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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Freddy Steel enters the cage!
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289 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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282 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Harris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris jabs at Steel's body.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Ferrigno will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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286 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen clinches up with Ferrigno and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrigno avoiding damage as Nguyen throws knees to the body.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferrigno has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nguyen regains guard immediately.
Ferrigno has gone for a leg lock! Nguyen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrigno's guard.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguyen defends it easily.
Nguyen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrigno is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrigno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nguyen is aware though and is defending well.
Ferrigno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nguyen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferrigno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen wants to pass the guard but Ferrigno is keeping the position.
Nguyen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferrigno is looking for a triangle but Nguyen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nguyen frees his head nicely. Oh but Ferrigno has switched to an armbar! Nguyen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lou Ferrigno!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lou Ferrigno waved his t-shirt featuring Big Bear Nutrition 160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
Michael Nguyen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to the fans and sorry I disappointed you. I will be back and much stronger. I love you all!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka comes to the cage accompanied by my dick. Elijah Pitakaka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Pitakaka misses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Guerrero cracks Pitakaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Guerrero tumbling to the mat! Pitakaka takes a step backwards and waves Guerrero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Guerrero is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero throws the left hand but Pitakaka avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitakaka finish him?
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerrero drops his hands momentarily and Pitakaka needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Guerrero just on the top of the head. Guerrero drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Guerrero - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Pitakaka!
After the fight, Elijah Pitakaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger ducks right into an uppercut from Uematsu.
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.
Uematsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uematsu is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Uematsu.
Uematsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Uematsu scores with a shot to the body.
Dillinger looks for the body kick but Uematsu saw that one coming.
It looked like Uematsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uematsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uematsu manages to avoid it.
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uematsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Uematsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
A big left from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger digs a good body shot into Uematsu's ribs.
Uematsu connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Uematsu sees coming a mile off.
Uematsu throws a combination that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uematsu's knee momentarily.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uematsu moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Uematsu misses the target.
Uematsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uematsu connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Uematsu.
Uematsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uematsu tries to score with a low kick but Dillinger moves his leg out of the way.
Dillinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger throws a front kick that sends Uematsu stumbling back into the cage.
Uematsu is breathing heavily.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Uematsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Uematsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger connects with a body shot that sends Uematsu's belly button to the back.
Dillinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uematsu.
Uematsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dillinger.
Uematsu is rocked!
Dillinger throws an overhand right that has Uematsu reeling! Dillinger follows up with more punches and Uematsu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Dillinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaevich drops Tanaka with a nice combination! Nikolaevich dives into Tanaka's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Shingo Tanaka has been cut.
Nikolaevich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Nikolaevich from controlling successfully.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Nikolaevich tries to pass.
Nikolaevich 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.
Nikolaevich trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Nikolaevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikolaevich throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaevich throwing strikes but missing.
Nikolaevich throws an elbow that misses. Tanaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaevich's guard. Nice move by Tanaka!
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!
Nikolaevich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanaka defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tanaka prevents Nikolaevich from getting back to his feet.
Tanaka tries to stand but Nikolaevich is controlling from the bottom.
Tanaka trying to control but Nikolaevich is working from the bottom.
Tanaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikolaevich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nikolaevich looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Nikolaevich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanaka wants to get up but he can't break Nikolaevich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaevich. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolaevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nikolaevich takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikolaevich is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Nikolaevich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilko Nikolaevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikolaevich looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Nikolaevich loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Vasilko Nikolaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaevich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nikolaevich darts in trying to clinch
and Tanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaevich.
Tanaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Nikolaevich is wise to it.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch up.
Nikolaevich dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Nikolaevich's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanaka forces Nikolaevich back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolaevich jumps guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolaevich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nikolaevich wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Nikolaevich drops back down to his feet.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Nikolaevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaevich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shingo Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingo Tanaka'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.
Nikolaevich rushes Tanaka and presses him up against the cage.
Nikolaevich controlling the action here for a moment.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Nikolaevich jumps guard but Tanaka stands there with Nikolaevich around his waist. Nikolaevich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nikolaevich manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
Nikolaevich wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilko Nikolaevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaevich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolaevich shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasilko Nikolaevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Nikolaevich misses
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nikolaevich up against the cage.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Nikolaevich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolaevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nikolaevich misses with some punches.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikolaevich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaevich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Nikolaevich is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikolaevich pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nikolaevich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Nikolaevich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.
Nikolaevich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nikolaevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but Tanaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka effectively controlling the action here.
Nikolaevich has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikolaevich wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but Tanaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich goes for a takedown attempt but Tanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikolaevich missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nikolaevich's calf.
Nikolaevich shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaevich.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
Nikolaevich moves to clinch but Tanaka breaks away
and Tanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikolaevich's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shingo Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Nikolaevich.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Nikolaevich shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl out of it but Nikolaevich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shingo Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolaevich. Nikolaevich gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikolaevich.
Tanaka forces Nikolaevich back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nikolaevich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilko Nikolaevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich jumps guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Nikolaevich has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolaevich can't break the clinch.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolaevich.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nikolaevich tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shingo Tanaka.
Nikolaevich shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shingo Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Nikolaevich 's knee.
Nikolaevich swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Nikolaevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Nikolaevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolaevich swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Nikolaevich misses.
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Shingo Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Nikolaevich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolaevich tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nikolaevich throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Nikolaevich 's knee.
Nikolaevich throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Nikolaevich misses with a takedown
and Tanaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Vasilko Nikolaevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Nikolaevich is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolaevich's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shingo Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nikolaevich goes for a takedown attempt but Tanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka thows a body kick. Nikolaevich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shingo Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanaka 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shingo Tanaka!
Shingo Tanaka gave a mention to 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to we right here. Mauricio Calvancante has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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31
170 lbs
6 - 40 - 1 |
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37
182 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lie throws a series of punches but Calvancante avoids them all with ease.
Lie is looking to clinch but Calvancante is avoiding it.
Calvancante with the counter takedown but Lie avoids it easily.
Lie misses with the combination.
Lie misses with a wild combination.
Mike Lie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvancante dives in and scores a takedown into Lie's guard.
Calvancante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calvancante controlling from the top position.
Calvancante drops back looking for a leg! Lie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lie manages to kick Calvancante off! Calvancante jumps back into Lie's guard.
Lie keeping full guard, as Calvancante tries to pass.
Calvancante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calvancante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calvancante passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lie defend it? Calvancante steps over the head and cranks it - Lie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Calvancante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Calvancante!
In his post fight interview, Mauricio Calvancante gave a big smile as he said 'Petty fighter you are Kapena. Go learn a thing or 2 bout BJJ boy cause you jus got taken to school. '.
Mike Lie spoke after the fight, saying 'You know I came to fight for all of you guys and girls'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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34
142 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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31
147 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Seth Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Coleman Jr checks it.
Coleman Jr takes one on the button.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Coleman Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris scores with a jab. Coleman Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman Jr. Coleman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Coleman Jr checks it.
Coleman Jr misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Harris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris moves away from the strike by Coleman Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Coleman Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Coleman Jr jabs Harris right on the nose. Harris blinks but takes it well.
Coleman Jr misses with the combination.
Harris flicks out a counter leg kick but Coleman Jr steps away.
Coleman Jr misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Coleman Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Coleman Jr is out of range.
Coleman Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Coleman Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Coleman Jr attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
Coleman Jr fails with the takedown.
Coleman Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman Jr blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris 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 Coleman Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coleman Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr connects with the punch.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seth Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harris jabs Coleman Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman Jr checks the leg kick.
Coleman Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Coleman Jr blocks a jab.
Coleman Jr fails to land the takedown.
Coleman Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Coleman Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman Jr is controlling him.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of digs.
Coleman Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coleman Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of digs.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seth Harris will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Coleman Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Coleman Jr misses the shot to the body.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coleman Jr is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.
Coleman Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman Jr working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harris moves into full guard.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Coleman Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harris has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman Jr defends it easily.
Coleman Jr stops Harris from standing up.
Coleman Jr distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coleman Jr won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman Jr is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman Jr cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr passes into half guard.
Coleman Jr lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman Jr is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mark Coleman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman Jr pulls his head out easily.
Coleman Jr stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Coleman Jr.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Coleman Jr 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.
Coleman Jr is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris trying to control here.
Coleman Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Coleman Jr is controlling him well.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harris gets back to full guard.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman Jr is sitting in close to Harris's body. Harris has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Coleman Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Coleman Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seth Harris!
An out of breath Seth Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Ignorant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignorant has chosen General Bacardi as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Steve Ignorant enters the cage!
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25
170 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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28
171 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Ignorant!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLaurier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignorant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeLaurier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ignorant throws DeLaurier to one side and escapes!
DeLaurier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leon DeLaurier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLaurier misses with a few strikes there.
DeLaurier closes the distance and pushes Ignorant back into the cage.
Ignorant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignorant.
DeLaurier is trying to pull guard but Ignorant has him pressed against the cage.
DeLaurier wants to stall.
Ignorant lands with a left to the head.
DeLaurier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeLaurier is trying to pull guard but Ignorant has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon DeLaurier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Ignorant.
Ignorant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeLaurier is defending well for now.
Ignorant lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLaurier backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignorant to keep the fight standing.
DeLaurier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeLaurier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeLaurier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeLaurier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignorant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignorant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeLaurier looking for a sweep. Not yet DeLaurier, not yet.
Ignorant throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignorant throwing strikes from guard but DeLaurier blocks nicely.
DeLaurier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeLaurier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignorant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeLaurier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignorant lands a couple of digs.
Ignorant scoring with some ground and pound.
DeLaurier trying to keep a closed guard but Ignorant is proving a slippery customer.
DeLaurier has momentary wrist control but Ignorant slips an elbow through the middle.
DeLaurier has momentary wrist control but Ignorant slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ignorant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ignorant throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignorant throwing strikes from guard but DeLaurier blocks nicely.
Ignorant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ignorant is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLaurier has wrist control.
Ignorant stopping the sweep attempt from DeLaurier.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignorant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ignorant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLaurier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignorant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ignorant throws a big elbow that misses.
Ignorant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeLaurier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ignorant.
Ignorant connects with a couple of short punches.
DeLaurier is rocked!
Ignorant loads up on a big left hand. DeLaurier felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ignorant looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! DeLaurier can't hide his disappointment, as Ignorant celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ignorant!
A relieved looking Steve Ignorant 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichushkin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sacred Reich - Rest in Peace. Alexander Pichushkin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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32
215 lbs
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192 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin motions for Simpson to come forward. Pichushkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pichushkin manages to circle out of the way.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Simpson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simpson pushes down on Pichushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to pass to mount but Pichushkin is defending the position.
Pichushkin is trying to stand back up but Simpson is controlling him
Simpson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simpson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pichushkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson content to control rather than advance.
Pichushkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simpson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pichushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pichushkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simpson is taking a breather. Pichushkin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pichushkin is looking to escape.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Pichushkin breaks away and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Pichushkin both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simpson has Pichushkin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pichushkin tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Pichushkin's guard.
Simpson advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Pichushkin avoids it well and moves away.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pichushkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson passes Pichushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simpson content to control rather than advance.
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simpson is working away from the top position though.
Simpson is looking to advance position but Pichushkin won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simpson seems to be looking for submissions.
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Pichushkin defends the submission attempt.
Simpson works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simpson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pichushkin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pichushkin is trying to stand up.
Pichushkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simpson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pichushkin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pichushkin is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Simpson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pichushkin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minion lands a nice looking body kick.
Minion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Minion misses with a kick to the body
and Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Minion as he checks the leg kick.
Minion connects with an inside leg kick.
Minion throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Minion moved out of range nicely.
Minion seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson tests Minion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson rushes Minion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Minion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Minion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Minion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Minion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crunch! Minion slams his shin into Stevenson's torso.
Minion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Stevenson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Minion throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson with a hook.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Minion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minion.
Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stevenson.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minion.
A clash of legs there as Minion blocks the low kick.
Minion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body
and Minion counters by clinching up.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Minion.
A right hand to the body from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minion is looking for a takedown.
Minion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Minion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson is concentrating on defense, preventing Minion from advancing position.
Stevenson tries to get to full guard but Minion has control of the leg.
Minion is stalling here. Stevenson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevenson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minion taking a bit of punishment here - Stevenson scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Stevenson lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Minion some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stevenson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stevenson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Minion takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stevenson in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Minion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson throws a jab when Minion was well out of range.
Minion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Minion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson 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.
Minion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevenson swings for the body but Minion moves out of range.
Minion is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minion.
Minion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minion was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevenson sprawls well initially but Minion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep. Minion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minion is pressing down on Stevenson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevenson is holding on for now.
Stevenson trying to control here.
Minion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevenson looking to control.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Minion controlling him for the moment.
Minion looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stevenson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Minion gets full guard.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Minion keeps moving.
Minion working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Minion keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Bear Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minion 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion pulls Stevenson in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevenson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minion 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.
Stevenson stands up over Minion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minion is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson is in close to Minion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minion keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson controlling from the top position.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Minion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Minion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.
Stevenson scores with a few weak punches.
Minion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Minion wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is defending well.
Stevenson gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson is trying to keep Minion in close.
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 Mega Minion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Minion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Minion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stevenson clinches up with Minion and pushes him back against the cage.
Minion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minion has hold of one of Stevenson's legs. Stevenson is fighting the takedown attempt but Minion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minion pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Minion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevenson gets back to full guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Minion content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stevenson has locked up a guillotine! Stevenson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Minion is holding on here and Stevenson must be using up a lot of energy. Minion has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stevenson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Bear Stevenson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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