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UNFC42: Paskalev Vs Vos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron The Tyrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (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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Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyron The Tyrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tyrant misses with a straight left.
The Tyrant misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
The Tyrant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Tyrant swings for the body but White moves out of range.
The Tyrant scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Tyrant as he avoids it easily.
The Tyrant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Tyrant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tyrant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Tyrant circles away.
The Tyrant lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tyrant connects with a knee to the head.
The Tyrant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by The Tyrant.
White looking for a takedown.
Tyron The Tyrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.
The Tyrant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Tyrant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Tyrant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Tyrant after a bit of a struggle.
The Tyrant digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Tyrant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Tyrant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Tyrant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White jumps guard and drags The Tyrant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Tyrant sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Tyrant continues to stall.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Tyrant is aware though and is defending well.
The Tyrant got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Tyrant has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
The Tyrant being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Tyrant defends well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from The Tyrant.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but The Tyrant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Tyrant lands a nice shot to the body.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Tyrant but The Tyrant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Tyrant lands a left and a right that send White crashing to the mat, dazed. The Tyrant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
White is rocked!
It looks like Frank White has been cut.
White looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tyrant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
White 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.
Tyron The Tyrant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White dodges the punch combination from The Tyrant.
The Tyrant tries a head kick but it misses.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Tyrant misses with a body shot.
White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Tyrant defends it well.
The Tyrant tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Tyrant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from The Tyrant.
The Tyrant lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! The Tyrant stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!
White is still on wobbly legs! Can The Tyrant finish him?
The Tyrant lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron The Tyrant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank White's cut.
That's time! The Tyrant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Tyrant punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Tyrant lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Tyrant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
The Tyrant feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
The Tyrant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
The Tyrant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Tyrant lands with a good body shot.
The Tyrant misses the jab.
The Tyrant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Tyrant pulls White in to control the position.
The Tyrant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tyrant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Tyrant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White pulls The Tyrant in to control the position.
The Tyrant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Tyrant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Tyrant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Tyrant postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Tyrant.
Tyron The Tyrant is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Tyrant defends well and White ends up having to push The Tyrant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White is breathing heavily.
The Tyrant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White 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.
White misses with a head kick.
The Tyrant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Tyrant lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! The Tyrant takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Tyrant defends it nicely.
White moves away from the strike by The Tyrant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Tyrant.
The Tyrant cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Tyrant finish him?
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Tyrant throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Tyrant throws a shot to the body.
The Tyrant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Tyrant avoids the head kick by White.
The Tyrant connects with a looping right hand.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Tyrant tries to sprawl but White drives through with a takedown into half guard.
White controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron The Tyrant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank White's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
White swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tyrant.
The Tyrant throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Tyrant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for The Tyrant. That snapped White's head back.
The Tyrant drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tyrant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Tyrant throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Still in the clinch, The Tyrant scores with a nice short uppercut.
White is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. The Tyrant pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - White is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tyron The Tyrant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Bashman (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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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Pops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Bashman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashman clinches with his opponent.
Pops throws a head punch that misses.
Pops goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pops works on Bashman's body with a couple of short punches.
Bashman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bashman misses with an elbow strike.
Pops is trying to drag Bashman to the mat but Bashman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pops blocks an elbow strike from Bashman.
Pops taking a breather.
Pops misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pops misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pops avoids the elbow strike from Bashman, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bashman.
Bashman wants to stall.
Bashman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pops's defenses.
It looks like Jason Pops has been cut.
Pops struggles to land a body shot inside as Bashman controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pops goes for a takedown attempt but Bashman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bashman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pops is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hulk Bashman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pops fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashman manages to avoid it.
Pops throws a body punch but Bashman moves out of range.
Bashman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pops on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pops seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bashman scores with a push kick.
Pops takes one to the side of the head.
Bashman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bashman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pops on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jason Pops's cut is getting worse.
Pops swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashman.
Pops half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pops closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bashman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Pops. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashman connects with a high kick.
Pops throws a hook but Bashman blocks it.
Bashman throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bashman misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pops misses with a body shot.
Bashman throws a shot to the body.
Bashman thows a body kick. Pops tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bashman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pops throws out the jab.
Pops misses with a body shot.
Hulk Bashman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pops takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bashman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pops.
Jason Pops's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pops missing with a left hand there. Bashman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pops was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashman.
Bashman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pops changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bashman lands a big head kick that sends Pops tumbling to the mat! Bashman takes a step backwards and waves Pops back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jeez, Jason Pops's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Pops's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Bashman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Cross Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Furia comes to the cage accompanied by Vivaldi's Winter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Cross Furia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kasvi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross Furia thuds a left hand into Kasvi's body.
Kasvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross Furia counters with a straight right hand.
Kasvi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross Furia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasvi.
A leg kick checked by Cross Furia.
Kasvi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Cross Furia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasvi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross Furia.
Kasvi misses with a straight right.
Cross Furia throws a nice looking combination but Kasvi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross Furia scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross Furia misses the target.
Cross Furia misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Kasvi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross Furia manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cross Furia finds it's way through Kasvi's defenses.
Cross Furia throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasvi.
Cross Furia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kasvi moves out of range as Cross Furia strikes.
Kasvi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cross Furia with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi staying out of range there.
Kasvi digs a good hook to Cross Furia's body.
Cross Furia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body.
Cross Furia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasvi at a distance.
Cross Furia throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasvi.
Kasvi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross Furia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasvi.
Kasvi slips a straight right by Cross Furia.
Kasvi misses with a looping left.
Cross Furia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cross Furia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cross Furia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross Furia counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross Furia misses with a wild body shot.
Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a combination
and Kasvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia cracks Kasvi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cross Furia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kasvi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cross Furia closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kasvi! Cross Furia dives in looking to finish! Kasvi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia!
A relieved looking Dante Cross Furia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Low comes to the cage accompanied by Short People. McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Boyd McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
Low feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Low is looking to score with low kicks.
Low with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Low.
Low swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Low misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Low down.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
Low misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
Low takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Low was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Low looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Low looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Low throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tries to bum rush Low with a series of wild strikes but Low uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Low misses its target.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire motions for Low to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Low's body. Low takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Low lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Low throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Low, right into the meat.
Low throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Low misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Low moved away.
Low throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Low. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Low takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Low throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Low misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Low.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Low moves out of range.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Donk. McGuire catches Low right on the button with a cross.
Low slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Low connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Low was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Low scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Low swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Low throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Low only half commits.
Low fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Low takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Short Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Low scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Low moves his leg out of the way.
Boyd McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low misses with a body shot.
Low misses the jab.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire blocks a head kick by Low.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McGuire misses.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Low throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Low tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Low takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Low misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Low throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Low sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Low scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Low.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Low tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Low pushes him away.
Low connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Low throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Low throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Low throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Low scores with a body shot.
Low uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Low.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire lunges at Low with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Low's hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Low on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Low, which made it look bad.
Low misses the shot to the body.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Low is just out of range.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Low counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Low on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Low's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Low avoids it.
Low misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Low's calf.
Low connects with an inside leg kick.
Low moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Low looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Low throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Low misses with a body shot.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Low blocks it well.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Low slips under a jab from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low takes one on the button.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Low's head back.
Low swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Low does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Low takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Low fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Low has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Low's head backwards.
Low throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Low.
Low blocks the body kick.
McGuire lands a high kick!
McGuire moves out of range as Low strikes.
Low misses with a body shot.
Low is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Low moves away.
Low appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Low throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Low.
Low throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Low throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Low looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Low moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Low there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Low punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Low walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Low, right into the meat.
Low throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Low's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Low tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Low.
McGuire throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Low misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Low.
Low swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Low lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Low blocks a jab.
Low fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Boyd McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Low scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Low.
McGuire is looking to slow Low down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Low looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Low pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Low checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Low takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Low keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Low looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Low connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Low.
Low will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good work by Low as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Low looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Low misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Low throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Low circles away quickly and effectively.
Boyd McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Low misses with a looping left.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Low doesn't seem bothered though.
Low just misses with a punch to the body.
And McGuire tries to counter it with a takedown but Low pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Low misses with a body shot.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Low jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Short Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Low off balance momentarily.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Low.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire 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.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Low sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Low needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Low's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGuire 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd McGuire!
A very excited looking Boyd McGuire 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 Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Like You Mean It. Hell has chosen Wu Tang Financial as his entrance music. Big J Smiles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raise Hell's chin.
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197 lbs
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193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles wants to clinch.
Smiles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Hell finds it's way through Smiles's defenses.
It looks like Big J Smiles has been cut.
Smiles gets a clinch.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hell.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Hell blocks it.
Hell manages to break the clinch.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hell with the counter takedown but Smiles avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiles wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles throws out a loose jab but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
Smiles tries to clinch up.
Smiles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Hell circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiles instigates a clinch.
Hell working hard to break the clinch.
Hell avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hell breaks the clinch.
Smiles wants to clinch.
Hell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Hell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Hell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Big J Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smiles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smiles lands a good knee to the midsection. Hell won't want to take too many of those.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hell's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smiles.
Hell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Smiles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hell.
Hell breaks the clinch.
Hell looks to land a left hand but Smiles moved out of range nicely.
Smiles tries to clinch but Hell moves out of range.
Hell feints the counter takedown.
Hell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hell swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
Hell swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hell.
Smiles trying to control the position but instead, Hell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smiles into the cage.
Hell scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell pushes Smiles against the cage. Hell is working some dirty boxing. Hell pushes off with a quick right hook! Smiles goes down! Smiles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raise Hell!
Raise Hell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Meida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carrera Villamora!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villamora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meida tries for a takedown but Villamora circles away easily
and Villamora counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Thiago Meida has been cut.
Villamora digs a good body shot into Meida's ribs.
Meida tries for a takedown but Villamora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Villamora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meida defending well as Villamora loads up on a big left hand.
Villamora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villamora lands a jab to Meida's midsection.
Villamora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meida misses with a takedown attempt - Villamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villamora throws the left hand but Meida avoids the punch easily.
Meida shoots and misses
and Villamora counters with a nice body shot.
Meida is breathing heavily.
Villamora thuds a left hand into Meida's body.
Meida has his takedown stuffed
and Villamora counters with a right hand to the body.
Villamora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meida looks for a takedown but Villamora sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meida.
Villamora jabs at Meida's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villamora throws a shot to the body.
Meida avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villamora pushes Meida away with a front kick.
Villamora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villamora lands a head kick. Meida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thiago Meida's cut is getting worse.
Villamora cracks Meida with an uppercut from hell and Meida crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Villamora's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Meida is rocked!
Thiago Meida's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Villamora stays in close to Meida's body and controls the position.
Oh Meida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meida seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora is pushing down on Meida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meida is fighting to maintain full guard but Villamora has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meida is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Villamora wants to free his trapped foot but Meida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Villamora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meida keeps working.
Villamora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meida haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meida wants to get back to full guard.
Villamora trying to control from half guard but Meida is working away.
Villamora sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Villamora trying to control the action but Meida is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meida looking for submissions off his back.
Meida won't allow Villamora to pass to mount.
Villamora trying to control the action but Meida is working from the bottom.
Villamora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meida tries to roll over but Villamora keeps him under control.
Meida is pressing down on Villamora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meida keeping moving, preventing Villamora from controlling successfully.
Meida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Villamora is aware though and is defending well.
Meida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villamora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villamora manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Villamora engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carrera Villamora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Meida's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Villamora counter with a right hand.
Thiago Meida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villamora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Villamora.
Villamora scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Villamora.
Meida with a poor takedown
and Villamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villamora is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meida rather than just go for the knockout.
Villamora throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villamora scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meida doesn't seem bothered though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Villamora. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Villamora has cracked Meida with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Villamora lands another huge swinging hook and Meida tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Meida, before Villamora can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carrera Villamora!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carrera Villamora thanked VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bulge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jorge Domingo enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bulge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo swings for the body but Bulge moves out of range.
Bulge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Domingo cracks Bulge with an open hand slap.
Bulge dives in and grabs Domingo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Domingo pushes down on Bulge's head and hops out.
Domingo unleashes a big counter combination but Bulge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Domingo scores with the left hand. Bulge knows he should have avoided that one.
Bulge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bulge.
Bulge cracks the inside of Domingo's front leg.
Bulge throws the left hand but Domingo avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulge.
Bulge misses with a hook
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domingo lands with a nice body punch.
Bulge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bulge shoots in looking for a takedown but Domingo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulge defending well as Domingo loads up on a big left hand.
Domingo looks to land a combination but Bulge avoids it well.
Bulge throws a lazy head kick
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Bulge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Bulge slips under a jab from Domingo.
Domingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domingo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bulge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domingo lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bulge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulge wants to land a leg kick but Domingo is out of range.
Bulge throws out a loose jab but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Domingo! But no joy.
Bulge is looking to slow Domingo down with leg kicks.
Bulge throws a low kick but Domingo avoids it.
Domingo throws an overhand right that lands on Bulge's shoulder, as Bulge tries to avoid the shot.
Bulge tries to counter with a takedown but Domingo is quick to defend against it.
Bulge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Domingo throws out a counter right but Bulge avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Bulge.
Bulge throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
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!
Bulge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Domingo to the mat! Domingo manages to get full guard.
Bulge trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo trying to keep a closed guard but Bulge is proving a slippery customer.
Domingo is controlling Bulge's posture.
Bulge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulge trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
Domingo controls Bulge momentarily but Bulge frees himself.
Bulge throwing strikes from guard but Domingo blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
A low kick from Bulge is predictable there
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Domingo sprawls well initially but Bulge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bulge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bulge prevents Domingo from standing back up.
Domingo pushes Bulge off but Bulge dives into side control.
Bulge tries to score with some ground and pound. Domingo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bulge 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.
Bulge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Domingo is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bulge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bulge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Domingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulge.
Bulge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bulge dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulge moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Domingo misses with a combination
and Bulge counters with a single leg into guard. Domingo didn't expect that.
Domingo wants to get back to his feet but Bulge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulge trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
Domingo trying to keep a closed guard but Bulge is proving a slippery customer.
Domingo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bulge passes Domingo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bulge trying to pass the guard but Domingo defending well.
Domingo pushes Bulge off looking to stand but Bulge dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bulge is looking to take a break and control but Domingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Domingo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Domingo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bulge manages to mount him!
Domingo working to try and regain half guard.
Domingo wants to hold on but Bulge pushes him away.
Domingo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulge prevents Domingo from getting the reversal.
Domingo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bulge.
Domingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bulge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Domingo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Domingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bulge landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulge lands a big shot there that rocks Domingo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Domingo is looking to improve his position but Bulge isn't that keen on the idea.
Bulge throws a strike there. Domingo manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Domingo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bulge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Domingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bulge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Domingo takes one on the button.
Bulge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bulge looks for the body kick but Domingo saw that one coming.
Domingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulge lands a glancing blow to the side of Domingo's head.
Bulge shoots for a takedown but Domingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Bulge finds it's way through Domingo's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulge swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Domingo lands.
Bulge shoots in looking for a takedown but Domingo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bulge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domingo throws a hook to the side of Bulge's head but Bulge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulge throws a leg kick but Domingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bulge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulge looks to land a left hand but Domingo moved out of range nicely.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulge throws a low kick but Domingo avoids it.
Bulge connects with a looping right hand.
Domingo misses with a looping left.
Bulge tries to counter with a takedown but Domingo is quick to defend against it.
Jorge Domingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Domingo misses with a hook.
Domingo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bulge's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Domingo.
Domingo staying out of range there.
Domingo leaves Bulge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Domingo stalks Bulge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bulge's face. Bulge staggers backwards, shaken.
Bulge is looking to slow Domingo down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and Bulge counters with a nice body kick.
Bulge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Domingo's waist but Domingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bulge off to one side.
Bulge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billy Bulge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Domingo.
Bulge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domingo throws a hook but Bulge blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bulge.
Bulge shoots in for a takedown but Domingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Domingo throws out a counter right but Bulge avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Domingo.
Bulge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulge moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulge walks into a stiff left hand from Domingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Domingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulge can pounce on him.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Domingo misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulge.
Bulge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulge scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
Jorge Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Domingo.
I think Bulge 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bulge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
145 lbs
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146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Alvarez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
The Lion misses with the head strike.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Lion lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Lion fails to land.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez pushes The Lion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Lion.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Lion throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Lion misses with some punches.
The Lion swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Lion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but The Lion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
The Lion gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Lion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Lion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alex The Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alvarez.
The Lion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of The Lion's head.
The Lion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Lion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Lion.
The Lion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to drag The Lion to the mat but The Lion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Lion gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
The Lion has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
The Lion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from The Lion fails to land.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Lion pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Lion takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Lion misses.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but The Lion sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Lion as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from The Lion misses the target.
The Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the cage.
The Lion lands a nice looking body shot.
The Lion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Lion sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! The Lion avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but The Lion is keeping the position.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but The Lion blocks nicely.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but The Lion shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from The Lion as Alvarez shoots in.
Alex Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
The Lion misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Lion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has The Lion in his guard.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Lion manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Lion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has The Lion in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez has control of The Lion's left arm, preventing The Lion from doing any damage.
The Lion preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from The Lion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The Lion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Lion working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez pulls The Lion in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Lion manages to get himself to full guard.
The Lion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Lion keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Lion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but The Lion is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex The Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Lion misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but The Lion has wrist control.
The Lion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Lion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Lion misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Lion defends it well.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks The Lion with an uppercut!
Alvarez shoots in and bounces The Lion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Lion keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but The Lion keeps moving.
The Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez won't allow The Lion to sweep him here.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but The Lion keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
The Lion is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Lion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Lion, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
Alvarez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Lion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but The Lion is defending well.
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Lion, who protects the arm well.
The Lion tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez throws an elbow but The Lion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez in side control, throwing shots but The Lion defends.
Alvarez advances to full mount.
Alvarez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alvarez tries to control but The Lion wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alvarez!
Alex Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Cesar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Takayanagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Takayanagi.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takayanagi.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Takayanagi.
Chavez tests Takayanagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takayanagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takayanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takayanagi misses with a wild combination.
Takayanagi misses with a right hand
and Chavez counters by clinching up.
Takayanagi misses with some punches.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takayanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takayanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
The referee calls for Chavez to work.
Takayanagi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chavez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Takayanagi.
Chavez throws a body punch but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Chavez's coach down at Tokyo Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takayanagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Takayanagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez lands with a nice body kick.
Takayanagi misses with a body punch
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takayanagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavez pinned against the cage. Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Takayanagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takayanagi drives through with a takedown into Chavez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Takayanagi is fighting to break Chavez's control of his arms but Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
Takayanagi wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
Chavez controlling Takayanagi's posture.
Takayanagi throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi has his takedown stuffed
and Chavez counters by moving into the clinch.
Chavez wants to stall.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takayanagi.
Nice cross by Chavez.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
A jab from Takayanagi does it's job there.
Takayanagi cracks Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takayanagi misses the shot to the body.
Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takayanagi avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takayanagi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavez scrambles back to his feet.
Takayanagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Julio Cesar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takayanagi manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chavez.
Takayanagi is rocked!
Chavez takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Takayanagi misses.
Takayanagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takayanagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Takayanagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takayanagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takayanagi throws an off balance right hand
and Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Takayanagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takayanagi manages to avoid it.
Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez digs a good hook to Takayanagi's body.
Takayanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takayanagi is defended easily by Chavez.
Chavez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Takayanagi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi misses with a looping left.
Chavez cracks Takayanagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez jabs at Takayanagi's body.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez stuns Takayanagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takayanagi scores with a one two! Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Takayanagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takayanagi lands a body shot.
Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle, before Chavez throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Takayanagi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Chavez lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Julio Cesar Chavez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paskalev comes to the cage accompanied by The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnost Paskalev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Vos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vos as he jumps to the side.
Vos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Paskalev moves away from the strike by Vos.
Paskalev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vos sprawls and moves away.
Paskalev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos stuffs the takedown attempt from Paskalev. Paskalev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vos unleashes a big counter combination but Paskalev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnost Paskalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paskalev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paskalev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paskalev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jake Vos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vos looks to score with a jab to the body but Paskalev is just out of range.
Paskalev avoids the body shot from Vos.
Vos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vos throws a hook to the side of Paskalev's head but Paskalev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paskalev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vos defends well and Paskalev ends up having to push Vos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paskalev throws a hook but Vos avoids it easily.
Vos throws out a counter right but Paskalev avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Vos is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Vos.
Paskalev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vos sprawls and moves away.
Paskalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paskalev ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
Paskalev feinted with a counter takedown.
Vos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Vos does no damage.
Paskalev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Vos is quick to defend against it.
Paskalev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vos throws a combination that misses
and Paskalev counters with a single leg into guard. Vos didn't expect that.
Vos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paskalev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paskalev's guard.
Paskalev looking to control.
Vos stands and throws Paskalev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos trying to control the action but Paskalev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to bench press Vos off him but Vos keeps the position.
Vos trying to control the action but Paskalev is working from the bottom.
Paskalev is looking for a sweep.
Vos wants to control for a moment but Paskalev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Paskalev is pressing down on Vos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paskalev trying to control the position.
Vos wants to control from the top but Paskalev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vos scores with a shot to the body.
Vos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paskalev moves away.
Paskalev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paskalev dives in and scores a takedown into Vos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos is looking for a triangle but Paskalev pushes his legs off easily.
Vos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paskalev lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos has momentary wrist control but Paskalev slips an elbow through the middle.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Vos keeps moving.
Paskalev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paskalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paskalev has managed to get both his arms back between Vos's legs - danger averted.
Paskalev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paskalev wants to free his trapped foot but Vos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vos pushes Paskalev off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paskalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Paskalev missing with a left hand there. Vos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vos!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vos is looking to regain half guard here but Paskalev keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Paskalev stalls from top position.
Vos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paskalev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vos struggling a bit here.
Vos is looking to regain half guard here but Paskalev keeps moving and retains side control.
Vos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arnost Paskalev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vos tries to buck Paskalev off but Paskalev is having none of it.
Vos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paskalev's best efforts.
Vos is refusing to be controlled, as Paskalev sits in half guard.
Vos tries to get to full guard but Paskalev has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos trying to control but Paskalev postures up.
Vos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paskalev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paskalev is looking for a kimura but Vos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paskalev to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paskalev wants to free his trapped foot but Vos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paskalev is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnost Paskalev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Vos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vos. Paskalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Vos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vos throws a lazy right hand but Paskalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vos just misses with a punch to the body.
Vos misses the body punch
and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vos won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev is trying to get an arm triangle but Vos is defending well.
Paskalev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paskalev trying to control the position but Vos is working away.
Paskalev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paskalev off and has taken his back!
Vos sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Paskalev taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Vos!
Jake Vos is the new featherweight champion!
Jake Vos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Arnost Paskalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Honey Badger needs sleep now'.
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