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Destiny 97: Casacci vs. Fardy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa's entrance music is Bombs Away by Bob. A fine choice. Keo has chosen Ich Will - Rammstein as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heng Keo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hayabusa.
Keo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayabusa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Hayabusa misses its target.
Heng Keo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keo's guard.
Hayabusa stopping the sweep attempt from Keo.
Keo trying to keep a closed guard but Hayabusa is proving a slippery customer.
Keo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayabusa pushes down on Keo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa is looking to stall here but Keo recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keo 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.
Hayabusa pushing down on Keo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to free his trapped foot but Keo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayabusa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayabusa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hayabusa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keo defends it well.
Hayabusa is thwarting Keo's attempts to control the position.
Hayabusa is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keo trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayabusa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayabusa's back!
Keo keeps control of the position as Hayabusa tries to break free.
Keo is persistently looking for the submission but Hayabusa is defending it well.
Keo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hayabusa trying to control the hands but Keo won't let him.
Hayabusa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Keo.
I really don't envy Hayabusa right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keo doesn't have the hooks in and Hayabusa manages to turn into his guard.
Keo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayabusa defends it easily.
Keo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayabusa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keo's head.
Keo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayabusa is aware though and is defending well.
Hayabusa looking to pass the guard.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Keo keeps moving.
Hayabusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Keo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Keo keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Keo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayabusa defends well.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keo is keeping the position for now.
Hayabusa pushing down on Keo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayabusa controlling the action here.
Hayabusa is looking to advance position but Keo won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayabusa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayabusa cracks a nice hook into Keo's ribs.
Hayabusa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keo can do to turn this around?
Keo tries to clinch there but Hayabusa circles away.
Hayabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keo tries to clinch but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Keo has Hayabusa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keo.
Keo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayabusa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa wants to break free but Keo has control.
Keo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayabusa.
Keo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hayabusa gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keo is thwarting Hayabusa's attempts to control the position.
Hayabusa is controlling Keo's trapped leg to prevent Keo from advancing to side control.
Hayabusa trying to control but Keo postures up.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
Hayabusa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keo is one step ahead there.
Keo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keo wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Keo controlling him for the moment.
Keo wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Hayabusa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keo's guard.
Hayabusa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hayabusa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayabusa has Keo in his guard.
Hayabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira Hayabusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keo defends it easily.
Keo works over Hayabusa with some ground and pound from guard.
Keo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keo with a nice head shot there.
Keo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keo works over Hayabusa with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Keo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Keo from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Keo in close.
Keo working some strikes from top position.
Hayabusa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keo.
Keo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.
Keo postures up in Hayabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hayabusa blocks it.
Hayabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keo postures up and lands a big shot to Hayabusa's brow.
Hayabusa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heng Keo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hayabusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keo tries to clinch up but Hayabusa circles away and keeps his distance.
Keo moves into the clinch successfully.
Keo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayabusa.
Keo is trying to drag Hayabusa to the mat but Hayabusa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hayabusa is pressed up against the cage. Keo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hayabusa down to the mat. Hayabusa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keo looks to clinch
and Hayabusa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keo keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayabusa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayabusa manages to get himself to full guard.
Keo won't allow Hayabusa to sweep him here.
Keo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Keo controlling him for the moment.
Hayabusa pulls Keo in close to his closed guard and prevents Keo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayabusa working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keo stopping the sweep attempt from Hayabusa.
Keo postures up in Hayabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hayabusa blocks it.
Keo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayabusa's head.
Keo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Keo in close.
Hayabusa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hayabusa passes Keo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keo is looking to improve his position.
Keo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keo is looking to improve his position.
Hayabusa wants to take a breather but Keo is having none of it.
Keo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayabusa works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayabusa controlling from the full mount.
Hayabusa wants to take Keo's back here but Keo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hayabusa trying to control but Keo is having none of it.
Keo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
Keo regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa works his way into side control.
Hayabusa moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Hayabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayabusa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Hayabusa!
An intense looking Akira Hayabusa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the best grappler in Tycoon world and this guy thinks he can roll with me? Go fight some other loser on your level. I hear there's a blue belt down the road.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karukef Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Basshunter- DotA as his entrance music. Abdullah Al Abulbul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karukef Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Kingston.
It looks like Abdullah Al Abulbul has been cut.
Kingston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingston.
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Kingston leaves Al Abulbul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Abulbul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Al Abulbul 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.
Al Abulbul prevents Kingston from standing back up.
Al Abulbul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well.
Al Abulbul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kingston wants to hold on but Al Abulbul pushes him away.
Al Abulbul content just to control the position here.
Al Abulbul goes for an armbar but Kingston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kingston.
Kingston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Abulbul wants to improve his position but instead Kingston has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Al Abulbul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Al Abulbul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kingston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kingston's back!
Al Abulbul is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kingston is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Al Abulbul!
An out of breath Abdullah Al Abulbul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorfal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorfal wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado is looking for a counter combo.
Gorfal tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorfal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrici Gorfal.
Gorfal closes the distance but Machado moves to the side
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Gorfal tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorfal with a poor takedown
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gorfal looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Gorfal tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Gorfal manages to avoid it.
Gorfal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal gets a clinch.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorfal wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorfal's sensitive parts.
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!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorfal.
Machado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal misses with a body shot.
Gorfal with a poor takedown
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorfal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fabrici Gorfal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorfal slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Gorfal wants to clinch but Machado slips to the side
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Gorfal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorfal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorfal working the ground and pound but Machado is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to bench press Gorfal off him but Gorfal keeps the position.
Gorfal is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gorfal stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado 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.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorfal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorfal just manages to avoid it.
Gorfal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gorfal tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gorfal doesn't seem bothered though.
Gorfal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorfal 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.
Machado keeping full guard, as Gorfal tries to pass.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorfal can do to turn this around?
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorfal is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorfal is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorfal or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado is looking for a counter combo.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrici Gorfal.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Gorfal on that attempt.
Gorfal shoots and misses
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorfal goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorfal throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorfal is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorfal shoots and misses
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Gorfal has his takedown stuffed
and Machado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gorfal is breathing heavily.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gorfal shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machado tried to counter with a leg kick but Gorfal avoided it.
Gorfal fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorfal is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal throws a lazy head kick
and Machado scores with a counter punch that sends Gorfal to the canvas! Machado smells blood - he's punishing Gorfal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gorfal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Machado 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tihiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jyo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slim Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tihiro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Thug.
Tihiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thug pinned against the cage. Thug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thug thuds a left hand into Tihiro's body.
Thug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tihiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Thug scores with a jab.
Thug lands a head shot.
Thug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tihiro.
Thug bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tihiro's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thug lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tihiro backs up against the cage.
Thug lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Thug there.
Tihiro ducks under a wild hook from Thug.
Thug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tihiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thug manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro controlling from the top position.
Tihiro wants to pass the guard but Thug is keeping the position.
Tihiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tihiro looking to pass the guard.
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.
Tihiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thug looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tihiro has a takedown stuffed.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tihiro walks into a jab.
Thug cracks Tihiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tihiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thug throws a jab but it's blocked by Tihiro.
Danga de danga de dang - Thug scores with a four punch combination!
Thug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tihiro manages to avoid it.
Thug sets himself, and Tihiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Thug avoids it this time.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thug as he jumps to the side.
Tihiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thug's waist but Thug gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tihiro off to one side.
Thug jabs at Tihiro's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thug misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thug. Tihiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Thug.
Thug works Tihiro's body with a nice hook.
Thug lands a body shot.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tihiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thug on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thug tries to get out of the position.
Tihiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thug's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thug will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tihiro working away.
Thug is not content to let Tihiro control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tihiro looking to control but instead Thug has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thug keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Thug dominated that round.
That's time! Thug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thug scores with a nice head shot.
Tihiro shoots in for a double leg but Thug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thug thuds a left hand into Tihiro's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tihiro.
Tihiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thug looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tihiro trying to control the position but Thug is working away.
Tihiro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihiro trying to control the position but Thug is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug is letting Tihiro control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tihiro.
Tihiro tries to counter with a clinch but Thug shakes him off and moves away.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown but Thug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tihiro somewhat.
Slim Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug misses the shot to the body.
Thug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tihiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tihiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thug is keeping the position for now.
Tihiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tihiro can do to turn this around?
Thug managing to control the position.
Tihiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thug wants it to stay on the feet.
Tihiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thug sprawls well initially but Tihiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thug trying to control from the bottom.
Tihiro controlling the pace.
Tihiro trying to control the action but Thug is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Tihiro 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tihiro closes the distance and clinches up with Thug, looking for a takedown. Tihiro pushes Thug against the cage but Thug circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thug is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slim Thug is winning the standup battle so far.
Tihiro shoots for a takedown but Thug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A cross from Thug lands.
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Tihiro is just out of range.
Thug scores with a hook to the body. Tihiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thug thuds a left hand into Tihiro's body.
Thug lands a jab to the nose.
Thug misses with a two punch combination.
Thug misses with a series of wild punches.
Tihiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thug lands a lovely overhand right.
Thug cracks a nice hook into Tihiro's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tihiro tries for a takedown but Thug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro fails with the takedown
and Thug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Thug.
Thug darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Thug. No joy for Tihiro on that attempt.
Thug jabs Tihiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tihiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tihiro has time to react.
Tihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thug.
Tihiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thug as Tihiro shoots in.
Tihiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thug moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tihiro is rocked!
Thug drops Tihiro with a big left hand! Tihiro is injured, injured bad! Thug jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Thug!
After the fight, Slim Thug was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - To The End. 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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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent 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
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz slips under a jab.
Wollsey throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dylan Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wollsey throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wollsey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wollsey! But no joy.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Wollsey slips the punch.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wollsey.
Wollsey tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Wollsey connects with a jab.
Wollsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wollsey as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Wollsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz darts in and clinches Wollsey up against the cage.
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!
Wollsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Wollsey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wollsey.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Wollsey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Wollsey cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wollsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wollsey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Wollsey thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wollsey.
Jab from Diaz.
Wollsey with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wollsey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz trying to control here.
Wollsey is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Wollsey sits in half guard.
Wollsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wollsey wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Wollsey works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wollsey there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Wollsey has a good base and remains in mount.
Wollsey won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wollsey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wollsey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wollsey connects with a bit shot that sees Diaz covering up! More strikes from Wollsey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wollsey is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Wollsey!
Mordecai Wollsey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokyo Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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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
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokyo Whiteman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteman thuds his right hand into Stevens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Whiteman gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage.
Stevens throws a head kick but Whiteman moves out of range.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whiteman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiteman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevens laying and praying for a moment but Whiteman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stevens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whiteman defending well though.
Stevens is trying to control. Whiteman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens 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.
Whiteman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Whiteman wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whiteman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whiteman.
Stevens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiteman is keeping the position for now.
Whiteman trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whiteman 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens passes into half guard.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Whiteman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stevens scoring with strikes but Whiteman is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman tries to hold on but Stevens postures up.
Whiteman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whiteman is looking to escape.
Whiteman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the head.
Stevens scoring with strikes but Whiteman is staying in there.
Whiteman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiteman wants to control but Stevens is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stevens is staying active.
Whiteman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stevens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stevens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevens lands a big elbow.
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!
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stevens prevents Whiteman from getting the reversal.
Stevens raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Whiteman lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whiteman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiteman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiteman.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteman can do to turn this around?
Stevens cracks the inside of Whiteman's front leg.
Stevens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whiteman is able to avoid easily.
Stevens pushes Whiteman away with a front kick.
Stevens has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Whiteman.
Whiteman throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
Dean Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whiteman.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whiteman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiteman tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stevens tries to score with some ground and pound. Whiteman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Whiteman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Whiteman is having none of it.
Dean Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens slows the pace down in half guard.
Whiteman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whiteman.
Stevens lands a couple of digs.
Whiteman controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Whiteman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whiteman trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiteman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whiteman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Stevens cracks the inside of Whiteman's front leg.
Whiteman closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stevens.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Whiteman is blocking nicely.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whiteman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Whiteman avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevens.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Whiteman tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Whiteman back against the cage.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Whiteman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whiteman lands a body punch.
Whiteman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens is trying to maintain a safe position but Whiteman gets an underhook and turns Stevens into the cage.
Stevens tightens his grip and picks Whiteman up, before dumping him to the ground. Whiteman manages to land in guard.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Whiteman is keeping the position.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing strikes from guard but Whiteman blocks nicely.
Whiteman pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whiteman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stevens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Whiteman has tightened it up now! Stevens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tokyo Whiteman!
Tokyo Whiteman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kreese might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings. Nasimentu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ТIК - Бiлi Троянk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
266 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasimentu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kreese misses with a body shot.
Kreese bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nasimentu's head.
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Kreese throws a combination that misses
and Nasimentu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like John Kreese has been cut.
Kreese gets a double leg takedown into Nasimentu's guard.
Kreese has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kreese with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreese trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasimentu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kreese is stalling in the full guard.
Kreese scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasimentu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasimentu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreese has managed to get both his arms back between Nasimentu's legs - danger averted.
Kreese wants to control from the top but Nasimentu keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kreese trying to control the position but Nasimentu is working away.
Nasimentu looking for a sweep but Kreese has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu is trying desperately to improve position.
Kreese looking to finish Nasimentu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nasimentu!
Kreese connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nasimentu is looking to improve his position but Kreese isn't that keen on the idea.
Nasimentu regains half guard.
Kreese landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kreese trying to advance position but Nasimentu counters by regaining guard.
Nasimentu pushes a forearm under Kreese's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kreese is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated John Kreese had this to say: 'Defeat does not exist in my dojo! This loss will be avenged twofold -- against my opponent first, and THEN his students!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild comes to the cage accompanied by Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Jiu Jitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
208 lbs
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214 lbs
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu tries to clinch there but Fairchild circles away.
Fairchild throws a series of punches but Jitsu avoids them all with ease.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Fairchild.
Jitsu shoots for a takedown but Fairchild saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fairchild is looking to clinch.
Jitsu wants to counter the offense by Fairchild and move into the clinch position.
Fairchild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jitsu counters by clinching up.
Fairchild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairchild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fairchild clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fairchild is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitsu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fairchild defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Fairchild fending off the submission attempt from Jitsu.
Jitsu working for the choke.
Jitsu controlling well, preventing Fairchild from escaping the position.
Jitsu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jitsu scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild rolls, trying to escape but Jitsu keeps control of the position.
Jitsu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fairchild is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jitsu misses with an elbow to the head.
Jitsu is hanging on to Fairchild's back as he tries to escape.
Jitsu looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu avoiding Fairchild 's attempts to control his hands.
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!
Fairchild defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jitsu's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Jitsu on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fairchild is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fairchild showing good submission defense here.
Fairchild wants to control his opponent's hands but Jitsu gets his hands free.
Fairchild fending off the submission attempt from Jitsu.
Fairchild preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild trying to control the hands but Jitsu breaks the grip.
Jitsu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fairchild is defending well though. Jitsu let's go of the attempt for now.
Fairchild defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jitsu's arms.
Jitsu goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Fairchild escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fairchild lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
Fairchild shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jitsu defends it nicely.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Fairchild.
Jitsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fairchild displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jitsu.
Fairchild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.
Jitsu tries to counter with a clinch but Fairchild shakes him off and moves away.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Fairchild sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jitsu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fairchild is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu landing a few strikes.
Fairchild manages to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jitsu connects with a nice short shot to Fairchild's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu works his way into side control.
Fairchild is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fairchild struggling a bit here.
Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fairchild has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Fairchild.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairchild is working Jitsu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Fairchild working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jitsu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild connects with a couple of short punches.
Jitsu has his foot on Fairchild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairchild works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairchild throws a big elbow that misses.
Jitsu has an active guard here but Fairchild has managed to pass into half guard.
Jiu Jitsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fairchild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairchild is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fairchild scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fairchild controlling the action here.
Jitsu gets back to full guard.
Fairchild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu has his foot on Fairchild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairchild works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairchild wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Fairchild postures up in Jitsu's guard and throws a big left but Jitsu blocks it.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Fairchild is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jitsu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fairchild is looking to defend but Jitsu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fairchild! Jitsu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fairchild taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Amsterdam, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez misses with the body kick
and Wisk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wisk.
Wisk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wisk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like MC Wisk has been cut.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wisk blocks an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Wisk blocks the elbow strike.
Wisk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wisk's brow.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wisk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow that misses.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wisk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk lands a nice uppercut.
Wisk tries a body shot but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Wisk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Wisk.
Wisk blocks the elbow strike.
Wisk breaks from the clinch.
Wisk slips a jab and a cross from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dias Jimenez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wisk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wisk scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Wisk missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wisk clinches.
Wisk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wisk lands a hook that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Wisk.
Dias Jimenez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wisk blocks a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Wisk dodges an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Dias Jimenez prevents a body shot from Wisk.
A shot in the inside from Dias Jimenez.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Dias Jimenez.
Wisk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez pushes off an throws an elbow but Wisk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wisk blocks an elbow strike.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
Wisk avoids the elbow strike from Dias Jimenez, against the cage.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow that misses.
Wisk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Wisk dips to his left and cracks Dias Jimenez with an uppercut!
Wisk misses with a two punch combination.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to Wisk's midsection.
Dias Jimenez cracks the inside of Wisk's front leg.
Wisk moves out of range of the strikes.
Wisk thuds his shin into the meat of Dias Jimenez's side.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisk.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias Jimenez moves away.
Wisk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez gets a clinch.
Dias Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dias Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wisk.
Wisk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wisk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wisk blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Wisk on the inside.
Dias Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Wisk prevents a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wisk's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Dias Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on MC Wisk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wisk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
Wisk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wisk manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wisk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dias Jimenez misses the body punch
and Wisk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wisk looks for the body kick but Dias Jimenez saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez misses the body punch
and Wisk counters with a straight right hand.
Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wisk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter the offense by Wisk and move into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MC Wisk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wisk lands with a kick to the temple. Dias Jimenez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Wisk throws out a counter right but Dias Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Wisk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dias Jimenez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dias Jimenez is looking to wear down Wisk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wisk blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Wisk takes an elbow to the temple.
Dias Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with some punches.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wisk pushes Dias Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisk blocks a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow that stopped Wisk in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Wisk.
Wisk lands a body punch.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow that misses.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Dias Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
Wisk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wisk pushes Dias Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dias Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wisk scores with a shot to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
Wisk blocks the elbow strike.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
Wisk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wisk.
Wisk prevents a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Wisk manages to break the clinch.
Wisk scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Wisk.
Dias Jimenez lands a front kick.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Wisk strikes.
Dias Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez blocks a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wisk looks for the body kick but Dias Jimenez saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Wisk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisk 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.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter the offense by Wisk and move into the clinch.
Dias Jimenez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dias Jimenez cracks Wisk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Wisk misses.
Dias Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wisk has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Wisk moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez tries to clinch
and Wisk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wisk drops his hands momentarily and Dias Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dias Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias Jimenez with a hook.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wisk manages to avoid it.
Wisk shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MC Wisk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MC Wisk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wisk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias Jimenez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick that misses.
Wisk wants to counter the offense by Dias Jimenez and move into the clinch position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. That's going to slow Wisk down.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wisk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wisk counters with a stiff right hand.
Wisk throws out a loose jab but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wisk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wisk moves away.
Wisk misses with a looping right.
Wisk jabs at Dias Jimenez's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wisk misses with a kick to the body.
Wisk throws a wild body kick that Dias Jimenez sees coming a mile off.
Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Wisk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wisk checks a leg kick.
As Dias Jimenez backs off Wisk throws a huge counter combo but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it all.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wisk moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wisk.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wisk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wisk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dias Jimenez in his tracks.
Wisk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wisk defending well as Dias Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Dias Jimenez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wisk.
Wisk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wisk walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias Jimenez avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Wisk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisk throws out a counter right but Dias Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wisk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dias Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dias Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Wisk.
Dias Jimenez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wisk manages to circle out of the way.
Dias Jimenez doesn't manage to clinch there - Wisk circles away.
Dias Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wisk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dias Jimenez does no damage.
Wisk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dias Jimenez.
Wisk throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez defending well as Wisk loads up on a big left hand.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Wisk misses.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wisk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter the offense by Wisk and move into the clinch.
Jab by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wisk moves away.
Dias Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wisk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wisk misses with a wild body shot.
As Wisk tries to get set, Dias Jimenez tries to push him back and clinch up but Wisk manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dias Jimenez will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wisk throws out the jab.
Wisk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wisk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Wisk.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wisk! But no joy.
Dias Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Dias Jimenez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wisk misses with a body kick.
Wisk just misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias Jimenez misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
MC Wisk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wisk 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Wisk!
A relieved looking MC Wisk 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 Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casacci comes to the cage accompanied by Serpente by SUBSONICA. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Casacci!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casacci throws a body kick that misses.
Casacci cracks Fardy with an open hand slap.
Casacci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fardy.
Fardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casacci in his tracks.
Casacci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Casacci swings widly with a right hand
and Fardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Casacci 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.
Casacci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fardy lands a jab to the head.
Casacci lands with a good body shot.
Fardy lands with a hook. Casacci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casacci swings for the body but Fardy moves out of range.
Casacci lands with a shot to the body.
Max Casacci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Fardy.
Fardy throws the left hand but Casacci avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy misses with a right hand
and Casacci counters with a two punch combo.
Fardy misses with a kick to the body.
Casacci thuds his shin into the meat of Fardy's side.
Fardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fardy throws a counter combo.
Fardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Casacci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fardy checks it well.
Fardy jabs Casacci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Casacci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Fardy.
Casacci misses with a leg kick.
Fardy throws a body punch but Casacci moves out of range.
Casacci throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fardy avoids it.
Casacci scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fardy throws a body kick that misses.
Casacci checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Casacci.
Despite the aggression on Fardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Casacci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Manta in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Casacci.
Fardy connects with a jab.
Fardy throws a body punch but Casacci moves out of range.
Fardy misses with a two punch combination.
Casacci throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
No joy there for Fardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fardy scores with the left hand. Casacci knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Casacci lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fardy doesn't seem phased though.
Fardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Casacci is looking to counter with a body kick.
Casacci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fardy.
Casacci throws out a leg kick but Fardy moves out of range and Casacci only half commits.
Fardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Casacci blocks a leg kick.
Casacci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Casacci misses with a wild body shot.
Fardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Casacci had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Casacci misses with a hook. Fardy ducked under it nicely.
Fardy throws out a counter right but Casacci avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casacci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fardy.
Fardy swings widly with a right hand
and Casacci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fardy is rocked!
Casacci punishes Fardy's body with a nice straight punch.
Casacci drops Fardy with a huge uppercut! Fardy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Casacci is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Casacci!
Max Casacci retains his middleweight title!
Max Casacci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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