese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Kreese from controlling successfully.
Andronicus is controlling Kreese's posture.
Andronicus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreese trying to control the position from guard on top but Andronicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andronicus is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andronicus is looking to stand up but Kreese isn't so interested in that idea.
Kreese has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kreese trying to control the position from guard on top but Andronicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andronicus wants to stand but Kreese is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andronicus throws a series of punches but Kreese avoids them all with ease.
Kreese tries to counter with a takedown but Andronicus is quick to defend against it.
Andronicus stuffs the takedown attempt from Kreese. Kreese gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Andronicus both land. Nice combination.
Andronicus stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus throws out a powerful jab.
Andronicus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andronicus blocks a leg kick.
Kreese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andronicus throws a hook but Kreese avoids it easily.
Andronicus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kreese counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Kreese from controlling successfully.
Kreese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andronicus pulls Kreese in close to his closed guard and prevents Kreese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kreese wants to pass the guard but Andronicus is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Kreese from controlling successfully.
Andronicus is wriggling around but Kreese manages to pass to half guard.
Andronicus is not content to let Kreese control the position.
Andronicus pushes Kreese off looking to stand but Kreese dives back in and keeps control.
Kreese seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andronicus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kreese sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andronicus defending well though.
Andronicus is trying to stand up here but Kreese is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kreese throwing shots but Andronicus is blocking nicely.
Andronicus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andronicus swings widly with a right hand
and Kreese counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andronicus!
Kreese landing strikes.
Andronicus is pushing Kreese's head away, looking to escape. Kreese manages to hold on to the position though.
Kreese controls the position.
Andronicus is trying to control Kreese's posture but Kreese avoids it.
Kreese in side control, throwing shots but Andronicus defends.
Andronicus tries to buck Kreese off but Kreese is having none of it.
Andronicus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kreese asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kreese cracks Andronicus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kreese dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andronicus misses with a two punch combination.
Andronicus throws a low kick, looking for Kreese's leg but Kreese calmly moves out of range.
Kreese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andronicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreese.
Kreese throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreese decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreese missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kreese sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andronicus defending well though.
Andronicus wants to improve his position but Kreese is controlling well.
Kreese sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andronicus defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreese.
Kreese wants to work for an arm triangle but Andronicus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kreese landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kreese tries to pass to full mount but Andronicus defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus is looking to escape.
Kreese sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andronicus defending well though.
Andronicus pushes Kreese off looking to stand but Kreese dives back in and keeps control.
Andronicus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kreese.
Kreese is looking to take a break and control but Andronicus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kreese missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andronicus is trying to stand up here but Kreese is controlling him well.
Andronicus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform us that Andronicus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kreese prevents Andronicus from getting back to his feet.
Kreese stands and throws Andronicus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreese works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andronicus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kreese's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kreese wants to control but Andronicus is keeping him busy.
Kreese wants to work for an arm triangle but Andronicus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andronicus trying to control from the bottom.
Andronicus pushes Kreese off but Kreese dives into side control.
Andronicus is not content to let Kreese control the position.
Andronicus is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus regains half guard.
Andronicus is controlling Kreese's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andronicus wants to sweep but Kreese has passed to side control!
Andronicus tries to bench press Kreese off him but Kreese keeps the position.
Kreese lands a few punches from side control.
Andronicus prevents Kreese from moving into mount.
Kreese is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andronicus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andronicus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kreese is controlling him well.
Andronicus is trying to control Kreese's posture but Kreese avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kreese works to advance to full mount. Andronicus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Andronicus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kreese throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andronicus wants to control but Kreese is having none of it.
Kreese breaks from Andronicus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Andronicus tries to lock up and control but Kreese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andronicus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Andronicus tries to hold on but Kreese pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kreese dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andronicus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kreese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kreese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andronicus.
Kreese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titus Andronicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreese blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Kreese misses.
Andronicus throws out a counter right but Kreese avoids it with no problem.
Andronicus throws a series of punches but Kreese moves out of range.
Andronicus misses with a few strikes there.
Kreese checks a low kick from Andronicus.
Titus Andronicus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus misses with a two punch combination.
Andronicus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kreese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kreese throws a series of punches but Andronicus avoids them all with ease.
Andronicus throws a lazy right hand but Kreese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andronicus can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus scores with a jab.
Andronicus misses with a wild body shot.
Kreese throws a right and a left that Andronicus avoids nicely.
Kreese on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andronicus moves away from the strike by Kreese.
Andronicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kreese with a body shot.
No joy there for Andronicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreese ducks under a wild hook from Andronicus.
Andronicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreese feinted with a counter takedown.
Andronicus throws a leg kick
and Kreese counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andronicus is trying to stand.
Kreese tries to pass to full mount but Andronicus defends it.
Andronicus is refusing to be controlled, as Kreese sits in half guard.
Andronicus is looking to escape.
John Kreese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andronicus keeps working.
Andronicus is trying to stand.
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!
Kreese throwing shots but Andronicus is blocking nicely.
Kreese is pressing down on Andronicus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andronicus is holding on for now.
Kreese prevents Andronicus from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andronicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andronicus misses the jab.
Kreese attempts a counter takedown but Andronicus avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kreese.
Kreese tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andronicus manages to circle out of the way.
Andronicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreese gets a double leg takedown into Andronicus's guard.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Kreese from controlling successfully.
Kreese has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andronicus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kreese is controlling him.
Andronicus wants to sweep here but Kreese controlling him for the moment.
Andronicus wants to stand up but Kreese is controlling him.
Kreese advances to half guard.
Kreese is trying to control. Andronicus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kreese sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andronicus defending well though.
John Kreese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kreese content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreese wants to take a breather but Andronicus is having none of it.
Titus Andronicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andronicus is pressing down on Kreese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Kreese from controlling successfully.
Kreese looking to pass the guard.
Kreese trying to control but Andronicus is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andronicus throws a hook but Kreese avoids it easily.
Kreese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andronicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreese.
Kreese shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andronicus's guard.
Andronicus is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Kreese.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kreese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kreese!
John Kreese bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Mean A Thing. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Male in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Saibot just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to bum rush Saibot with a series of wild strikes but Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saibot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot throws a lazy body kick
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Saibot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nelson tries to break free but Saibot pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Saibot keeps him there for the moment.
Saibot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Nelson tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Saibot misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Nelson tries to break free but Saibot pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot slows down the pace here.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Saibot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Saibot.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot thows a body kick. Nelson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saibot throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saibot.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
Saibot throws an elbow but it misses.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Nelson.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saibot, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot instigates a clinch.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Good body shot from Saibot.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saibot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson misses the jab.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Saibot.
Saibot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saibot.
Nelson moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Nelson tries a quick counter leg kick but Saibot is wise to it.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Nelson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saibot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saibot!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saibot.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a good, hard body kick but Nelson shrugs it off.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Nelson misses.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot is looking to clinch.
Saibot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson is rocked!
Saibot defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson lands a head shot.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Nelson moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Nelson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saibot. That one must have hurt.
Saibot lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saibot.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling the position.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Saibot stalling.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saibot has him pressed against the cage.
Saibot prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Saibot has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nelson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Saibot is unloading with more strikes now! Nelson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot 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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