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Death Squad 214:Sami v Checker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura has chosen STORM by the Yoshida Brothers as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Kimura staying calm.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diaz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Diaz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masahiko Kimura!
Masahiko Kimura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Vaaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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178 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niilo Vaaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Abe Bradley has been cut.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Vaaka.
A cross from Vaaka lands.
Vaaka misses with a body shot.
Vaaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley flicks out a counter leg kick but Vaaka steps away.
Vaaka gets a clinch.
Vaaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaaka throws a series of strikes that have Bradley backpedaling.
Vaaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bradley's head backwards.
Bradley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradley's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaaka tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Vaaka is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bradley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vaaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters with a left and a right that stings Vaaka.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Vaaka.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaaka tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a low kick, right behind Vaaka 's knee.
Vaaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradley circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Vaaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaaka clinches.
Bradley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Vaaka misses.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bradley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vaaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaaka tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a two punch combo.
Vaaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaaka throws a combination that misses
and Bradley counters with a crisp one two that drops Vaaka! Bradley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vaaka to his feet! Vaaka is in big trouble!
Vaaka is rocked!
Bradley looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Bradley backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Vaaka's temple! It sends Vaaka violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Bradley celebrates and the doctors try to help Vaaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Abe Bradley!
A victorious Abe Bradley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Misiek's choice of entrance music: El Picante. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank DeNino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek tries to clinch but DeNino moves out of range.
Misiek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNino misses the jab.
Misiek slips under a jab from DeNino.
Rafael Misiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misiek tries to land a front kick but DeNino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Misiek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeNino scores with a shot to the body.
DeNino takes one to the chin there.
DeNino walks into a left hand.
DeNino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeNino is rocked!
Misiek fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks DeNino square on the jaw! Damn, DeNino is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Misiek!
Rafael Misiek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio's entrance music is Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
164 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Cornholio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cornholio scores with a nice strike.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornholio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Cornholio cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cornholio's waist but Cornholio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane tries for a takedown but Cornholio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cornholio attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Great Cornholio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane leaves Cornholio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane blocks a head kick by Cornholio.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cornholio swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Cornholio.
Cornholio is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Cornholio misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane with the counter takedown but Cornholio avoids it easily.
Cornholio tries a head kick but it misses.
Cornholio 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.
Kane avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Kane feints the counter takedown.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Cornholio sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cornholio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornholio throws a leg kick that misses.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cornholio working aggressively here.
Cornholio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Kane has Cornholio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cornholio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Cornholio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cornholio misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornholio misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornholio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornholio is trying to break free.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio looking to slow down the pace here.
Cornholio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornholio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cornholio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Kane prevents a body shot from Cornholio.
Cornholio tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Cornholio fails to land.
Cornholio misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornholio is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Cornholio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Cornholio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cornholio prevents it.
Kane avoiding damage as Cornholio throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Cornholio has clasped his hands together around Kane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cornholio tries to stand but Kane is controlling his head.
Kane gets back to half guard.
Kane has his hands clasped together around Cornholio's back. He's all about the action.
Cornholio wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Cornholio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cornholio throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Cornholio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane blocks a head kick by Cornholio.
Great Cornholio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Cornholio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cornholio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cornholio stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Great Cornholio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Kane.
Cornholio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cornholio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cornholio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kane scrambles back to his feet.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cornholio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
Cornholio blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornholio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kane.
Cornholio shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornholio is looking to stand up but Kane won't let him.
Cornholio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kane struggling a bit here.
Kane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to hold on to Cornholio's head to control him but Cornholio postures up.
Cornholio is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane trying to control but Cornholio postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
Cornholio misses with a wild combination.
Cornholio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane feints the counter takedown.
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cornholio, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane has Cornholio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cornholio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cornholio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cornholio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornholio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kane trying to mount his opponent but Cornholio defends it.
Cornholio is positioning himself well to prevent Kane advancing to mount.
Cornholio wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cornholio is doing well to control the position and prevent Kane from advancing to side control.
Cornholio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane trying to mount his opponent but Cornholio defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Cornholio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
Great Cornholio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cornholio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cornholio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Cornholio.
Great Cornholio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cornholio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cornholio thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cornholio preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Derek Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kane avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Cornholio as Kane shoots in.
Cornholio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kane sprawls and moves away.
Great Cornholio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Kane.
Cornholio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body punch from Cornholio.
Kane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cornholio throws a combination that misses
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cornholio won't be happy with that.
Cornholio struggling a bit here.
Cornholio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cornholio tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cornholio keeps working.
Cornholio controls the position for a moment.
Cornholio is looking for a sweep.
Great Cornholio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cornholio taking a bit of punishment here - Kane scoring with strikes.
Cornholio is looking for a sweep.
Kane scoring with punches and elbows.
Kane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kane.
Kane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cornholio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kane but great work by Cornholio.
Kane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kane is looking to get back to full guard here but Cornholio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Cornholio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cornholio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Great Cornholio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cornholio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Cornholio!
Great Cornholio gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei has chosen Closer as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Lei!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin scores with a body shot.
Lei lands a head shot.
Jack Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
It looks like Jack Austin has been cut.
Austin moves in looking to clinch but Lei pushes him off.
Lei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lei is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lei throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
Lei throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin scores with a body shot.
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Austin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lei rushes Austin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Austin checks a low kick from Lei.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lei.
Lei controlling the action here for a moment.
Lei tries to land knees in the clinch but Austin avoids the damage to the body.
Lei is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lei has his back to the cage.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Lei.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lei throws an elbow but misses.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Lei working Austin over with knees to the body.
Lei lands a nice elbow.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Lei avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Lei landing knees to the body.
Austin lands with a right to the head.
Lei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Austin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin letting Lei take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Austin's face.
Austin wants to get back to striking at distance but Lei won't allow it.
Austin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Lei is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lei.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lei tries a knee to the head but Austin blocks it.
Austin working aggressively here.
Lei lands an elbow inside that Austin shrugs off.
Lei landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Lei.
Austin is rocked!
Lei tries to land a knee to the head but Austin blocks with his arms.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin blocks the elbow strike.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Lei has him pressed against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin lands a shot to the body.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lei.
Austin tries a body shot but Lei blocks it.
Lei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lei's elbow.
Knees to the body from Lei.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Lei landing knees to the head.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lei wants to stall.
Lei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lei backwards.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lei.
Lei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Austin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lei can turn it around.
Lei lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lei has double underhooks.
Lei working Austin over with knees to the body.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lei scores a nice knee to the body.
Lei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Austin's defenses.
Lei lands an elbow inside that Austin shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Lei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Lei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Austin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin darts in trying to clinch
and Lei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheers as Austin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lei doesn't seem phased though.
Austin throws a right and a left that Lei avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Austin scores with a nice right hand.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lei closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lei blocks an uppercut.
Lei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei drops Austin with a big knee straight up the middle! Austin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jack Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin misses with a double jab.
Lei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lei motions for Austin to come forward. Lei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Austin scores with a four punch combination!
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Lei slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lei circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Austin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lei follows Austin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Lei!
A determined Louis Lei didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Eastwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastwood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice. Macotti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
220 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Eastwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eastwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Macotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eastwood thows a leg kick but Macotti checks it
and Macotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Macotti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Macotti working the ground and pound but Eastwood is defending the strikes.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eastwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macotti trying to control the action but Eastwood is working from the bottom.
Macotti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eastwood, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti with the ground and pound but Eastwood regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Macotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Macotti 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.
Macotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eastwood sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Eastwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macotti is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macotti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eastwood!
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.
Macotti avoids the attempt from Eastwood to control.
Macotti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Macotti working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Macotti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eastwood is now in Macotti's guard. A big mistake from Macotti there, giving up the dominant position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti 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.
Macotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eastwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Eastwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macotti doesn't seem phased though.
Eastwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti 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.
Eastwood lands a big head kick that sends Macotti tumbling to the mat! Eastwood takes a step backwards and waves Macotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eastwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastwood with a nice cross.
Eastwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macotti manages to avoid it.
Eastwood sets himself, and Macotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Eastwood avoids it this time.
Eastwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Macotti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macotti.
Marco Macotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macotti is pushing down on Eastwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eastwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Macotti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eastwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Macotti seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eastwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Macotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastwood is looking to control Macotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eastwood avoid being mounted?
Macotti controlling the action here.
Macotti 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.
Macotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eastwood defending well though.
That's four 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.
Macotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eastwood is just riding it out for now. Macotti eventually gives up the hold.
Macotti trying to control from Eastwood's half guard. Eastwood has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Eastwood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eastwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastwood throws a shot to the body.
Eastwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
Macotti gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eastwood is just riding it out for now. Macotti eventually gives up the hold.
Macotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Eastwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Eastwood is defending well.
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.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Eastwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eastwood trying to control here.
Eastwood is staying active underneath Macotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Macotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Eastwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eastwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Eastwood, which made it look bad.
Eastwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macotti momentarily.
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Macotti tries a body shot but Eastwood blocks it.
Eastwood misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti wants to take the fight to the mat but Eastwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clint Eastwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
Eastwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eastwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Macotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Eastwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macotti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eastwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macotti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eastwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eastwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eastwood misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
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 Clint Eastwood.
I think Eastwood 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - In the End as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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32
177 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanimoto misses with a head kick.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanimoto's hands.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tanimoto pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Tanimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Tanimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanimoto slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanimoto throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Tanimoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Tanimoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Tanimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Tanimoto moves away and avoids it.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Tanimoto slips a straight right by Thomas.
An inside leg kick from Tanimoto misses.
Tanimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanimoto slips under a jab from Thomas.
Tanimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tanimoto moved out of range nicely.
Tanimoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tanimoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas jabs Tanimoto right on the nose. Tanimoto blinks but takes it well.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanimoto.
Tanimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Tanimoto's head but Tanimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanimoto.
Tanimoto misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Tanimoto
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanimoto slips a jab from Thomas.
Tanimoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Tanimoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tanimoto misses with a body kick.
Thomas checks a low kick from Tanimoto.
Tanimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Tanimoto settles back down.
Tanimoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanimoto avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Tanimoto misses with the combination.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Tanimoto's shoulder, as Tanimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanimoto in his tracks.
Tanimoto gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanimoto winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Tanimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanimoto 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto is looking for a kimura here.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas trying to hold on to Tanimoto's head to control him but Tanimoto postures up.
Tanimoto works his way into full mount!
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 Daiki Tanimoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Tanimoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tanimoto throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanimoto.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas throws the left hand but Tanimoto avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanimoto.
Tanimoto slips under a jab.
Tanimoto instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanimoto backwards.
Tanimoto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tanimoto manages to end up in side control.
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!
Tanimoto wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanimoto is putting a hurting on Thomas here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanimoto trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Tanimoto advances to full mount.
Tanimoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tanimoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tanimoto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Tanimoto's body position as best he can.
Tanimoto avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tanimoto tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Tanimoto controlling from mount.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tanimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tanimoto wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto wants to control the action but instead Thomas gets a body lock and reverses into Tanimoto's guard! Nice work!
Tanimoto working a defensive guard here.
Tanimoto 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.
Tanimoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tanimoto sneaks back into half guard.
Tanimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto moves into full guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanimoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tanimoto continues to stall.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Tanimoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tanimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanimoto.
Tanimoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanimoto's head.
Tanimoto misses with a body kick.
Thomas throws the left hand but Tanimoto avoids the punch easily.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas throws a jab when Tanimoto was well out of range.
Tanimoto throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.
Tanimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanimoto clinches.
Tanimoto wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanimoto.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanimoto is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanimoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Tanimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Tanimoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Tanimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tanimoto. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Tanimoto avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanimoto lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Tanimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanimoto did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanimoto!
Tanimoto is working to get back to half guard.
Thomas working for a guillotine from mount but Tanimoto is in no mood to give up.
Thomas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
JJ Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanimoto wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Tanimoto wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Tanimoto is defending well.
Thomas 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.
That's four 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.
Thomas is pressing down on Tanimoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanimoto is holding on for now.
Tanimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanimoto is retaining full guard.
Daiki Tanimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanimoto 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 fight!
JJ Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanimoto 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daiki Tanimoto!
Daiki Tanimoto gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savolainen comes into the arena with Winning blaring out of the sound system. Jaakko Savolainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Savolainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish lands a high kick!
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Savolainen shoots in and bounces Fish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Savolainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savolainen has Fish in his guard.
Savolainen is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fish defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savolainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savolainen is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Woodhouse's inform me that Fish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savolainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fish stays in close to Savolainen's body and controls the position.
Savolainen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fish escapes and throws Savolainen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savolainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savolainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savolainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savolainen with the active half guard here but Fish passes nicely into side control.
Savolainen wants to control but Fish postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen tries to improve position but can't.
Savolainen is working hard here to advance position.
Fish taking a breather here.
Fish working away.
Fish advances to mount.
Savolainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savolainen tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fish has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Savolainen's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is working to get back to half guard.
Savolainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Fish is keen to just control but Savolainen is a slippery customer.
Fish is thwarting Savolainen's attempts to control the position.
Savolainen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish is looking to take a break and control but Savolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Savolainen.
Fish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaakko Savolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savolainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fish, pushing him back against the cage.
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savolainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fish is defending against the submission attempts here by Savolainen.
Savolainen seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savolainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura but Fish is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savolainen to get the leverage.
Fish trying to control here.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Savolainen is trying to work for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Savolainen prevents Fish from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savolainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fish is refusing to be controlled, as Savolainen sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish actively working from the bottom here.
Savolainen is working for a kimura but Fish is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Savolainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savolainen.
Savolainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fish quickly recovers to half guard.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fish still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fish has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fish working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fish wants to control but Savolainen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen stops Fish from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen tries to improve position but can't.
Fish is looking to take a break and control but Savolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fish is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savolainen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Savolainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Savolainen forces Fish back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Savolainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fish stalling.
Fish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savolainen is defending well for now.
Savolainen stalls.
Fish keeps control of Savolainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savolainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fish throws a big elbow that misses.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Savolainen has his feet on Fish's thighs here. He's pushed Fish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaakko Savolainen!
Jaakko Savolainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jon Paul Fish stepped up to the mic, saying 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Koko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko keeps Kaayi at a distance using the push kick.
Koko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaayi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaayi thuds his right hand into Koko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaayi.
Kaayi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koko throws a head kick but Kaayi moves out of range.
Kaayi connects with a body shot.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaayi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koko.
Kaayi tries to clinch up.
Koko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaayi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koko, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaayi misses with a body punch.
Kaayi working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koko stalling the fight.
Kaayi is looking to break free of the clinch but Koko has double underhooks.
Kaayi manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi throws out a loose jab but Koko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko moves out of range of the strikes.
Koko connects with a looping right hand.
Koko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koko lands with a right hand.
Kaayi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kaayi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Koko tenderised Kaayi's leg. Kaayi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaayi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaayi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaayi tried to counter with a leg kick but Koko avoided it.
Kaayi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaayi misses with a right hand
and Koko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Koko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kaayi.
Kaayi misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koko slips under a jab from Kaayi.
Koko blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kaayi.
Kaayi misses with an uppercut. Koko saw that one coming.
Kaayi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koko throws an overhand right that lands on Kaayi's shoulder, as Kaayi tries to avoid the shot.
Kaayi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koko counters with a stiff right hand.
Koko tries to land a front kick but Kaayi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaayi.
Kaayi catches Koko napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Koko to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koko wants to stand and escape but Kaayi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko keeping moving, preventing Kaayi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi is really struggling to control Koko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kaayi looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaayi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Kaayi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaayi misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koko.
Kaayi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Koko slams his shin into Kaayi's torso.
Kaayi misses with a head kick.
Koko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaayi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaayi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaayi just misses with a punch to the body.
Koko staying out of range there.
Kaayi misses the jab.
Koko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Koko. That snapped Kaayi's head back.
Kaayi misses the shot to the body.
Koko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaayi jabs at Koko's body.
Koko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaayi 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.
Koko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaayi.
Koko throws out a counter right but Kaayi avoids it with no problem.
Koko scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Hideya Kaayi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaayi moves in looking to clinch but Koko pushes him off.
Koko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaayi darts in trying to clinch
and Koko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaayi misses with a body punch
and Koko counters with a straight right hand.
Koko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koko sizes up Kaayi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaayi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hideya Kaayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaayi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koko digs a good body shot into Kaayi's ribs.
Kaayi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaayi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koko throws a sloppy head kick and Kaayi moves out of range easily.
Koko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaayi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaayi wants to clinch up but Koko keeps it at a distance.
Kaayi throws a right hand that Koko ducks under and follows up with a left that Koko also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Koko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Koko.
No joy there for Koko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi throws a low kick, looking for Koko's leg but Koko calmly moves out of range.
Kaayi lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koko, right into the meat.
Kaayi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Koko misses.
Kaayi moves in looking to clinch but Koko pushes him off.
Kaayi darts in trying to clinch
letting Koko counter with a right hand.
Kaayi moves in looking to clinch but Koko pushes him off.
It seemed like Koko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaayi takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Hideya Kaayi has been cut.
Kaayi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michael Koko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaayi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch but Koko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koko moves away from the strike by Kaayi.
It seemed like Koko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaayi missing with a left hand there. Koko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaayi has Koko up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaayi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaayi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koko throws a right hand that Kaayi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaayi also avoids with ease.
Kaayi misses with a body punch
and Koko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaayi tries to clinch up.
Koko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaayi at a distance.
Koko ducks under a wild hook from Kaayi.
Koko counters with a body kick.
Koko lands with a hook. Kaayi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaayi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koko circles away.
Koko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaayi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaayi is looking to clinch but Koko is avoiding it.
Koko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koko misses with a double jab.
Koko takes a swing at Kaayi's ribcage but misses.
Kaayi misses with a straight right.
Koko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi misses with a body shot.
Koko scores with a punch to the head.
Kaayi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaayi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koko lands with a shot to the body.
Kaayi punishes Koko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaayi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaayi misses with a few strikes there.
Kaayi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koko's calf.
Kaayi misses with a wild body shot.
Koko flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaayi steps away.
Koko lands a jab to the nose.
Kaayi tries to clinch but Koko is having none of it.
Koko scores with a three punch combo!
Kaayi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koko avoids a kick to the body.
Oh Kaayi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaayi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaayi seems to have got his legs back now.
Koko stuns Kaayi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaayi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaayi.
Kaayi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab from Koko.
Koko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaayi misses with a straight left.
Kaayi tries to clinch but Koko is having none of it.
Koko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaayi wants to clinch.
Koko unleashes a big counter combination but Kaayi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kaayi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaayi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaayi tries to clinch there but Koko circles away.
A jab lands there for Koko.
Koko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Koko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hideya Kaayi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaayi takes a swing at Koko's ribcage but misses.
Koko looks to land a combination but Kaayi avoids it well.
Koko moves away from the strike by Kaayi.
Koko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaayi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaayi jabs Koko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koko moves away from the strike by Kaayi.
Koko lands with a hook. Kaayi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaayi is looking to clinch but Koko is avoiding it.
Koko misses with an uppercut.
Koko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaayi misses with a wild body shot.
Koko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koko connects with a crisp jab.
Kaayi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koko circles away.
Kaayi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Kaayi.
Koko is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko throws a leg kick but Kaayi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koko misses with a hook.
Kaayi slips under a jab.
It looked like Kaayi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koko.
Koko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaayi is out of range.
Koko misses with a low kick.
As Koko looks to move away, Kaayi throws a big counter combo bu Koko just gets out of the way.
Koko with a jab.
Koko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaayi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koko.
Kaayi is looking to clinch but Koko is avoiding it.
Koko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Koko misses its intended target.
Kaayi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaayi backing away here, and Koko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaayi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Koko.
Koko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaayi on the side of the head.
Kaayi lands a nice shot that snaps Koko's head back.
Koko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaayi finish him?
Koko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaayi.
Koko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koko seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koko circles away.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch but Koko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koko tests Kaayi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaayi.
Koko cracks Kaayi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaayi scores with a hook to the body. Koko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaayi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaayi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaayi ducks under a wild hook from Koko.
Kaayi feints a jab and as Koko dips his head, Kaayi unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Koko right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Koko falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kaayi smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hideya Kaayi!
Hideya Kaayi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hideya Kaayi waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]'s logo in front of the cameras.
Michael Koko spoke after the fight, saying 'Koko sad.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). Checker has chosen Time to Fight as his entrance music. Samir Kahric has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chin Checker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checker feints a jab promting Kahric to slip. Checker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kahric slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Samir Kahric has been cut.
Checker misses with a head kick.
Checker misses with a wild body shot.
Kahric has a takedown stuffed.
Checker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahric was well out of range. Poor timing from Checker.
Checker looks to land a right hand but Kahric moved out of range.
Kahric dives in and grabs Checker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Checker pushes down on Kahric's head and hops out.
Kahric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kahric is breathing heavily.
Checker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahric has time to react.
Checker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kahric tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chin Checker!
In his post fight interview, Chin Checker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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