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QFC Tournament 520 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viliame Tabau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buppakorn Jatusripitak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viliame Tabau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buppakorn Jatusripitak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabau throws a right and a left that Jatusripitak avoids nicely.
A lazy body kick from Tabau
and Jatusripitak counters with a nice uppercut.
Jatusripitak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jatusripitak is working Tabau over against the cage.
Jatusripitak prevents Tabau from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak tries a knee to the head but Tabau blocks it.
Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.
Jatusripitak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jatusripitak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tabau avoiding damage as Jatusripitak throws knees to the body.
Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.
Tabau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viliame Tabau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatusripitak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tabau wants to stand but Jatusripitak is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabau trying to control but Jatusripitak is working from the bottom.
Tabau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jatusripitak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tabau is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tabau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jatusripitak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jatusripitak being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buppakorn Jatusripitak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jatusripitak slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jatusripitak! But no joy.
Tabau misses with a combination
and Jatusripitak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tabau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jatusripitak circles away quickly and effectively.
Jatusripitak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tabau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tabau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tabau misses the body punch
enabling Jatusripitak to counter with a crisp jab.
Jatusripitak stuffs the takedown.
Jatusripitak avoids the head kick by Tabau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatusripitak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tabau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jatusripitak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tabau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jatusripitak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tabau! Jatusripitak lets Tabau back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tabau is rocked!
Tabau throws a chopping leg kick but Jatusripitak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tabau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tabau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Tabau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabau shoots in for a double leg but Jatusripitak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jatusripitak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tabau is breathing heavily.
Jatusripitak drives through and clinches with Tabau against the cage.
Tabau seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jatusripitak clinches with his opponent.
Jatusripitak breaks the clinch.
Jatusripitak moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatusripitak lands a nice uppercut.
Jatusripitak lands a shot to the body.
Jatusripitak lands with a left to the head.
Jatusripitak is leaning against Tabau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jatusripitak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jatusripitak closes the distance and clinches.
Jatusripitak drops Tabau onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tabau is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jatusripitak dips a shoulder and cracks Tabau with a mighty uppercut! Tabau falls back against the cage and Jatusripitak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tabau is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jatusripitak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buppakorn Jatusripitak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammurabi Lucatero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aj Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hammurabi Lucatero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucatero wants to clinch.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucatero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parker quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker missing with punches from the bottom.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker has his hands on Lucatero's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucatero trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is controlling Lucatero's posture.
Parker is looking for a triangle but Lucatero pushes his legs off easily.
Lucatero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lucatero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Lucatero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker wriggles free and stands up.
Lucatero fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucatero dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucatero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
Aj Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammurabi Lucatero.
Lucatero is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lucatero is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Lucatero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Lucatero looks winded!
Parker manages to pull guard.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucatero manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker stalling.
Parker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jab by Parker.
Parker pushes Lucatero up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Parker has control of Lucatero's left arm, preventing Lucatero from doing any damage.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucatero manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parker stands and steps away. Lucatero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucatero throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Lucatero back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucatero with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Lucatero shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucatero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Lucatero and move into the clinch.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Lucatero tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lucatero is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aj Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammurabi Lucatero.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Lucatero has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucatero managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
Parker pulls guard successfully.
Lucatero wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
Lucatero is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker stands up from Lucatero's guard - Parker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lucatero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker instigates a clinch.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Lucatero keeps him there for the moment.
Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucatero up against the cage.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucatero's waist but Lucatero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Lucatero.
Lucatero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Lucatero to the mat.
Lucatero stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.
Lucatero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aj Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker is pulling down on Lucatero's head to control his posture.
Parker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker pulls Lucatero in to control the position.
Parker is looking for a triangle but Lucatero pushes his legs off easily.
Lucatero wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker can't get the takedown.
Parker tightens his grip and picks Lucatero up, before dumping him to the ground. Lucatero manages to land in guard.
Lucatero wants to control the position but Parker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lucatero is defending against the submission attempts here by Parker.
Parker is taking a breather. Lucatero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucatero wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Parker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucatero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucatero as he avoids it easily.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucatero stuffs the takedown.
Lucatero connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucatero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucatero thumps Parker with a low kick.
Lucatero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Lucatero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Lucatero. Lucatero maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucatero pulls guard effortlessly.
Parker 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.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucatero can do to turn this around?
Lucatero wants to control the position but Parker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Parker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucatero defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker stands up and beckons Lucatero to join him on the feet.
Lucatero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucatero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Lucatero is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Lucatero has the dominant position.
Parker is pushing Lucatero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lucatero jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lucatero around his waist. Lucatero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucatero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker pulls guard effortlessly.
Parker has his hands on Lucatero's head, controlling the position.
Parker has his feet on Lucatero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Lucatero, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Lucatero against the cage but Lucatero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Parker dives in and grabs Lucatero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucatero pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Lucatero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Lucatero shows good takedown defense.
Lucatero unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hammurabi Lucatero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aj Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucatero throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aj Parker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Aj Parker!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Aj Parker!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Aj Parker!
Aj Parker wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobukiri Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Jyytti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nobukiri Nakajima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarkko Jyytti!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyytti avoids the body shot from Nakajima.
Nakajima drops Jyytti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jyytti looks back up at him and smiles so Nakajima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jarkko Jyytti has been cut.
Nakajima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakajima misses the target.
Jyytti shoots for a takedown but Nakajima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakajima drops Jyytti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jyytti looks back up at him and smiles so Nakajima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jyytti is rocked!
Jyytti scores with a head kick. Nakajima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jyytti is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakajima finish him?
Jyytti misses with a takedown attempt - Nakajima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jyytti seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakajima throws a body punch but Jyytti moves out of range.
Jyytti defending well as Nakajima loads up on a big left hand.
Jyytti gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nakajima points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jyytti wakes up just in time to hear Nakajima thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nobukiri Nakajima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keahilani Akamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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282 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keahilani Akamu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akamu, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Akamu has him pressed against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Akamu stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akamu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Akamu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akamu wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akamu misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akamu taking a breather.
Akamu tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Akamu lands a nice uppercut.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Akamu is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akamu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Daniel Jones has been cut.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Akamu lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Akamu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akamu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Akamu lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Akamu.
Akamu connects with a knee to the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akamu lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Akamu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Akamu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akamu to keep the fight standing.
Akamu breaks the clinch.
Akamu takes the fight into the clinch.
Akamu pulls guard successfully.
Jones won't allow Akamu to get back to his feet.
Akamu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akamu landing knees to the head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akamu pulls guard.
Akamu wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Akamu looking for a sweep. Not yet Akamu, not yet.
Akamu wriggles free and stands up.
Akamu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akamu.
Daniel Jones's cut is getting worse.
Akamu has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Akamu manages to break the clinch.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Akamu has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Akamu keeps him there for the moment.
Akamu presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akamu has managed to clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Akamu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akamu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akamu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Akamu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniel Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akamu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akamu clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamu lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Daniel Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akamu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akamu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akamu breaks the clinch.
Akamu closes the distance and clinches.
Akamu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akamu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akamu stuffs the takedown.
Akamu pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Akamu pulls guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Akamu is retaining full guard.
Akamu pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keahilani Akamu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akamu forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Akamu to work.
Akamu misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Akamu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akamu.
Akamu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Akamu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones looks for a takedown but Akamu sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akamu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akamu has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Akamu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akamu pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu landing knees to the body.
Akamu stalling against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akamu scores with a hook to the body.
Akamu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akamu.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Akamu lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Akamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akamu instigates a clinch.
Akamu tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Akamu keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akamu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keahilani Akamu!
A relieved looking Keahilani Akamu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Daniel Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I give you this fight but next time expect a merciless beating that your ancestors will fee in their graves.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Urkides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiaki Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny Urkides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshiaki Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urkides moves into the clinch.
Urkides lands a good knee to the midsection. Ishii won't want to take too many of those.
Urkides with a knee to the head.
It looks like Yoshiaki Ishii has been cut.
Ishii looks winded!
Urkides lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Urkides scores with a knee to the head.
Urkides landing knees to the head.
Urkides lands a knee to the head.
Ishii letting Urkides take a breather here.
Urkides is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Urkides landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urkides landing knees to the head.
Urkides landing knees to the body.
Urkides lands a knee to the head.
Urkides with a knee to the head.
Urkides scores with a knee to the head.
Urkides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishii's face.
Ishii is trying to pull guard but Urkides has him pressed against the cage.
Urkides lands a knee to the head.
Urkides with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Urkides.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urkides obliges.
Urkides with a knee to the head.
Urkides landing knees to the head.
Urkides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishii's face.
Urkides connects with a knee to the head.
Urkides with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urkides obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urkides unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ishii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Urkides with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishii lands a takedown into guard.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Urkides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishii preventing the sweep.
Ishii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ishii is looking to work some ground and pound but Urkides has wrist control.
Urkides is trying to keep Ishii in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urkides throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urkides displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishii.
Benny Urkides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiaki Ishii.
Urkides closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urkides scores with a knee to the head.
Urkides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishii's face.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Urkides landing knees to the head.
Urkides lands a knee to the body.
Urkides landing knees to the head.
Ishii takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Urkides crunches a lovely knee into Ishii's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urkides with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Urkides landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urkides connects with a knee to the head.
Urkides scores with a knee to the head.
Ishii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Urkides prevents it.
Urkides crunches a lovely knee into Ishii's ribcage.
Urkides lands a nice knee to the body.
Urkides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishii's face.
Urkides landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Urkides scores with a knee to the head.
Ishii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urkides pulls his leg out and moves away.
Urkides connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urkides tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ishii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Urkides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshiaki Ishii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urkides throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urkides misses with a head kick.
Urkides closes the distance but Ishii moves to the side
and Ishii counters with a single leg into guard. Urkides didn't expect that.
Urkides is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishii can do to turn this around?
Ishii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ishii forces his way into half guard.
Ishii winds up and cracks Urkides with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urkides is trying to maintain the position but Ishii is very close to passing his half guard.
Ishii slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urkides sees it coming and defends easily.
Ishii controlling the pace.
Urkides knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ishii on the ground.
Urkides tries to get to full guard but Ishii has control of the leg.
Ishii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii seems to be looking for submissions.
Ishii is pressing down on Urkides's thigh, looking to free his foot. Urkides is holding on for now.
Urkides on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Urkides tries to get out of the position.
Ishii 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.
Ishii is trying to work for a kimura but Urkides is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii moves nicely into side control.
Ishii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Urkides is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urkides takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii has hold of Urkides's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Urkides tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ishii cranks the arm and Urkides screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Urkides, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yoshiaki Ishii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasyl Zydrunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratri Khumpai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zydrunas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas priest diamonds and rust. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasyl Zydrunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ratri Khumpai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zydrunas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khumpai's guard.
Zydrunas throws a strike but Khumpai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zydrunas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zydrunas tries to get out of the position.
Zydrunas is trying to keep Khumpai in close.
Zydrunas wants to get back to his feet but Khumpai passes into half guard.
Zydrunas wants to control but Khumpai passes into side.
Khumpai working away.
Zydrunas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zydrunas trying his best to control but Khumpai has mounted him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nice sprawl there from Khumpai as Zydrunas shoots in.
Zydrunas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khumpai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zydrunas lands with a hook. Khumpai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khumpai swings for the body but Zydrunas moves out of range.
Zydrunas looking to score a takedown here. Khumpai is defending well but Zydrunas drives through and ends up in Khumpai's guard.
Zydrunas throws an elbow that misses. Khumpai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zydrunas's guard. Nice move by Khumpai!
Zydrunas working a defensive guard but Khumpai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Khumpai decides to stand back up. Khumpai steps back and let's Zydrunas get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zydrunas tries to clinch but Khumpai is having none of it.
Ratri Khumpai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zydrunas throws a right and a left that Khumpai avoids nicely.
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!
Zydrunas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zydrunas is breathing heavily.
Zydrunas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zydrunas shoots in looking for a takedown. Khumpai tries to sprawl out of it but Zydrunas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khumpai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Zydrunas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khumpai lands a big head kick that sends Zydrunas tumbling to the mat! Khumpai takes a step backwards and waves Zydrunas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vasyl Zydrunas has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai lands a glancing blow to the side of Zydrunas's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zydrunas is defended easily by Khumpai.
Zydrunas blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khumpai.
Khumpai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zydrunas sprawling to the canvas! Zydrunas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khumpai finish him?!
Zydrunas is rocked!
Khumpai thows a body kick. Zydrunas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khumpai works Zydrunas's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai lands a big uppercut and Zydrunas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zydrunas looks OK. Khumpai waves Zydrunas back to his feet!
Oh Zydrunas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khumpai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zydrunas was well out of range. Poor timing from Khumpai.
An attempted straight right counter from Zydrunas misses the target.
Zydrunas seems to have got his legs back now.
Khumpai throws a right and a left that Zydrunas avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khumpai. That's going to slow Zydrunas down.
Khumpai drops Zydrunas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zydrunas looks back up at him and smiles so Khumpai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zydrunas moves out of range of the strikes.
Khumpai swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zydrunas throws out a loose jab but Khumpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zydrunas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khumpai counters with a huge head kick that drops Zydrunas! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratri Khumpai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jethro Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Tumenov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tumenov circles away.
Tumenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jethro Adams has been cut.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tumenov drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Tumenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tumenov works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tumenov throws an elbow but misses.
Tumenov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Tumenov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tumenov throws an elbow but misses.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Tumenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumenov lands a shoulder strike.
Tumenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tumenov pushes Adams against the cage. Tumenov is working some dirty boxing. Tumenov pushes off with a quick right hook! Adams goes down! Adams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tumenov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Tumenov!
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