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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank White is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Tokyo, Chevy Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford throws a shot to the body.
Ford cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ford cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chevy Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford is adopting a defensive guard.
Ford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ford tries to get out of the position.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ford is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw White working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White with a nice head shot there.
Ford pulls White in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is not content to let White control the position.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ford is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White throwing shots but Ford is blocking nicely.
Ford is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ford pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White stands and throws Ford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by White.
Ford wants to control but White postures up.
White landing a few strikes.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford misses with a low kick.
White feints the counter takedown.
White gets a clinch.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for White on that attempt.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Ford.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ford is out of range and White settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White fails with the takedown.
Chevy Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chevy Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Ford drops White with a straight left! Oh this is bad for White! Ford dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chevy Ford!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chevy Ford made sure he mentioned Big Bear Nutrition 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. !!!R00000TS!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera slips under a jab from Pops.
Pops shoots in for a takedown but Cavalera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavalera lands with an uppercut that bounces Pops off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Jason Pops has been cut.
Cavalera connects with a looping right hand.
Cavalera ducks under a wild hook from Pops.
Cavalera misses with a body shot.
Pops was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cavalera slips under a jab from Pops.
Cavalera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pops fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalera manages to avoid it.
Pops throws a sloppy body shot
and Cavalera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Cavalera misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pops ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Cavalera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pops.
Pops throws a shot from downtown. Cavalera moves away and avoids it.
Cavalera throws a counter combo.
Pops has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cavalera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pops. Cavalera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pops 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.
Pops throws a hook to the side of Cavalera's head but Cavalera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pops cracks Cavalera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cavalera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cavalera wants it to stay on the feet.
Pops fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cavalera jabs at Pops's body.
Pops tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cavalera was well out of range. Poor timing from Pops.
Nice sprawl there from Cavalera as Pops shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Pops. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pops fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalera manages to avoid it.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Pops.
Cavalera swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pops to counter with a crisp jab.
Cavalera misses with a straight left.
Cavalera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pops throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pops throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cavalera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jason Pops's cut is getting worse.
Pops throws a poor cross that misses
and Cavalera counters with a crisp one two that drops Pops! Cavalera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pops to his feet! Pops is in big trouble!
Max Cavalera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pops falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cavalera counters with a nice right hand that sends Pops toppling to the canvas! Pops scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cavalera finish him?!
Pops is rocked!
Pops walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cavalera swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Cavalera!
Our winner, Max Cavalera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ching lalalalalalLng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Crakehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson Crakehall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ching lalalalalalLng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grayson Crakehall!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crakehall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
lalalalalalLng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crakehall circles away.
Crakehall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. lalalalalalLng is trying to defend but Crakehall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
lalalalalalLng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crakehall is stalling here. lalalalalalLng is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crakehall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and lalalalalalLng has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crakehall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on lalalalalalLng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
lalalalalalLng is working for a kimura but Crakehall is defending it quite comfortably.
lalalalalalLng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crakehall's head.
lalalalalalLng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crakehall moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that lalalalalalLng has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crakehall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Crakehall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
lalalalalalLng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crakehall.
lalalalalalLng keeping full guard, as Crakehall tries to pass.
Crakehall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
lalalalalalLng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crakehall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crakehall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall throws a big elbow that misses.
Crakehall passes lalalalalalLng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crakehall is pressing down on lalalalalalLng's thigh, looking to free his foot. lalalalalalLng is holding on for now.
Crakehall is looking to take a break and control but lalalalalalLng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
lalalalalalLng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crakehall.
Crakehall is looking to advance position but lalalalalalLng won't allow it.
Crakehall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crakehall looks to land a left hand but lalalalalalLng moved out of range nicely.
It looked like lalalalalalLng was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
lalalalalalLng misses with a double jab.
lalalalalalLng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crakehall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
lalalalalalLng moves out of range as Crakehall strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crakehall.
Crakehall throws a shot to the body.
Crakehall punishes lalalalalalLng's body with a nice straight punch.
Crakehall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but lalalalalalLng manages to avoid it.
lalalalalalLng shoots for a takedown but Crakehall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching lalalalalalLng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from lalalalalalLng does no damage.
lalalalalalLng throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crakehall counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crakehall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crakehall prevents a takedown attempt there.
lalalalalalLng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crakehall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crakehall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
lalalalalalLng is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crakehall is defending well.
lalalalalalLng blocks a body shot from Crakehall.
Crakehall is leaning against lalalalalalLng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crakehall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crakehall lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Crakehall.
Crakehall lands with a short shot to the head.
Crakehall presses lalalalalalLng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
lalalalalalLng is breathing heavily.
lalalalalalLng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crakehall is pressed up against the cage. lalalalalalLng has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crakehall down to the mat. Crakehall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crakehall throws a series of punches but lalalalalalLng moves out of range.
Crakehall misses with a series of wild punches.
Crakehall misses with a straight left.
lalalalalalLng half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Crakehall dominated that round.
That's time! lalalalalalLng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crakehall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crakehall clinches with his opponent.
Crakehall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
lalalalalalLng wants a takedown but no success here.
Crakehall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Crakehall on the inside.
Crakehall lands a left hand that snaps the head of lalalalalalLng backwards.
Crakehall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
lalalalalalLng goes for a takedown attempt but Crakehall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ching lalalalalalLng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crakehall takes a swing at lalalalalalLng's ribcage but misses.
lalalalalalLng avoids the body shot from Crakehall.
A punch combination from lalalalalalLng misses.
lalalalalalLng throws a right hand that Crakehall ducks under and follows up with a left that Crakehall also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crakehall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but lalalalalalLng was well out of range. Poor timing from Crakehall.
Grayson Crakehall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crakehall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crakehall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching lalalalalalLng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crakehall missing with a left hand there. lalalalalalLng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crakehall looks to land a left hand but lalalalalalLng moved out of range nicely.
lalalalalalLng is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crakehall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crakehall wants it to stay on the feet.
lalalalalalLng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
lalalalalalLng is rocked!
lalalalalalLng is holding his hands too far apart here. Crakehall throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! lalalalalalLng is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grayson Crakehall!
Grayson Crakehall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Cross Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Furia comes to the cage accompanied by Vivaldi's Winter. Jackson has chosen Machine Head -Old as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 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 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross Furia throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross Furia thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Cornelius Jackson has been cut.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Cross Furia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cross Furia lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Cross Furia backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross Furia counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Cross Furia misses its intended target.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Cross Furia in a clinch.
Cross Furia lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross Furia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cross Furia.
Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cross Furia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cross Furia backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Cross Furia manages to avoid it all.
Cross Furia misses with a wild combination.
Cross Furia throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cross Furia misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Cross Furia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Cross Furia throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Cross Furia down! Jackson is looking to finish but Cross Furia is intelligently defending himself.
Cross Furia is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross Furia controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Oh Cross Furia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson postures up in Cross Furia's guard and throws a big left but Cross Furia blocks it.
Cross Furia seems to have got his legs back now.
Cross Furia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cross Furia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cross Furia 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.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Cross Furia keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dante Cross Furia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cross Furia misses.
Cross Furia cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cross Furia throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Cross Furia is wise to it.
Cross Furia throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross Furia misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Cross Furia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cross Furia checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross Furia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Cross Furia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cross Furia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cross Furia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Cross Furia has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Cross Furia steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jackson is rocked!
Cross Furia plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Jackson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jackson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
201 lbs
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22
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nich DiM!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiM tries a low kick but Rigo avoids it.
Rigo 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.
Rigo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DiM throws a leg kick but Rigo sees it coming and moves out of range.
DiM pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rigo is out of range and DiM settles back down.
Rigo shoots for a double leg takedown but DiM sprawls well. He's pushed Rigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DiM looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from DiM tenderised Rigo's leg. Rigo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rigo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DiM but DiM pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DiM lands a leg kick that knocks Rigo off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from DiM is predictable there
so Rigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rigo is stalling in the full guard.
Rigo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
DiM wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo won't allow DiM to sweep him here.
DiM looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DiM looking for a guillotine here but Rigo defends easily.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
DiM 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.
DiM throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DiM trying to control the position.
Rigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DiM is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DiM tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DiM is looking to stand up but Rigo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rigo stands and throws DiM's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DiM tries to buck Rigo off but Rigo is having none of it.
Rigo controls the position from side control.
Rigo tries to advance to mount but DiM denies him.
DiM tries to bench press Rigo off him but Rigo keeps the position.
Rigo is looking to take a break and control but DiM is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DiM manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigo's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM is looking for a sweep. Rigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rigo wants to pass the guard but DiM is defending well.
DiM trying to hold on to Rigo's head to control him but Rigo postures up.
DiM wants to improve his position but Rigo is controlling well.
Rigo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiM doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rigo.
Rigo controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DiM wants to improve his position but Rigo is controlling well.
Rigo is thwarting DiM's attempts to control the position.
DiM wants to improve his position but Rigo is controlling well.
Rigo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rigo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiM is looking to escape.
DiM is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ondrej Rigo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Rigo blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Rigo blocks the low kick.
And Rigo tries to counter it with a takedown but DiM pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by DiM's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DiM pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rigo is out of range and DiM settles back down.
A low kick from DiM is predictable there
and Rigo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rigo.
DiM looking for a sweep. Not yet DiM, not yet.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
DiM bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rigo passes to full mount!
DiM is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ondrej Rigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rigo wants to finish this one by submission but DiM is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rigo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigo controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rigo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DiM is working hard here to advance position.
DiM sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
DiM tries to roll over but Rigo keeps him under control.
Rigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DiM moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
Rigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigo trying to control but DiM is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
DiM wants to sweep here but Rigo controlling him for the moment.
DiM looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rigo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rigo wants to control but DiM is keeping him busy.
DiM is trying to get back to full guard.
DiM looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rigo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DiM is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DiM is pressing down on Rigo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
DiM looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo passes DiM's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DiM is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigo.
DiM moves into full guard.
DiM keeping full guard, as Rigo tries to pass.
Rigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
Rigo wants to pass the guard but DiM is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rigo wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
DiM is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigo pushing down on DiM's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rigo seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiM is looking for a sweep. Rigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DiM makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DiM.
Rigo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ondrej Rigo 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. This is the final round!
Rigo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rigo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ondrej Rigo has been cut.
The fighters circling - DiM throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rigo moves out of range of the body kick from DiM.
Rigo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DiM defends it well.
A clash of legs there as Rigo blocks the low kick.
DiM scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rigo is looking to reverse the position.
Rigo is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiM trying to control the position but Rigo is working away.
Rigo manages to get back to half guard.
Rigo is not content to let DiM control the position.
Rigo wants to control but DiM is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo tries to get to full guard but DiM has control of the leg.
Rigo is trying to maintain the position but DiM is very close to passing his half guard.
Rigo is refusing to be controlled, as DiM sits in half guard.
Rigo works his way to full guard. Good work.
DiM lands a couple of elbows.
Rigo is trying to control the position but DiM postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DiM's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DiM with a flurry of punches that miss.
DiM throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DiM missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DiM preventing the sweep.
DiM trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nich DiM has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiM with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DiM working some strikes from top position.
DiM pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigo is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DiM's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DiM won't allow Rigo to sweep him here.
Rigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DiM.
Rigo controls DiM momentarily but DiM frees himself.
DiM postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DiM postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rigo is on top in guard.
Rigo trying to control the position from guard on top but DiM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiM wants to sweep but no luck.
Rigo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DiM's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rigo trying to control the position from guard on top but DiM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiM bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigo's guard.
Rigo keeping moving, preventing DiM from controlling successfully.
DiM with a flurry of punches that miss.
DiM stopping the sweep attempt from Rigo.
DiM wants to control from the top but Rigo keeps moving.
DiM stopping the sweep attempt from Rigo.
Rigo looking to control.
DiM working some strikes from top position.
DiM looking to pass the guard.
DiM won't allow Rigo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DiM makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DiM trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DiM stopping the sweep attempt from Rigo.
Rigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rigo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rigo, not yet.
Rigo trying to control the position here.
Rigo has his foot on DiM's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DiM works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigo wants to sweep here but DiM controlling him for the moment.
DiM landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiM looking to pass the guard.
Rigo wants to sweep here but DiM controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nich DiM showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rigo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
167 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominik Kokoszka!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokoszka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takayanagi on the side of the head.
Takayanagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Kokoszka sprawls well. He's pushed Takayanagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takayanagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takayanagi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kokoszka counters with a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi is rocked!
Takayanagi throws an off balance right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a huge right that knocks Takayanagi out cold! Kokoszka is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominik Kokoszka!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominik Kokoszka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You by Helix. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
160 lbs
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21
150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Douglas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Douglas.
Johnson controls the position for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is holding Douglas down, trying to stall.
Douglas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Douglas working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Douglas throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
Douglas postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson pulls Douglas in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
Douglas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas preventing the sweep.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Douglas manages to get himself to full guard.
Douglas is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Douglas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Douglas moves into full guard.
Douglas is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Douglas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douglas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Douglas working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Dave Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Douglas goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Douglas moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Douglas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Douglas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglas off the cage and back into range.
Dave Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Douglas is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet.
Douglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Douglas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Douglas throws a big right hand that misses.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson controlling the position.
Douglas postures up.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Douglas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Douglas enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Douglas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jack Douglas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Douglas is working hard here to advance position.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Douglas's head.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Douglas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Douglas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Douglas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Douglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Douglas shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Douglas tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Douglas slips under a jab from Johnson.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Douglas counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglas. Douglas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglas in the body.
Douglas sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Douglas tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Douglas will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Douglas sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
Johnson working Douglas over with strikes.
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
Douglas is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Douglas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Douglas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Douglas tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Douglas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Douglas has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Johnson!
Dave Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that VG Beloff has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily VG Beloff seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beloff moves out of range of the body kick from Nicolosi.
Beloff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicolosi. That one must have hurt.
Beloff throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
Beloff fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Nicolosi.
Good leg kick by Nicolosi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beloff throws a shot from downtown. Nicolosi moves away and avoids it.
Nicolosi delivers a nice body kick.
Beloff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi connects with a body shot that sends Beloff's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beloff connects with a single shot there.
Nicolosi thows a body kick. Beloff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beloff is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Nicolosi. Beautiful body shot.
Beloff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi connects with a body shot that sends Beloff's belly button to the back.
Nicolosi tests Beloff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beloff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicolosi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beloff misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolosi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolosi works Beloff's body with a nice hook.
Beloff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beloff misses with a right hand
and Nicolosi counters with a two punch combo.
Nicolosi scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolosi blocks a jab.
Beloff avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Nicolosi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicolosi scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beloff is rocked!
Beloff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicolosi. That one must have hurt.
Nicolosi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beloff. That did some damage!
Nicolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
Beloff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nicolosi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beloff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicolosi pushes Beloff away with a front kick.
Nicolosi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicolosi lands a left and a right that send Beloff crashing to the mat, dazed. Nicolosi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Beloff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolosi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beloff rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicolosi connects with a stiff jab that staggers Beloff - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Nicolosi!
Frank Nicolosi 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoni Kristofer Hong 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Danneskjöld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong gets full guard.
Hong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danneskjöld's guard.
Hong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mandirigmang Pilipino. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Danneskjöld 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.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hong wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Hong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Danneskjöld throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hong defends well.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danneskjöld thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hong controlling from the top position.
Danneskjöld throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hong uses it to pass to side control.
Danneskjöld can't do much from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hong off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hong wants to escape the position.
Hong turns into Danneskjöld and is now in his guard.
Danneskjöld wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Danneskjöld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.
Hong advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld actively working from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily.
Danneskjöld actively working from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Hong is keeping busy.
Danneskjöld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danneskjöld swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hong blocks Danneskjöld's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Danneskjöld tries to hold on but Hong pushes him away.
Hong content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld tries to hold on but Hong postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Hong.
Danneskjöld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Danneskjöld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld cracks Hong with a big elbow.
Ragnar Danneskjöld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Danneskjöld seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Danneskjöld seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Danneskjöld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danneskjöld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Danneskjöld are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danneskjöld's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danneskjöld thows a huge punch but Hong dodges it nicely.
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Hong trying to control from the bottom.
Danneskjöld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong trying to control from the bottom.
Danneskjöld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hong defends it well.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Hong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hong trying to hold on to Danneskjöld's head to control him but Danneskjöld postures up.
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danneskjöld wants to work for an arm triangle but Hong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Danneskjöld lands with some strikes.
Hong is desperately trying to improve his position but Danneskjöld has a good base and remains in mount.
Danneskjöld sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danneskjöld working the ground and pound effectively.
Danneskjöld lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hong wants to hold on but Danneskjöld pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hong is still trying to improve position.
Danneskjöld misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hong tries to lock up and control but Danneskjöld gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Danneskjöld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Danneskjöld putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danneskjöld takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danneskjöld gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Danneskjöld 's knee.
Hong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danneskjöld swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Danneskjöld is rocked!
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Danneskjöld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong cracks Danneskjöld with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Danneskjöld looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hong finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danneskjöld shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hong sprawls well. Hong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danneskjöld gets slowly back to his feet.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danneskjöld seems to have got his legs back now.
Danneskjöld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a big head kick that sends Danneskjöld to the canvas! Hong follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong 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.
Ragnar Danneskjöld was interviewed post fight and said 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Li-Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vidar Nord has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Li-Taylor's chin.
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230 lbs
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239 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Li-Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Nord!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li-Taylor tries to clinch up.
Nord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li-Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Nord is just out of range.
Li-Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li-Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nord. That's going to slow Li-Taylor down.
Li-Taylor wants to clinch
and Nord counters with a nice uppercut.
Li-Taylor throws a series of punches but Nord moves out of range.
Nord just misses with a punch to the body.
Li-Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li-Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Li-Taylor tries to clinch but Nord is having none of it.
And Nord tries to counter it with a takedown but Li-Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li-Taylor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nord is out of range and Li-Taylor settles back down.
Vidar Nord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nord throws a lazy right hand but Li-Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li-Taylor scores with a body shot.
Li-Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Nord tries to get set, Li-Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Nord manages to avoid the attempt.
Li-Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy Li-Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li-Taylor.
Nord lands a jab to Li-Taylor's midsection.
Nord tries to score with a low kick but Li-Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Li-Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nord.
It looks like Roy Li-Taylor has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Nord. Those never looked like landing.
Li-Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nord manages to circle out of the way.
Li-Taylor 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.
Nord misses with a body shot.
Nord misses with a wild body shot.
Li-Taylor tried to score with a low kick but Nord checks it.
Li-Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nord misses with a looping right.
Nord lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nord checks a low kick from Li-Taylor.
Nord looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Li-Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Li-Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nord shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li-Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nord looking to pass the guard.
Nord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nord wants to pass the guard but Li-Taylor is keeping the position.
Nord lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Li-Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Nord. Beautiful body shot.
Li-Taylor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Li-Taylor throws a chopping leg kick but Nord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nord misses with a wild body shot.
Li-Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nord can pounce on him.
Nord jabs at Li-Taylor's body.
Li-Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li-Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nord.
Nord shoots in looking for a takedown. Li-Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Nord keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li-Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Nord has knocked Li-Taylor down with a huge combo! Nord steps away and waves a wobbly Li-Taylor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Li-Taylor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li-Taylor misses the shot to the body.
And Nord tries to counter it with a takedown but Li-Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li-Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nord.
Nord pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li-Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li-Taylor. Nord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nord throws a body punch but Li-Taylor moves out of range.
Nord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li-Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nord manages to circle out of the way.
Nord throws a head kick but Li-Taylor moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Nord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Li-Taylor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Li-Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Nord moves out of range easily.
Li-Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nord.
Nord avoids a kick to the body.
Nord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Li-Taylor.
Nord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nord takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vidar Nord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nord misses with a wild body shot.
Li-Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nord.
Li-Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nord counters with a single leg into guard. Li-Taylor didn't expect that.
Li-Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nord landing some decent shots from guard.
Nord with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nord throws a big right hand that misses.
Nord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li-Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li-Taylor looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nord takes a swing at Li-Taylor's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Nord.
Li-Taylor throws the left hand but Nord avoids the punch easily.
Li-Taylor instigates a clinch.
Li-Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Li-Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Nord won't want to take too many of those.
Nord takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Vidar Nord has been cut.
Nord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nord misses with a head kick.
Li-Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Nord and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor is looking to clinch.
Nord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li-Taylor tries to clinch there but Nord circles away.
Nord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li-Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Nord is just out of range.
Li-Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nord.
Nord lands a nice hook to Li-Taylor's body. Li-Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li-Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Nord moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li-Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li-Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Li-Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li-Taylor misses with a low kick.
Nord lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nord 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.
Li-Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Li-Taylor throws a head kick that half lands.
Li-Taylor closes the distance but Nord moves to the side
and Nord counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord uses his free foot to push down on Li-Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Li-Taylor.
A nice elbow there by Nord.
Nord unloading with bombs!
Nord postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Li-Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Li-Taylor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing good reports from Li-Taylor'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.
Nord lands a big elbow - Li-Taylor is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Li-Taylor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vidar Nord!
Vidar Nord gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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