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MFN 228: EPL Semi-Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Dancing Buddha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dancing Buddha has chosen Zorba Time as his entrance music. Zorba The Dancing Buddha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dancing Buddha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sandman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sandman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Dancing Buddha's guard.
Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandman is working for an americana but The Dancing Buddha has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sandman was thinking about the submission.
Sandman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Dancing Buddha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sandman, into his guard.
Sandman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Dancing Buddha looking to pass the guard.
Sandman throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Dancing Buddha uses it to pass to side control.
Sandman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dancing Buddha pulls his head out easily.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if The Dancing Buddha 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dancing Buddha pulls his head out easily.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control the pace.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
The Dancing Buddha drops an elbow to the side of Sandman's head.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandman is not content to let The Dancing Buddha control the position.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to control. Sandman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandman looks to score with a jab to the body but The Dancing Buddha is just out of range.
Sandman avoids the body shot from The Dancing Buddha.
Sandman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Dancing Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Dancing Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown but The Dancing Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Dancing Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandman.
A jab from Sandman misses.
Sandman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sandman showed some decent athleticism there.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Dancing Buddha told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sandman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Dancing Buddha lands with a nice body punch.
Sandman avoids the body shot from The Dancing Buddha.
Sandman throws a big shot that misses.
The Dancing Buddha throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Dancing Buddha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandman to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandman shoots in for a double leg but The Dancing Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Dancing Buddha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sandman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Dancing Buddha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sandman is in The Dancing Buddha's guard.
The Dancing Buddha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sandman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Dancing Buddha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Dancing Buddha has escaped and now he's on top!
The Sandman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandman has his foot on The Dancing Buddha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Dancing Buddha works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha is stalling in the full guard.
The Dancing Buddha wants to stand but Sandman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Dancing Buddha passes into half guard.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control from half guard but Sandman is working away.
The Dancing Buddha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Dancing Buddha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dancing Buddha pulls his head out easily.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
The Dancing Buddha prevents Sandman from improving his position.
The Dancing Buddha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Dancing Buddha as Sandman shoots in.
Sandman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Dancing Buddha moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dancing Buddha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Dancing Buddha is pressed up against the cage. Sandman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Dancing Buddha down to the mat. The Dancing Buddha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Dancing Buddha looks to land a combination but Sandman avoids it well.
Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but The Dancing Buddha is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by The Dancing Buddha.
Sandman takes one on the button.
Sandman fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sandman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Dancing Buddha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! The Dancing Buddha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman is looking for a triangle but The Dancing Buddha pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sandman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Dancing Buddha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandman.
The Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dancing Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandman dives in and grabs The Dancing Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Dancing Buddha pushes down on Sandman's head and hops out.
The Dancing Buddha throws a jab when Sandman was well out of range.
The Dancing Buddha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Dancing Buddha wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dancing Buddha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Dancing Buddha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown but The Dancing Buddha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Dancing Buddha lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman shoots and misses
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Dancing Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Dancing Buddha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sandman's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Dancing Buddha defends it well.
The Dancing Buddha trying to hold on to Sandman's head to control him but Sandman postures up.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but The Dancing Buddha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandman to get the leverage.
The Dancing Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Dancing Buddha looking for a sweep. Not yet The Dancing Buddha, not yet.
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.
The Dancing Buddha is pulling down on Sandman's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandman, at least for the moment.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but The Dancing Buddha is keeping the position.
The Dancing Buddha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! The Dancing Buddha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.
The Dancing Buddha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but The Dancing Buddha defends easily.
The Dancing Buddha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Dancing Buddha passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to advance position but Sandman won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
The Dancing Buddha content to control rather than advance.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control from half guard but Sandman is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dancing Buddha pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zorba The Dancing Buddha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Dancing Buddha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
Zorba The Dancing Buddha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated The Sandman had this to say: 'cunt was doped up'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mestre Bimba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Quadras by Mestre Bimba. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mestre Bimba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bimba's calf.
Bimba lands with a kick to the temple. Beast shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bimba - that will leave a mark!
Bimba scoring well with a low kick there.
Bimba throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
Mestre Bimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bimba connects with a high kick.
Bimba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bimba checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Beast. Beautiful body shot.
Beast swings for the body but Bimba moves out of range.
Beast scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Beast lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bimba backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mestre Bimba has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bimba - the referee stops the clock and Beast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bimba. Beast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bimba dodges the punch combination from Beast.
Bimba tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bimba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bimba checks a low kick from Beast.
Bimba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bimba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beast with a body shot.
Bimba is looking to clinch.
Bimba wants to clinch.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bimba in his tracks.
Beast throws a jab when Bimba was well out of range.
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bimba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beast checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bimba scores with a leg kick.
Beast takes a swing at Bimba's ribcage but misses.
Bimba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bimba was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Bimba works over Beast's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Bimba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beast's head.
Beast buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bimba slips under a jab.
Bimba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bimba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Bimba moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bimba, as that shot connected.
Bimba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bimba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beast feints and then cracks Bimba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bimba down.
We've been told by Beast's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bimba has Beast up against the cage in a clinch.
Bimba blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries a body shot but Bimba blocks it.
Bimba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beast.
Bimba lands a nice elbow.
Beast lands a shot to the body.
Bimba misses with an elbow over the top.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Bimba.
Bimba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Bimba lands but Beast takes it in his stride.
Bimba throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bimba misses with a wild combination.
Beast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bimba tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast swings for the body but Bimba moves out of range.
Bimba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bimba wants to clinch but Beast slips to the side
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bimba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bimba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bimba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beast counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Beast. Beautiful body shot.
Beast finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bimba misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Bimba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast is looking to chop away at Bimba's legs.
Bimba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bimba looks winded!
Bimba has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bimba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
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 Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mestre Bimba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beast drops Bimba with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bimba looks back up at him and smiles so Beast waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bimba is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Bimba is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
Beast slaps away a takedown attempt from Bimba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bimba seems to have recovered his senses.
Billy Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast goes for a small jab and connects. Now Beast goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bimba stumbles back but Beast runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bimba to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bimba will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Beast!
Billy Beast made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni has chosen Within Temptation - Whole World Is Watching as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ring.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Ring throws a nice looking combination but Sykloni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sykloni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykloni jabs at Ring's body.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
Sykloni scores with a decent looking hook.
Ring takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ring takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykloni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ring misses with a body kick.
Sykloni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ring.
Sykloni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ring is out of range and Sykloni settles back down.
Ring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sykloni.
Sykloni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ring moves away.
Sykloni has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ring has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sykloni misses with a body punch.
Sykloni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykloni pushes Ring back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ring lands with a right to the head.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ring prevents a body shot from Sykloni.
Ring working Sykloni over with knees to the body.
Sykloni tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
Ring tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykloni's elbow.
Sykloni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ring is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykloni is keeping busy.
Ring lands a damaging elbow.
Ring pushes off an throws an elbow but Sykloni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sykloni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Sykloni slips under a jab.
Sykloni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ring blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring misses with a body kick.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykloni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sykloni closes the distance and pushes Ring back into the cage.
Sykloni tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Sykloni back against the cage.
Sykloni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykloni tries to break the clinch but Ring is controlling the position.
Sykloni avoids a wild elbow strike from Ring.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ring tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykloni's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni misses with a body punch.
Ring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sykloni.
Nice elbow from Ring.
It looks like Sami Sykloni has been cut.
Ring tries to land knees in the clinch but Sykloni avoids the damage to the body.
Ring lands an elbow inside.
Sykloni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ring blocks a body shot from Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rings head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ring.
Sykloni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but Sykloni blocks with his arms.
Ring scores with a shot to the side of Sykloni's head.
A short uppercut from Sykloni.
Good body shot from Ring.
Ring blocks a body shot from Sykloni.
Ring lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykloni can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
Sykloni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni jumps into guard, dragging Ring to the mat.
Sykloni keeping full guard, as Ring tries to pass.
Sykloni has a closed guard, preventing Ring from standing up.
Ring trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ring accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ring stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykloni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykloni wants to sweep here but Ring controlling him for the moment.
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 Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni'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.
Sykloni looks to score with a jab to the body but Ring is just out of range.
Sykloni loads up on a big right hand but Ring slips the punch.
Sykloni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykloni lands with a nice body punch.
Ring misses with a body kick.
Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykloni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ring can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Ring.
A jab from Sykloni does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring lands a leg kick that knocks Sykloni off balance momentarily.
Sykloni pushes Ring away with a front kick.
Ring misses with a low kick.
Ring lands a leg kick that knocks Sykloni off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring's corner calls for a 1-2. Ring obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykloni checks it well.
Sykloni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sykloni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ring gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykloni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ring throws a front kick that sends Sykloni stumbling back into the cage.
Jeremy Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ring feints a jab promting Sykloni to slip. Ring then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sykloni slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sykloni, right into the meat.
Ring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Ring
and Sykloni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykloni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ring. Sykloni shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ring moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring misses with an elbow strike.
Sykloni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ring misses with an elbow over the top.
Sykloni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykloni wants a takedown but no success here.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykloni.
Sykloni has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Sykloni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sykloni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykloni lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykloni managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Sykloni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ring lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni avoids a wild elbow strike from Ring.
Sykloni manages to break the clinch.
Ring throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykloni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykloni is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Ring uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sykloni tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Ring is absolutely delighted - when Sykloni wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Ring!
A relieved looking Jeremy Ring thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punjab. Moribe has chosen Krayzie Bone - Drama as his entrance music. Rajesh Koothrappali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moribe throws a series of punches but Koothrappali avoids them all with ease.
Moribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moribe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moribe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koothrappali is looking to counter punch.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick
enabling Moribe to counter with a crisp jab.
Moribe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moribe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moribe drives through and clinches with Koothrappali against the cage.
Koothrappali is looking to control Moribe's arms but Moribe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koothrappali has his back to the cage.
Moribe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koothrappali breaks from the clinch.
Moribe scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moribe. Koothrappali shrugs it off though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Koothrappali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moribe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koothrappali up against the cage.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moribe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koothrappali blocks an uppercut.
Moribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koothrappali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
I was talking to Koothrappali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Koothrappali can't break the clinch.
Moribe throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koothrappali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koothrappali thows a leg kick but Moribe checks it
and Moribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands with a straight right. Moribe didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Moribe.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali.
Moribe unleashes a big counter combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koothrappali's calf.
Moribe lands a front kick.
Moribe misses with a lunging right hand
and Koothrappali counters with a low kick, right behind Moribe 's knee.
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!
Moribe throws a low kick but Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
Moribe throws an off balance right hand
and Moribe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moribe throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Moribe ducks right into an uppercut from Koothrappali.
Moribe moves out of range as Koothrappali strikes.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body. Moribe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koothrappali loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
Moribe cracks a nice hook into Koothrappali's ribs.
Koothrappali throws a big shot that misses.
Koothrappali misses with a lunging right hand
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Koothrappali staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koothrappali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koothrappali misses the jab.
Moribe tries to counter with a clinch but Koothrappali shakes him off and moves away.
Moribe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koothrappali blocks a head kick by Moribe.
Moribe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koothrappali's calf.
Koothrappali tests Moribe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moribe misses with a kick to the body.
Moribe throws a low kick but Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koothrappali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moribe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koothrappali tests Moribe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moribe checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koothrappali misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moribe feints and then cracks Koothrappali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koothrappali down.
Moribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koothrappali's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Koothrappali misses
and Moribe counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Moribe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moribe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koothrappali finds it's way round the side to connect with Moribe's head.
Koothrappali misses with a series of wild punches.
Moribe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koothrappali misses with a looping right.
Koothrappali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moribe works Koothrappali's body with a nice hook.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Koothrappali throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Koothrappali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koothrappali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moribe.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
Moribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Moribe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koothrappali takes a step back to recover.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body. Moribe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koothrappali throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Koothrappali throws a body shot but no joy.
Moribe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Moribe missing with a left hand there. Koothrappali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Moribe throws a body punch but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Moribe moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Moribe. Beautiful body shot.
Moribe scores with a hook to the body. Koothrappali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali.
A shot to the liver by Moribe. Beautiful body shot.
Moribe with a jab.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
Moribe lands a slapping body shot.
Moribe 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.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Koothrappali throws an off balance right hand
and Moribe counters with a nice uppercut.
Moribe wants to slow Koothrappali down by chopping away at his legs.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moribe manages to avoid it.
Koothrappali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
Moribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moribe scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Koothrappali throwing a counter right hand but Moribe manages to avoid it.
Koothrappali throws a big shot that misses.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick
and Koothrappali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koothrappali throws a body shot but no joy.
Moribe blocks a head kick by Koothrappali.
Moribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moribe cracks Koothrappali with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Koothrappali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koothrappali throws a front kick aimed at Moribe's knee but Moribe avoids it well.
Moribe throws out a loose jab but Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moribe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koothrappali ducks under a wild hook from Moribe.
Koothrappali throws a front kick aimed at Moribe's knee but Moribe avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Koothrappali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Moribe misses.
Moribe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koothrappali on the side of the head.
Azusa Moribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koothrappali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
Moribe throws the left hand but Koothrappali avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Koothrappali misses its target.
Moribe blocks a head kick by Koothrappali.
Moribe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koothrappali tries to keep at a distance but Moribe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moribe lands with a right to the head.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moribe lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moribe prevents Koothrappali from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is looking to break free of the clinch but Moribe has double underhooks.
Moribe lands a body shot.
Koothrappali wants to break free but Moribe has control.
Koothrappali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koothrappali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moribe prevents Koothrappali from breaking the clinch.
Koothrappali tries to break the clinch but Moribe is controlling the position.
Koothrappali just leaning against Moribe, taking a breather.
Moribe keeps control of Koothrappali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moribe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koothrappali fails to land.
Moribe lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali is trying to stall.
Koothrappali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
It looked like Koothrappali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moribe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moribe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koothrappali wants to slow Moribe down by chopping away at his legs.
Koothrappali backing away here, and Moribe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moribe throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Koothrappali thinks about countering with a head kick.
Koothrappali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
A counter left hand to the body from Koothrappali misses its target.
Koothrappali thuds his right hand into Moribe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moribe checks a leg kick nicely.
Koothrappali lands a jab to the nose.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut
letting Moribe counter with a right hand.
Moribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moribe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koothrappali 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.
Moribe throws a leg kick which misses Koothrappali's front leg but catches the back leg as Koothrappali tries to avoid it.
Koothrappali works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Moribe scores with a jab to the body.
Moribe tries to clinch up.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koothrappali if he has to take too many more of those.
Moribe tries to land a front kick but Koothrappali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moribe throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Koothrappali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moribe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moribe scores with a jab. Koothrappali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moribe tries to clinch up.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koothrappali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koothrappali takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Koothrappali misses its intended target.
Koothrappali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Koothrappali moved out of range.
Moribe scores with a jab to the head.
Moribe throws the kick towards the body but Koothrappali avoids it.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koothrappali at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koothrappali's sensitive parts.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moribe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moribe tries to clinch but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Koothrappali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Koothrappali catches Moribe right on the button with a cross.
Koothrappali looks to throw the jab but Moribe is out of range.
Koothrappali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moribe connects with a nice looking jab.
Koothrappali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali throws out a leg kick but Moribe moves out of range and Koothrappali only half commits.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azusa Moribe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali swats away the attempt to clinch by Moribe.
A slow jab from Moribe misses its intended target.
Koothrappali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moribe thows a body kick. Koothrappali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moribe has Koothrappali up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Koothrappali is trying to force a seperation but Moribe has the dominant position.
Koothrappali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koothrappali's elbow.
Koothrappali misses with the head strike.
Koothrappali can't find room to land a body shot as Moribe controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azusa Moribe.
Well Moribe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
Azusa Moribe 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Chick misses.
LeBlanc sizes up Chick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Chick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chick circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chick ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
A lazy left from LeBlanc finds it's target.
LeBlanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chick.
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Chick's legs.
LeBlanc cracks Chick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc tries to work over Chick's front leg with a kick but Chick checks it.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
Chick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBlanc misses the target.
LeBlanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chick tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chick checks the leg kick.
Chick is looking to slow LeBlanc down with leg kicks.
Chick scores with a spinning back kick!
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
Chick throws a right hand that LeBlanc ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlanc also avoids with ease.
Chick misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick.
Chick throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by LeBlanc - just one landing.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chick's head backwards.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chick's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chick momentarily.
Chick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Chick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chick.
Chick lets loose with a powerful body kick. LeBlanc will feel that in the morning.
Chick avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chick misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks Chick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chick down.
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Chick off the cage and back into range.
Chick misses with an uppercut.
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Chick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chick blocks a jab.
Chick throws a chopping leg kick but LeBlanc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chick misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chick counters with an inside leg kick.
Chick tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Chick moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc wants to land a leg kick but Chick is out of range.
Chick scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBlanc throws out a leg kick but Chick moves out of range and LeBlanc only half commits.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Chick's ribcage but misses.
LeBlanc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chick just misses with a punch to the body.
Chick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chick wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and Chick counters with a nice body shot.
Chick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chick tries to clinch up but LeBlanc circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. Chick didn't see that one coming.
LeBlanc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chick throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
Chick lands a nice looking kick to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back to recover.
LeBlanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chick moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body kick.
Chick scores with a spinning back kick!
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Chick is just out of range.
Chick throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick'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.
Chick fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Chick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chick lands a front kick.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
A low kick from LeBlanc misses
and Chick counters with a thumping low kick.
It looks like LeBlanc has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from Chick misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chick won't be happy with that.
LeBlanc in side control, throwing shots but Chick defends.
Chick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chick is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by LeBlanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc trying to control the action but Chick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from LeBlanc are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but Chick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chick.
LeBlanc trying to control but Chick is working from the bottom.
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.
LeBlanc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chick's guard.
LeBlanc controlling the pace.
Chick blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeBlanc.
Chick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeBlanc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chick wants to control but LeBlanc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Chick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a kick to the body.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chick checks it well.
Chick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
Chick looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
Chick throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
LeBlanc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
Chick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc attempts a counter takedown but Chick avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Chick.
LeBlanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LeBlanc somewhat.
LeBlanc 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc lunges at Chick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chick's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chick. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Chick.
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LeBlanc has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick'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. This is the final round!
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Chick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chick.
Chick connects with a looping right hand.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chick. Chick obviously looking to wear him down.
Chick throws a leg kick but LeBlanc moved away.
It looked like LeBlanc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Chick catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
Chick takes a kick to the side of the head.
LeBlanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LeBlanc throws the left hand but Chick avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick from Chick.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a poor cross that misses
and Chick counters with a body kick that stops LeBlanc in his tracks momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBlanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
Chick throws a leg kick which misses LeBlanc's front leg but catches the back leg as LeBlanc tries to avoid it.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Chick moved out of range.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Chick moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Chick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chick tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
Chick tries to land a leg kick but LeBlanc saw it coming and moves away.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Chick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chick moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chick or not.
Chick misses with a body punch.
Chick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chick 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.
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
LeBlanc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andy Chick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlanc is looking to counter punch.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBlanc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick cracks the inside of LeBlanc's front leg.
Chick misses with a body shot.
Chick misses with the body kick
and LeBlanc counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chick blocks the leg kick.
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chick takes one to the chin there.
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Chick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LeBlanc feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chick's calf.
LeBlanc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chick misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a solid leg kick but Chick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by LeBlanc.
Chick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
LeBlanc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chick to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Chick lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
Chick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chick connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chick misses with a low kick as LeBlanc jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chick checks a leg kick.
Chick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick throws a leg kick but LeBlanc moved away.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Chick throws out a counter right but LeBlanc avoids it with no problem.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chick misses its intended target.
LeBlanc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Chick is predictable there
and LeBlanc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Chick moves out of range.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chick lands a big right hand that sends LeBlanc crashing to the mat! Chick stays standing though and waves LeBlanc back to his feet!
LeBlanc is rocked!
It looks like Claude LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh LeBlanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chick.
A good leg kick by Chick.
Chick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Chick.
I think LeBlanc 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc 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 Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes into the arena with Pink Panther Theme blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison shoots in and drives through. Gregorovitsj sprawls well.
Gregorovitsj is looking for a counter combo.
Gregorovitsj takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gregorovitsj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gregorovitsj scores with a head kick.
It looks like John Jamison has been cut.
Gregorovitsj lands with a straight right. Jamison didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Gregorovitsj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison tries to clinch but Gregorovitsj is having none of it.
Jamison lands with a shot to the body.
Jamison tries for a takedown but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter by clinching up but Jamison breaks away and moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gregorovitsj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Gregorovitsj lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregorovitsj misses the target.
Gregorovitsj takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregorovitsj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jamison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Jamison tries to clinch up.
Gregorovitsj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison rushes Gregorovitsj and presses him up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jamison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jamison tries a body shot but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jamison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregorovitsj's elbow.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Jamison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gregorovitsj uses from the top position.
Gregorovitsj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregorovitsj has managed to get both his arms back between Jamison's legs - danger averted.
Gregorovitsj looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Gregorovitsj from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jamison is on top in guard.
Jamison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregorovitsj is keeping the position for now.
Jamison throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregorovitsj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jamison looking to pass the guard.
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.
Gregorovitsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamison controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gregorovitsj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jamison goes for a double leg but Gregorovitsj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gregorovitsj continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jamison is defended easily by Gregorovitsj.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregorovitsj keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jamison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jamison is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Jamison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Jamison'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.
Jamison throws the kick towards the body but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison pushes Gregorovitsj up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamison gets control of Gregorovitsj's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jamison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gregorovitsj stopping the sweep attempt from Jamison.
Jamison working a defensive guard but Gregorovitsj passes into half guard.
Jamison trying to hold on to Gregorovitsj's head to control him but Gregorovitsj postures up.
Gregorovitsj controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison is looking to improve his position.
Gregorovitsj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj is thwarting Jamison's attempts to control the position.
Gregorovitsj performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gregorovitsj prevents Jamison from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jamison misses the shot to the body.
Jamison swings widly with a right hand
and Gregorovitsj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jamison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gregorovitsj on the side of the head.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Jamison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gregorovitsj is trying to defend but Jamison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jamison stalling away here and it's allowed Gregorovitsj to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jamison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gregorovitsj is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorovitsj is looking for a sweep.
Jamison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gregorovitsj struggling a bit here.
John Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregorovitsj is not content to let Jamison control the position.
Gregorovitsj can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Jamison working the strikes but Gregorovitsj uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jamison prevents Gregorovitsj from improving his position.
Jamison is just content to waste time from the top position. Gregorovitsj takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gregorovitsj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregorovitsj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gregorovitsj being controlled here, momentarily.
Jamison looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jamison tries to clinch
and Gregorovitsj counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregorovitsj scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorovitsj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gregorovitsj cracks Jamison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jamison throws a head kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gregorovitsj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Jamison with the counter takedown but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gregorovitsj just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorovitsj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jamison misses with a hook
and Gregorovitsj counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Gregorovitsj slams his shin into Jamison's torso.
A lazy body kick from Jamison
and Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamisons head.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj trying to control the position but instead, Jamison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregorovitsj into the cage.
Gregorovitsj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gregorovitsj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jamison can turn it around.
Jamison gets through Gregorovitsj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jamison avoids it.
Jamison tries to pull guard but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jamison throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj tries to stall but Jamison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj is stalling here.
Gregorovitsj tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamison avoids the damage to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregorovitsj misses with some punches.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow inside that Jamison shrugs off.
Gregorovitsj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gregorovitsj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Gregorovitsj blocks a body shot from Jamison.
Gregorovitsj gets underhooks to prevent Jamison's takedown attempt.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison lands a shot to the body.
Boris Gregorovitsj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Gregorovitsj.
A right hook to the body lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregorovitsj.
Jamison pushes Gregorovitsj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jamison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregorovitsj smiles and moves away.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands with a shot to the body.
Jamison connects with a nice looking jab.
Jamison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gregorovitsj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jamison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jamison shoots and misses
and Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gregorovitsj takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregorovitsj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj swats away the attempt to clinch by Jamison.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jamison manages to circle out of the way.
Gregorovitsj misses with a shot to the body
so Jamison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jamison throwing strikes but missing.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregorovitsj has wrist control.
Gregorovitsj managing to control the position.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison gets control of Gregorovitsj's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jamison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
Gregorovitsj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jamison's guard.
Gregorovitsj is controlling the pace.
Gregorovitsj is trying to control the action in half guard but Jamison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj trying to mount his opponent but Jamison defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jamison actively working from the bottom here.
Jamison wants to get back to full guard.
Gregorovitsj is trying to control. Jamison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jamison manages to get to full guard.
Jamison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gregorovitsj is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jamison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison looking for a sweep but Gregorovitsj has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jamison is looking to improve his position but Gregorovitsj isn't that keen on the idea.
Jamison tries to hold on but Gregorovitsj pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregorovitsj controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gregorovitsj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregorovitsj checks a leg kick.
Gregorovitsj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jamison.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook but Jamison avoids it easily.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj connects with a high kick.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison is looking to clinch but Gregorovitsj is avoiding it.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter punch.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Jamison throws a body punch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jamison lands with a nice body punch.
Boris Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamison shoots in and bounces Gregorovitsj off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gregorovitsj pulls Jamison in to control the position.
Jamison lands a couple of digs.
Jamison is pushing down on Gregorovitsj's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gregorovitsj is fighting to maintain full guard but Jamison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jamison is keen to just control but Gregorovitsj is a slippery customer.
Jamison thows a huge punch but Gregorovitsj dodges it nicely.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj manages to get to full guard.
Gregorovitsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
John Jamison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Jamison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses.
Jamison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Jamison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gregorovitsj to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Jamison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gregorovitsj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jamison on the side of the head.
Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gregorovitsj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick.
And Jamison tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregorovitsj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregorovitsj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jamison is able to avoid easily.
Jamison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jamison looks to clinch
and Gregorovitsj counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Gregorovitsj tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregorovitsj rather than just go for the knockout.
Jamison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison wants to clinch.
Gregorovitsj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Gregorovitsj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jamison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida has chosen Shadowhunter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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180 lbs
39 - 21 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Socha can pounce on him.
Corrida lands with a nice body punch.
Corrida throws a leg kick that misses.
Socha misses with a hook. Corrida ducked under it nicely.
Corrida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Socha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corrida moves out of range of the leg kick from Socha.
Corrida throws a push kick but Socha slaps the foot to one side.
Socha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Socha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corrida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Socha throws a body punch but Corrida moves out of range.
Socha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Socha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Socha checks a low kick from Corrida.
Corrida with a nice cross.
Socha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corrida looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corrida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
Corrida throws an elbow that misses. Socha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corrida's guard. Nice move by Socha!
Socha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha throwing strikes but missing.
Socha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corrida 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.
Corrida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corrida is trying to control the position but Socha postures up.
Socha wants to pass the guard but Corrida is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Pearson Spector Litt inform us that Corrida has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Socha postures up in Corrida's guard and throws a big left but Corrida blocks it.
Socha throws a strike but Corrida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Corrida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Socha's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida looking to sit in guard and control but Socha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Socha throws a big right hand that misses.
Corrida controlling the position.
Socha throws a big elbow that misses.
Socha trying to control but Corrida is working from the bottom.
Socha won't allow Corrida to sweep him here.
Socha wants to control from the top but Corrida keeps moving.
Corrida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socha manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Socha keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida advances to half guard.
Socha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corrida.
Corrida wants to take a breather but Socha is having none of it.
Corrida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Socha is staying active underneath Corrida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Socha is trying to maintain the position but Corrida is very close to passing his half guard.
Corrida performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Socha wants to improve his position but Corrida is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corrida with the ground and pound but Socha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Socha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corrida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Socha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Socha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corrida.
Socha connects with the punch.
Corrida throws a front kick aimed at Socha's knee but Socha avoids it well.
Socha throws a leg kick which misses Corrida's front leg but catches the back leg as Corrida tries to avoid it.
Corrida lands a nice hook to Socha's body. Socha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Socha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Socha tries to score with a low kick but Corrida moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick from Socha.
Socha misses with a straight right.
Corrida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Socha.
Corrida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Corrida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Socha doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Corrida catches Socha right on the button with a cross.
Socha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corrida connects with an inside leg kick.
Corrida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Socha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socha works the jab nicely.
Socha walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corrida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Socha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Socha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Socha misses the jab.
Corrida scores with a hook to the body. Socha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socha looks to land a right hand but Corrida moved out of range.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corrida.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Socha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Socha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Socha with a hook.
Corrida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socha tried to counter with a leg kick but Corrida avoided it.
No luck for Corrida with that takedown attempt.
Socha motions for Corrida to come forward. Socha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Corrida looks to move away, Socha throws a big counter combo bu Corrida just gets out of the way.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida.
Corrida looks to score with a jab to the body but Socha is just out of range.
Socha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corrida throws a leg kick
and Socha counters with a body kick that stops Corrida in his tracks momentarily.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corrida.
Corrida is looking to slow Socha down with leg kicks.
Socha tried to score with a low kick but Corrida checks it.
Socha has Corrida up against the cage in a clinch.
Socha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socha swings wildly with an uppercut but Corrida uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Socha throws a head punch that misses.
Corrida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corrida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corrida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corrida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socha scores with a shoulder strike.
Socha missing with knees to the body.
Corrida is trying to break free.
Socha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corrida is trying to drag Socha to the mat but Socha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Socha throws a punch but it's blocked by Corrida.
Socha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Socha struggles to land a body shot inside as Corrida controls his hands.
Socha gets through Corrida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Socha scores with a shoulder strike.
Socha blocking some punches.
Socha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corridas head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Corrida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corrida's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corrida pushes Socha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corrida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Socha lands a shoulder strike.
Corrida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corrida is out of range and Socha settles back down.
Corrida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Socha.
Corrida misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Corrida lands.
Corrida misses with a hook.
Corrida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Corrida - just one landing.
Corrida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Socha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corrida is looking to chop away at Socha's legs.
Corrida throws an off balance right hand
and Socha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Corrida is predictable there
and Socha counters with a series of strikes. Corrida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corrida moves out of range of the body kick from Socha.
It seemed like Corrida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Socha misses with a low kick.
That kick from Corrida tenderised Socha's leg. Socha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corrida looks to throw the jab but Socha is out of range.
Socha with a jab.
Corrida throws an off balance right hand
and Corrida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrida looks to throw the jab but Socha is out of range.
Corrida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corrida.
Corrida thuds a left hand into Socha's body.
Socha throws a push kick but Corrida slaps the foot to one side.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corrida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corrida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Socha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Socha duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socha. That did some damage!
Socha darts in looking for a takedown but Corrida gets double underhooks and turns Socha into the cage.
Corrida moves out of range of the leg kick from Socha.
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 Karl Socha.
I think Socha 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Corrida!
Juan Corrida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes to the cage accompanied by Outerspace- Revolution. 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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183 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tantalus Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idi oCrazy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Flay.
Flay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that oCrazy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flay swinging wildly here.
Flay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by oCrazy.
Flay misses with a looping right.
Flay throws a head kick that misses.
Flay slips under a jab.
Flay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - oCrazy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before oCrazy has time to react.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
Flay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed oCrazy momentarily.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy slips a jab from Flay.
Flay connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flay darts in looking for a takedown but oCrazy gets double underhooks and turns Flay into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed oCrazy momentarily.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but oCrazy moves away.
oCrazy wants to counter the offense by Flay and move into the clinch position.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from oCrazy, right into the meat.
Flay slips a straight right by oCrazy.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
Flay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flay cracks oCrazy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flay connects with a good right hand that stumbles oCrazy. oCrazy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
oCrazy is rocked!
Flay misses with a straight right.
oCrazy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but oCrazy was well out of range. Poor timing from Flay.
oCrazy looks to land a right hand but Flay moved out of range.
Flay throws the left hand but oCrazy avoids the punch easily.
Flay misses with a straight left.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flay moves away.
Flay slips a jab from oCrazy.
Flay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. oCrazy is trying to defend but Flay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy is looking to improve his position.
oCrazy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for oCrazy.
oCrazy is trying to control the position but Flay postures up.
Flay preventing the sweep.
Flay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flay controlling from the top position.
Flay postures up in oCrazy's guard and throws a big left but oCrazy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
oCrazy trying to keep a closed guard but Flay is proving a slippery customer.
oCrazy wants to sweep here but Flay controlling him for the moment.
Flay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as oCrazy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
oCrazy looking for a sweep. Not yet oCrazy, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but oCrazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
oCrazy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
oCrazy throws a head kick but Flay moves out of range.
Flay scores with a decent looking hook.
Flay lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay blocks a head kick by oCrazy.
A chopping leg kick lands by oCrazy.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
Flay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Flay scores with a jab to the body.
Flay's corner calls for a 1-2. Flay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
oCrazy loads up on a big right hand but Flay slips the punch.
oCrazy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
oCrazy connects with a solid leg kick.
Flay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but oCrazy manages to avoid it.
Flay scores with the left hand. oCrazy knows he should have avoided that one.
Flay just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy throws a shot from downtown. Flay moves away and avoids it.
oCrazy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flay looks to throw the jab but oCrazy is out of range.
Flay connects with a body shot that sends oCrazy's belly button to the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
Flay tries to counter with a takedown but oCrazy is quick to defend against it.
oCrazy stuns Flay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
oCrazy slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - oCrazy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flay slips a straight right by oCrazy.
A combination from Flay does no damage.
oCrazy throws a leg kick
and Flay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in oCrazy's guard.
oCrazy keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
oCrazy pushes a forearm under Flay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Idi oCrazy!
Idi oCrazy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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