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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sven Tveskabb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yolo Swag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sven Tveskabb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Tveskabb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yolo Swag!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tveskabb throws a series of strikes that have Swag backpedaling.
A combination from Tveskabb does no damage.
Tveskabb connects with a crisp jab.
Tveskabb throws a series of punches but Swag moves out of range.
Swag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tveskabb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swag dodges the punch combination from Tveskabb.
Swag doesn't manage to clinch there - Tveskabb circles away.
Tveskabb with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tveskabb enables Swag to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tveskabb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tveskabb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tveskabb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tveskabb trying to keep a closed guard but Swag is proving a slippery customer.
Swag is looking to work some ground and pound but Tveskabb has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swag scoring with some ground and pound.
Swag content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tveskabb looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tveskabb tries to avoid it but Swag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tveskabb to the ground. Tveskabb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tveskabb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tveskabb is fending him off so far but Swag persists. Nope, Tveskabb circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Tveskabb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swag tries to clinch there but Tveskabb circles away.
Tveskabb misses with a two punch combination.
Tveskabb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swag back to the cage. Tveskabb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Swag wants to clinch but Tveskabb slips to the side
and Tveskabb counters with a nice uppercut.
Tveskabb works over Swag's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tveskabb tries a low kick but Swag avoids it.
Swag is looking to clinch.
Tveskabb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Tveskabb there.
Tveskabb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swag ducks right into an uppercut from Tveskabb.
Swag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tveskabb lands with a straight right. Swag didn't see that one coming.
Tveskabb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tveskabb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swag eats them both and turns towards Tveskabb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swag walks into a left hand.
Tveskabb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sven Tveskabb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tveskabb throws a series of punches but Swag moves out of range.
Swag takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tveskabb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swag. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Tveskabb.
Swag moves forwards but Tveskabb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Swag got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tveskabb presses forward with punches and knees until Swag stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Swag closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Tveskabb!
A very excited looking Sven Tveskabb 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies. Barry Brewster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Brewster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristian Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot.
Brewster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Brewster finds it's way through Ferreira's defenses.
Ferreira connects with the punch.
Brewster connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ferreira - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Brewster!
After winning the bout, Barry Brewster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebner Estavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Sakuraba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ebner Estavez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Estavez gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Sakuraba dodges the punch combination from Estavez.
Estavez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Estavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba trying to control but Estavez postures up.
It looks like Estavez is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Estavez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakuraba is working an open guard so Estavez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Estavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Estavez gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Estavez fails with the takedown.
Estavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Estavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Estavez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Estavez has escaped and now he's on top!
I've been told that Estavez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Estavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Estavez defends easily.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estavez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estavez slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
Estavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estavez stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Estavez working the ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba struggling a bit here.
Sakuraba gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estavez thows a huge punch but Sakuraba dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.
Estavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Estavez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakuraba's guard.
Estavez trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estavez gets to his feet - Sakuraba follows without any prompting.
Sakuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Estavez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Estavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Estavez tries to counter with a clinch but Sakuraba shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebner Estavez dominated that round.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Estavez. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ebner Estavez has been cut.
Estavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estavez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Estavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Estavez looks to move away, Sakuraba throws a big counter combo bu Estavez just gets out of the way.
Estavez swinging wildly here.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Estavez, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Estavez against the cage but Estavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Estavez! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Sakuraba there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that Estavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Estavez also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Estavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Estavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Estavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakuraba trying to control but Estavez is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estavez is pulling down on Sakuraba's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakuraba, at least for the moment.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estavez keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice combination there by Estavez.
Sakuraba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakuraba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estavez won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuraba is working for a kimura here but Estavez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sakuraba's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems keen to control Estavez's posture.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
Estavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Estavez advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ebner Estavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ebner Estavez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Estavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Estavez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estavez defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estavez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estavez wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Estavez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Estavez's back!
Sakuraba is persistently looking for the submission but Estavez is defending it well.
Estavez turns into Sakuraba and is now in his guard.
Estavez advances position into side control!
Estavez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estavez working away.
Estavez is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuraba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Estavez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estavez wants to stand up but Sakuraba has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Estavez is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba is looking to get back to full guard here but Estavez has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Estavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sakuraba wants to control but Estavez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Estavez keeps him under control.
Sakuraba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Estavez is working away from the top position though.
Estavez wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estavez.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estavez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sakuraba sprawls well. Sakuraba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenji Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebner Estavez.
Estavez throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Estavez shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Estavez. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Estavez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Estavez dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Estavez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuraba sprawls well initially but Estavez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estavez is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebner Estavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Estavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebner Estavez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Teller's choice of entrance music: Sail. The key to victory for Tommy Shelby has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Thomas Teller!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. Teller moves away and avoids it.
Teller swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Teller slips a jab from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shelby swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Teller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shelby throws an off balance right hand
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Teller.
Shelby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shelby throws a wild body kick that Teller sees coming a mile off.
Teller's coach down at Team Butcher Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Teller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Teller throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shelby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Shelby swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
Teller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teller drives through and clinches with Shelby against the cage.
Teller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shelby's efforts to push away.
Teller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shelby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelby gets underhooks to prevent Teller's takedown attempt.
Teller breaks from the clinch.
Shelby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shelby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teller.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shelby. That's going to slow Teller down.
Shelby works Teller's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby connects with a body shot that sends Teller's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Shelby as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby connects with a right hand. Teller shakes it off.
Teller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Shelby.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas Teller.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Shelby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teller. Teller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Shelby coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Shelby throws a jab when Teller was well out of range.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Shelby is just out of range.
Shelby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelby dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shelby with a body shot.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teller moves into the clinch.
Teller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teller throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Teller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Teller is trying to trip Shelby. He has hold of a leg but Shelby is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Teller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Teller wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller postures up and lands a big shot to Shelby's brow.
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shelby throws an off balance right hand
and Teller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Teller forces Shelby back against the cage and clinches.
Teller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teller lands a nice uppercut.
Teller is trying to drag Shelby to the mat but Shelby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shelby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick from Shelby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Shelby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shelby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands with a cross.
Teller shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas Teller.
Teller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shelby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shelby lands with a cross.
Shelby digs a good hook to Teller's body.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A good leg kick by Shelby.
Shelby works Teller's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Shelby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teller doesn't seem phased though.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Shelby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teller's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby clobbers Teller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shelby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelby tries to bum rush Teller with a series of wild strikes but Teller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teller fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Shelby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Teller.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range.
Teller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teller tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby lands with a hook. Teller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teller closes the distance and clinches.
Shelby tries to break free but Teller pushes him back against the cage.
Teller wants a takedown.
Shelby gets underhooks to prevent Teller's takedown attempt.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teller throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Teller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Teller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teller misses with the head strike.
Teller can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Shelby is trying to break free.
Teller is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Teller blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teller is looking for a takedown.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas Teller.
Teller tries to score a body lock takedown but Shelby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelby trying to stall but Teller improves his position.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shelby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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19
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws the kick towards the body but Yoshida avoids it.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Creed misses.
Yoshida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida walks into a stiff left hand from Creed.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Yoshida scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Yoshida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Creed. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
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!
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Creed.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed looks to land a combination but Yoshida avoids it well.
Creed misses with a hook.
Creed misses with the combination.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida throws a head kick that half lands.
Yoshida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a good cross that connects.
Creed lands a jab.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick.
Creed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a nice body shot.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshida thows a body kick. Creed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Yoshida.
Creed is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creed tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshida scores with a body shot.
Creed throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Yoshida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creed's hands.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Creed.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida closes the distance and pushes Creed back into the cage.
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Creed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshida cracks the inside of Creed's front leg.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida lands a head kick. Creed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch lands to the side of Yoshida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yoshida defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Yoshida delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoshida pushes Creed away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshida. Creed shrugs it off though.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida lands a head kick!
Creed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creed's efforts to push away.
A short right from Yoshida.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Creed is rocked!
Creed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yoshida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Creed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yoshida avoids it.
Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Creed with an open hand slap.
Yoshida cracks Creed with an open hand slap.
Yoshida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Creed misses with a hook
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee.
Yoshida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Creed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida throws a fast counter high kick but Creed manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida lands a big head kick that sends Creed tumbling to the mat! Yoshida takes a step backwards and waves Creed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Creed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Yoshida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida thows a body kick. Creed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yoshida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Yoshida shuts the power down on Creed. Lights out, game over! Yoshida is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuuto Yoshida!
Yuuto Yoshida really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexy Innokenti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Innokenti's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
224 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micky Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexy Innokenti!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Innokenti's shoulder, as Innokenti tries to avoid the shot.
Innokenti scores with a decent looking hook.
Innokenti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Innokenti doesn't seem phased though.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Innokenti's head but Innokenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Innokenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ward has time to react.
Innokenti scores with a head kick. Ward tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Micky Ward has been cut.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Innokenti moves away and avoids it.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Innokenti.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward takes a swing at Innokenti's ribcage but misses.
Innokenti misses with a straight left.
Ward's corner calls for a 1-2. Ward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Innokenti, right into the meat.
Innokenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Innokenti throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Innokenti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Innokenti blocks a jab.
Innokenti throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Ward lands with an overhand left.
Innokenti throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Innokenti is rocked!
Ward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Innokenti.
Ward throws a body punch but Innokenti moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Innokenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Innokenti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Innokenti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Innokenti throws out the jab.
Innokenti loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Innokenti moves away.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Innokenti.
Ward slips a jab from Innokenti.
Innokenti slips a jab from Ward.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Innokenti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Innokenti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Innokenti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Innokenti.
Innokenti staying out of range there.
Ward dips to his left and cracks Innokenti with an uppercut!
Innokenti scores with a body shot.
Innokenti lands with a shot to the body.
Ward walks into a left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Innokenti.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Innokenti.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Innokenti.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Innokenti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Innokenti throws a shot to the body.
Innokenti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Innokenti thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Innokenti counters with a nice leg kick.
Innokenti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Innokenti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Innokenti misses the target.
Innokenti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Innokenti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Innokenti scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Innokenti.
Innokenti cracks the inside of Ward's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Innokenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Innokenti's corner calls for a 1-2. Innokenti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Innokenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Innokenti.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Innokenti.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Innokenti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ward had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Innokenti is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Innokenti fakes the leg kick and cracks Ward in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ward dips to his left and cracks Innokenti with an uppercut!
That has opened up Alexy Innokenti's cut even more.
Innokenti works the jab nicely.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Innokenti.
Innokenti throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Innokenti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Innokenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Innokenti lands with an overhand left.
Innokenti is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Innokenti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Innokenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Innokenti. That's going to slow Ward down.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Innokenti scores with a kick to the body.
Innokenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexy Innokenti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Innokenti.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Innokenti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Innokenti is just out of range.
Alexy Innokenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Innokenti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Innokenti cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Innokenti counters with a nice leg kick.
Innokenti moves out of range as Ward strikes.
A big right from Ward misses.
Innokenti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Innokenti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Innokenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Innokenti throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Innokenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Innokenti lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Innokenti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Innokenti throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Innokenti.
Innokenti throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward takes one on the button.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Innokenti.
Nice defenses there by Innokenti.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Innokenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Innokenti.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Innokenti counters with a nice body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Innokenti moves away.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Innokenti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Innokenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Innokenti thumps Ward with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Innokenti takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ward is rocked!
Ward throws out a loose jab but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Innokenti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Innokenti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.
Innokenti works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Innokenti catches Ward with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Innokenti. That's going to slow Ward down.
Innokenti cracks Ward on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ward falls backwards against the cage. Innokenti follows up with more strikes that drop Ward to his knees. Innokenti keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ward! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti!
Alexy Innokenti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Krame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Krame has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Krame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Silva !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krame shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Karl Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva leaves Krame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva .
Krame shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krame gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Krame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krame has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krame tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krame somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krame is defended easily by Silva .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sizes up Krame with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krame.
Krame goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krame or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva , which made it look bad.
Krame has a takedown stuffed.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Silva . No joy for Krame on that attempt.
Krame shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Krame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva .
Krame shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
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!
Krame dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva cracks Krame with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lunges at Krame with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krame's hand.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krame gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva .
Krame is rocked!
Krame leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krame was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva .
Nice jab there from Silva .
Krame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krame leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krame goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva tries to advance position but instead Krame slips a leg back in to half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Krame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krame's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krame shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krame gets slowly back to his feet.
Krame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva lunges at Krame with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krame's hand.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Krame moved out of range.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krame.
Silva throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krame shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva shoots in but Krame avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krame shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Krame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva jabs Krame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krame closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Krame getting side control.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krame.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Krame has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Krame defends easily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva keeping full guard, as Krame tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krame preventing the sweep.
Krame wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Krame won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rafael Krame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Krame's shoulder, as Krame tries to avoid the shot.
Krame appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krame dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krame shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Krame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krame.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva .
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Krame.
A big left from Silva misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krame staying out of range there.
Krame shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Krame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Krame shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva throws a jab when Krame was well out of range.
Krame feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Krame counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krame defends well.
Krame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krame counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Krame postures up and lands a big shot to Silva 's brow.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva looking to control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Krame controlling him for the moment.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Krame has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Krame manages to pass to side control!
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krame wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krame lands some shots froms side control.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krame wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krame.
Silva tries to bench press Krame off him but Krame keeps the position.
Krame working away.
Silva is being controlled here.
Krame landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krame wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Krame cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva trying to control but Krame flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krame lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Silva is trying to remain composed but Krame is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Silva grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Krame gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Krame to control.
Silva trying to control the position but Krame manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva tries to escape but Krame has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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!
Krame cracks Silva with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Silva from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Krame are getting through and doing damage.
Krame throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The referee is taking a good look at Silva as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Krame!
Krame controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krame doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Krame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva 's guard. Nice move by Krame!
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krame manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva postures up in Krame's guard and throws a big left but Krame blocks it.
Rafael Krame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throws a strike but Krame rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Krame has passed one foot through into half guard.
Krame throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Karl Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krame looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krame is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Krame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Krame showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Silva !
Karl Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Dont Thread On Me-Metallica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
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304 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buddy Lyles!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Lyles crashes against the mat.
Lyles landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Lyles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lyles lands some shots froms side control.
Lyles cracks Velasquez with a big right hand but Velasquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Lyles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Velasquez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lyles.
Check out the look on Lyles's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velasquez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Lyles crashes against the mat.
Lyles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Velasquez is avoiding damage well.
Velasquez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lyles connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Velasquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyles scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Velasquez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lyles can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Lyles!
A relieved looking Buddy Lyles 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 Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anttila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ramos wants to control but Anttila postures up.
Anttila trying to control the position but Ramos is working away.
Anttila has hold of Ramos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ramos seems comfortable defending it but Anttila has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ramos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ramos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anttila couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taisto Anttila!
Taisto Anttila retains his featherweight title!
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