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BRFC 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Zadarozhni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyik Tyunduer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Zadarozhni had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Zadarozhni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyik Tyunduer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyunduer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zadarozhni. Zadarozhni gets slowly back to his feet.
Zadarozhni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyunduer avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyunduer is looking for the big counter here.
Zadarozhni moves into the clinch.
Tyunduer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyunduer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyunduer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zadarozhni. Zadarozhni gets slowly back to his feet.
Zadarozhni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyunduer to the ground. Zadarozhni is now in Tyunduer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zadarozhni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zadarozhni postures up in Tyunduer's guard and throws a big left but Tyunduer blocks it.
Tyunduer 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zadarozhni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyunduer is on top in guard.
Zadarozhni wants to stand but Tyunduer is controlling the position.
Tyunduer wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
Zadarozhni wants to get back to his feet but Tyunduer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Zadarozhni wants to get back to his feet but Tyunduer passes into half guard.
Zadarozhni wants to get back to his feet.
Zadarozhni is looking for a sweep. Tyunduer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zadarozhni is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arthur Zadarozhni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zadarozhni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyunduer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zadarozhni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zadarozhni is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyunduer sprawls well. He's pushed Zadarozhni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyunduer throws a body punch but Zadarozhni moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zadarozhni or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyunduer, which made it look bad.
Tyunduer rushes Zadarozhni and presses him up against the ropes.
Tyunduer lands a damaging elbow.
Zadarozhni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyunduer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zadarozhni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tyunduer connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Arthur Zadarozhni has been cut.
Zadarozhni wants a takedown.
Tyunduer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Zadarozhni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyunduer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyunduer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zadarozhni.
Tyunduer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyunduer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zadarozhni dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyunduer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tyunduer tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyunduer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyunduer.
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!
Tyunduer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zadarozhni, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tyunduer lands a nice elbow.
Tyunduer breaks the clinch.
Tyunduer clinches up with Zadarozhni and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zadarozhni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyunduer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zadarozhni avoids the elbow strike from Tyunduer, against the ropes.
Zadarozhni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyunduer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zadarozhni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyunduer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyunduer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyunduer.
Tyunduer breaks from the clinch.
Tyunduer clinches up against the ropes.
Tyunduer stops a takedown attempt from Zadarozhni.
Zadarozhni is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyik Tyunduer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Zadarozhni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyunduer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zadarozhni clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tyunduer.
Tyunduer wants a takedown.
Come on Tyunduer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zadarozhni tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyunduer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zadarozhni is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyunduer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyunduer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zadarozhni's defenses.
Tyunduer misses with a knee strike.
Zadarozhni is working for takedown but Tyunduer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadarozhni takes a shot to the head.
Zadarozhni takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyunduer breaks from the clinch.
Zadarozhni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyunduer tries to avoid it but Zadarozhni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyunduer to the ground. Tyunduer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyunduer fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zadarozhni.
Arthur Zadarozhni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Tyunduer. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadarozhni has a takedown stuffed.
Vyik Tyunduer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyunduer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Tyunduer misses.
Tyunduer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zadarozhni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tyunduer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zadarozhni's brow.
Tyunduer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyunduer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zadarozhni tries for a takedown but Tyunduer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyunduer works Zadarozhni's body with a nice hook.
Tyunduer throws a head kick that misses.
Tyunduer moves into the clinch.
Zadarozhni tries for a takedown but Tyunduer manages to get underhooks.
Zadarozhni avoids the elbow strike from Tyunduer, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyunduer lands a nice elbow.
Zadarozhni managing to block the knees to the body from Tyunduer.
Tyunduer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zadarozhnis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyunduer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zadarozhni blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyunduer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tyunduer misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tyunduer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zadarozhni's brow.
Tyunduer misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyunduer.
Zadarozhni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyunduer is defending well.
Tyunduer lands an elbow inside.
Zadarozhni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyunduer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyunduer dives in and scores a takedown into Zadarozhni's guard.
Zadarozhni looking for subs off his back but Tyunduer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zadarozhni wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyunduer works his way into side control.
Tyunduer wants to control but Zadarozhni is keeping him busy.
Zadarozhni tries to escape but Tyunduer is in control.
Tyunduer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tyunduer has closed the distance and engaged Zadarozhni in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyunduer is struggling to control the position.
Zadarozhni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyunduer prevents it.
Nice elbow from Tyunduer.
Tyunduer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyunduer landing knees to the body.
Tyunduer manages to break the clinch.
Tyunduer closes the distance and clinches.
Tyunduer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zadarozhni avoids the body shot from Tyunduer.
Zadarozhni fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyunduer clinches up against the ropes.
Zadarozhni has Tyunduer pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tyunduer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyunduer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyunduer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyik Tyunduer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Zadarozhni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tyunduer has Zadarozhni up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyunduer misses with a punch on the inside.
Zadarozhni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyunduer after a bit of a struggle.
Tyunduer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown but Tyunduer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyunduer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyunduer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zadarozhni rather than just go for the knockout.
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown but Tyunduer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Zadarozhni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyunduer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyunduer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyunduer stops Zadarozhni from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyunduer trying to control but Zadarozhni is working from the bottom.
Tyunduer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyunduer wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyunduer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyunduer trying to control the position but Zadarozhni is working away.
Zadarozhni is trying to buck Tyunduer off.
Zadarozhni is not content to let Tyunduer control the position.
Tyunduer works to advance to full mount. Zadarozhni defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zadarozhni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyunduer trying to control but Zadarozhni is having none of it.
Tyunduer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zadarozhni tries to buck Tyunduer off but he can't manage it.
Zadarozhni is trying to reverse the position but instead Tyunduer has taken his back - oops!
Tyunduer is looking to control Zadarozhni but Zadarozhni is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tyunduer controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni tries to escape the position.
Zadarozhni is trying to get back to his feet but Tyunduer has full control of the position and if anything, Zadarozhni has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tyunduer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tyunduer tries to keep control of the position but Zadarozhni is staying busy.
Zadarozhni trying to get back to his feet but Tyunduer is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tyunduer wants to control but Zadarozhni is keeping busy.
Zadarozhni wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyunduer tries to keep control of the position but Zadarozhni is staying busy.
Arthur Zadarozhni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vyik Tyunduer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I really don't envy Zadarozhni right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyik Tyunduer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyunduer 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 for Vyik Tyunduer!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Vyik Tyunduer!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Vyik Tyunduer!
Vyik Tyunduer wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanye Weste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yogi Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weste comes to the ring accompanied by Stronger - Kanye Weste. Kanye Weste has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kanye Weste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yogi Bear!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weste throws a head kick that misses.
Bear looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weste tries a head kick but it misses.
Weste tried to score with a low kick but Bear checks it.
Weste throws a head kick but Bear moves out of range.
Weste misses with a head kick.
Bear connects with a body shot that sends Weste's belly button to the back.
Bear blocks a low kick nicely.
Weste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bear is out of range and Weste settles back down.
Weste misses with a low kick.
Weste motions for Bear to come forward. Weste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weste connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weste tries to score with a low kick but Bear moves his leg out of the way.
Weste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bear avoids the head kick by Weste.
Bear stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weste.
Weste throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weste lands a head kick!
Weste throws a head kick but Bear moves out of range.
Bear scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weste doesn't seem bothered though.
Weste throws a leg kick but Bear sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bear stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bear blocks a head kick by Weste.
Bear blocks a low kick nicely.
Weste cracks the inside of Bear's front leg.
Bear takes a kick to the side of the head.
Weste throws a sloppy head kick and Bear moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Weste misses
and Bear lands a stunning uppercut that sends Weste to the mat!
Weste is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Weste is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear decides to stand up.
Oh Weste is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weste tries to score with a low kick but Bear moves his leg out of the way.
Weste seems to have got his legs back now.
Bear steps into range and cracks Weste with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Weste flops backwards and Bear dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bear gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a monster overhand right that drops Weste! Bear follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yogi Bear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ostin Haddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Schmeling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ostin Haddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jethro Schmeling!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Haddock does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haddock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schmeling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haddock manages to avoid it.
Haddock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmeling backs up against the ropes.
Schmeling misses with a few strikes there.
Schmeling defending well as Haddock loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Schmeling.
Haddock throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmeling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haddock thinking.
A big right from Haddock misses.
Haddock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Ostin Haddock has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmeling misses with a two punch combination.
Schmeling fails to land with a series of punches.
Haddock swinging wildly here.
Schmeling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haddock misses with a two punch combination.
Haddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmeling throws a head kick but Haddock moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haddock throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Schmeling counter with a right hand.
Haddock is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Schmeling.
Haddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmeling has a takedown stuffed.
Schmeling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmeling 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 Haddock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haddock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ostin Haddock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmeling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haddock.
A punch combination from Haddock misses.
Schmeling cracks Haddock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schmeling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haddock to stand back up!
Haddock is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmeling misses with a head kick.
Oh Haddock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haddock takes a swing at Schmeling's ribcage but misses.
Haddock seems to have got his legs back now.
Schmeling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmeling misses with a low kick.
Schmeling misses with a double jab.
Schmeling misses with a wild body shot.
Schmeling tries to clinch there but Haddock circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Haddock does no damage.
As Haddock backs off Schmeling throws a huge counter combo but Haddock manages to avoid it all.
Schmeling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haddock.
Schmeling goes for a double leg but Haddock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Haddock continues to drive forward.
Haddock throws a big counter combination but Schmeling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Haddock. Those never looked like landing.
Haddock lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Schmeling misses.
Schmeling misses with a head kick.
Haddock throws a looping overhand right but Schmeling ducks down to avoid it.
Schmeling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ostin Haddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Schmeling.
Haddock cracks Schmeling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Haddock.
Haddock swinging wildly here.
Schmeling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haddock works Schmeling's body with a nice hook.
Schmeling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch combination from Haddock misses.
Schmeling misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmeling slips under a jab from Haddock.
Haddock misses with a few strikes there.
Haddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmeling was well out of range. Poor timing from Haddock.
Schmeling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmeling dodges the punch combination from Haddock.
Haddock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmeling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schmeling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haddock moves away.
Haddock connects with a right hand. Schmeling shakes it off.
Schmeling closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Schmeling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmeling is looking for a takedown.
Haddock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmeling's efforts to push away.
Schmeling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schmeling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmeling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haddock was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmeling.
Haddock throws a body punch but Schmeling moves out of range.
Haddock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmeling.
Schmeling tries to bum rush Haddock with a series of wild strikes but Haddock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmeling lands a left and a right that send Haddock crashing to the mat, dazed. Schmeling thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ostin Haddock's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haddock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haddock throws a series of punches but Schmeling moves out of range.
Haddock swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmeling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Schmeling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ostin Haddock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haddock misses with a wild combination.
Schmeling shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left lands for Schmeling.
Haddock moves out of range of the body kick.
Ostin Haddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmeling scores with a shot to the body.
Schmeling connects with a superb combination that knocks Haddock out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Schmeling before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Haddock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jethro Schmeling!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes to the ring accompanied by The Fire. Jeremy Wibowo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mauricio Velasquez's chin.
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18
148 lbs
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18
151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wibowo connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez is rocked!
Wibowo pounces like a tiger and cracks Velasquez with a vicious hook! Velasquez is down but not out! Wibowo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Wibowo!
A very excited looking Jeremy Wibowo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwegowy East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Belica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
191 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gwegowy East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zach Belica!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
East working the ground and pound from side control.
Belica is trying to buck East off.
East trying to control the action but Belica is working from the bottom.
East working the ground and pound.
Belica pushes East away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, East gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
East working away.
East in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
East working the ground and pound from side control.
East lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belica down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East lands a few punches from side control.
East lands some shots froms side control.
East lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belica is looking to work his way out of this bad position but East is controlling him well.
East trying to control the action but Belica is working from the bottom.
Belica is trying to control East's posture but East avoids it.
Belica is working to avoid the ground and pound but East connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on East's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Belica can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
East trying to control the action but Belica is working from the bottom.
Belica felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Belica takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
East trying to control the action but Belica is working from the bottom.
Belica sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
East scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belica is trying to stand up here but East is controlling him well.
Belica is trying to get back to full guard.
Belica is trying to maintain the position but East is very close to passing his half guard.
Belica looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belica on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
East working Belica over with strikes.
Belica is trying to stand up here but East is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. East lands a nice short elbow.
Belica wants to get back to his feet.
Belica is pressing down on East's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
East is stalling in the full guard.
Belica will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
East scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
East sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belica's guard.
Belica wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belica looking for submissions off his back.
East stops Belica from getting back to his feet.
East winds up and cracks Belica with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
East looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
East looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
East looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belica makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belica fails to land with a series of punches.
East checks a leg kick.
Belica throws a right and a left that both miss.
East went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
East fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belica is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwegowy East dominated that round.
That's time! East's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belica dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Belica blocks a jab.
East throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like East was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belica.
East doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belica tries a head kick but it misses.
East went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
East misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belica stalks East and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into East's face. East staggers backwards, shaken.
East throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belica's guard.
Belica wants to get back to his feet but East passes into half guard.
East working the head and body with strikes.
Belica is trying to stand up here but East is controlling him well.
Belica taking some punishment here, with East in his half guard.
East lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
East looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
East prevents Belica from standing back up.
East working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
East working Belica over with strikes.
Belica is looking to get back to is feet but East passes into side control.
East lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belica is trying to get back to half guard.
Belica takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belica wants to get back to his feet but East drags him back down.
East trying to control the position but Belica is working away.
East creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
East works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Belica tries to escape but East is in control.
Belica is looking for a sweep.
East cracks Belica with a big elbow.
Belica is not content to let East control the position.
East landing strikes.
East in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Belica is working to avoid the ground and pound but East connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belica is trying to get back to his feet.
Belica can't do much from the bottom here.
Belica throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
East looks up at the clock and then as Belica takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, East smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
East grinds an elbow into Belica's temple.
Belica is rocked!
East landing strikes.
Belica is still in real trouble! Can East finish him?
East in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Belica looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! East turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwegowy East!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satriyo Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemo Nozume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nozume is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pagan's Mind - Enigmatic Calling. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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19
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satriyo Wibowo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kemo Nozume!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo pushes Nozume up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wibowo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nozume uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wibowo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wibowo can't find room to land a body shot as Nozume controls the action.
Nozume stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wibowo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nozume has picked Wibowo up - he's going for a ride! Nozume dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wibowo is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nozume has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nozume controlling from the full mount.
Wibowo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nozume working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozume landing shots from mount.
Wibowo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Nozume connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nozume takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wibowo is trying to stand.
Nozume controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nozume's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Nozume might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wibowo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nozume content just to control the position here.
Nozume is continuing to stall.
Nozume lands a nice shot to the head.
Nozume dominating with strikes here.
Wibowo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nozume controlling the position easily from mount.
Nozume lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nozume cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nozume postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wibowo looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozume controlling from the full mount.
Nozume working the ground and pound effectively.
Nozume lands a heavy elbow.
Wibowo is in a horrible position here. Nozume smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wibowo is rocked!
Nozume takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nozume is landing with some decent strikes but Wibowo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wibowo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nozume controlling from mount.
Wibowo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ultimate MMA Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nozume controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Nozume.
Nozume with shots to the head and body - Wibowo looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kemo Nozume dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nozume wants to land a leg kick but Wibowo is out of range.
A lazy left from Wibowo finds it's target.
Wibowo is looking to clinch but Nozume is avoiding it.
Nozume with the counter takedown but Wibowo avoids it easily.
Wibowo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wibowo staying out of range there.
Wibowo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wibowo enables Nozume to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wibowo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nozume slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The adventures of Nozume the control monster continue. Boring.
Nozume has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemo Nozume has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozume has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo has momentary wrist control but Nozume slips an elbow through the middle.
Nozume is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wibowo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wibowo is looking to clinch but Nozume is avoiding it.
Wibowo jabs Nozume to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wibowo lands a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nozume.
Nozume working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nozume is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wibowo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wibowo pushes Nozume away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nozume gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozume is working Wibowo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nozume controlling the position from side mount.
Nozume with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Let's hope that Nozume has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nozume works to advance to full mount. Wibowo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nozume controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Wibowo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wibowo is trying to stand.
Nozume landing strikes from the mount and Wibowo is in trouble!
Nozume content just to control the position here.
Nozume with the ground and pound from mount.
Nozume won't let Wibowo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nozume content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nozume.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kemo Nozume 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! This is the final round!
Nozume shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wibowo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nozume controls the position.
Wibowo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nozume has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wibowo's face.
You get the feeling that Wibowo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nozume sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nozume scoring with strikes but Wibowo is staying in there.
Nozume won't let Wibowo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nozume controlling from mount.
Nozume fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nozume tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nozume.
Nozume cracks Wibowo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nozume tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wibowo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nozume controlling his opponent.
Kemo Nozume is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nozume controlling from the full mount.
Nozume won't let Wibowo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nozume takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo wants to get back to his feet.
Nozume content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Nozume controlling from the full mount.
Wibowo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nozume controlling from mount.
Nozume lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nozume content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemo Nozume comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nozume winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kemo Nozume!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kemo Nozume!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kemo Nozume!
Kemo Nozume wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Kemo Nozume said 'Auvers blue'.
In defeat, Satriyo Wibowo stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll comeback soon'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashirama Senju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoji Kikuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hashirama Senju!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senju feints and then cracks Kikuchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kikuchi down.
Kikuchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Senju connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Senju misses with a low kick.
Senju has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Senju scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Senju scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Senju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju fails to land with a series of punches.
Senju is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Senju displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kikuchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senju misses with a few strikes there.
Senju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kikuchi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Senju closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kikuchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Senju fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kikuchi.
Senju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Senju throws a sloppy head kick
and Kikuchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kikuchi is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kikuchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Senju has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikuchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kikuchi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senju utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kikuchi advances position into side control!
Kikuchi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kikuchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kikuchi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Senju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senju tried to score with a low kick but Kikuchi checks it.
Kikuchi shoots in for a double leg but Senju sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Kikuchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senju displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kikuchi.
As Kikuchi backs off Senju throws a huge counter combo but Kikuchi manages to avoid it all.
Kikuchi dives in and grabs Senju's left leg, looking for a takedown. Senju pushes down on Kikuchi's head and hops out.
Senju throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kikuchi counters with a shoot takedown. Senju fights it but they end up in guard.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Senju keeps moving.
Kikuchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senju swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Senju keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju wants to sweep but no luck.
Kikuchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kikuchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Senju is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kikuchi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kikuchi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Senju is squirming around, avoiding Kikuchi's attempts to control the action.
Kikuchi looking to ground and pound but Senju is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashirama Senju dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Senju throws a leg kick that misses.
Senju fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kikuchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kikuchi shoots for a takedown but Senju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Senju is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kikuchi with a body shot.
Senju fails to land with a series of punches.
Hashirama Senju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Senju swinging wildly here.
Kikuchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Senju sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Senju. Kikuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kikuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju throws a body punch but Kikuchi moves out of range.
It looked like Kikuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Senju.
Kikuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kikuchi avoids the head kick by Senju.
Senju swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kikuchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kikuchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kikuchi trying to control from half guard but Senju is working away.
Kikuchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senju is just riding it out for now. Kikuchi eventually gives up the hold.
Kikuchi is taking a breather. Senju 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.
Kikuchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Senju does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kikuchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Senju won't allow Kikuchi to pass to mount.
Kikuchi seems to be working for a kimura but Senju defends the submission attempt.
Kikuchi is looking for a kimura but Senju is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kikuchi to get the leverage.
Senju pushes Kikuchi off looking to stand but Kikuchi dives back in and keeps control.
Kikuchi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Senju could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kikuchi has cracked it and Senju is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kikuchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Kikuchi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guillermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kulap Metharom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo comes to the ring accompanied by Fractal - Amor (feat. Syrin). Metharom has chosen Synkro - Midnight Sun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eddie Guillermo is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Guillermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kulap Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom closes the distance and clinches.
Metharom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guillermo's defenses.
Metharom misses with an elbow over the top.
Metharom lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eddie Guillermo has been cut.
Metharom managing to block the knees to the body from Guillermo.
Metharom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Metharom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guillermo's efforts to push away.
Metharom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Metharom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guillermo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guillermo tries to pull guard but Metharom forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Guillermo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metharom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Metharom misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo takes an elbow to the temple.
Guillermo is trying to force a seperation but Metharom has the dominant position.
Guillermo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Metharom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom turns into Guillermo and is now in his guard.
Metharom sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom wants to control from the top but Guillermo keeps moving.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guillermo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guillermo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Metharom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guillermo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guillermo working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Metharom looking to pass the guard.
Guillermo has Metharom pulled in close to control his posture.
Metharom is sitting in close to Guillermo's body. Guillermo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Metharom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Metharom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Guillermo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Guillermo!
A victorious Eddie Guillermo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isi Nanuq (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Valdez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isi Nanuq!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez slips a straight right by Nanuq.
Valdez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Nanuq ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Nanuq shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense.
Nanuq checks a leg kick.
Nanuq slips under a jab from Valdez.
Nanuq moves into the clinch.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nanuq looking for a takedown.
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nanuq backwards.
Nanuq breaks from the clinch.
Miguel Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Nanuq has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez throws a body punch but Nanuq moves out of range.
Valdez digs a good hook to Nanuq's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez jabs at Nanuq's body.
Valdez digs a good hook to Nanuq's body.
Nanuq tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanuq takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nanuq on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nanuq avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Nanuq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Nanuq scores with a hook.
Nanuq shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valdez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nanuq thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nanuq throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Valdez is looking to regain half guard here but Nanuq keeps moving and retains side control.
Nanuq wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez is looking to regain half guard here but Nanuq keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nanuq wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy.
Valdez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nanuq postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valdez tries to improve position but can't.
Nanuq moves into full mount!
Valdez is squirming around, avoiding Nanuq's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanuq has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez tries to hold on but Nanuq pushes him away.
Nanuq looking to control but Valdez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valdez is looking to improve his position but Nanuq isn't that keen on the idea.
Nanuq content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq landing punches.
Nanuq thowing shots but they're missing.
Valdez tries to hold on but Nanuq postures up.
Nanuq trying to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Nanuq throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Miguel Valdez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nanuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nanuq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanuq.
Valdez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nanuq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nanuq tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez gets underhooks to prevent Nanuq's takedown attempt.
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nanuq throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valdez scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nanuq keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Nanuq with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nanuq lands with a good body shot.
Nanuq misses with a straight right.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Nanuq throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nanuq. Nanuq circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nanuq swinging wildly here.
Nanuq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nanuq misses.
Nanuq checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nanuq on the side of the head.
A big right from Nanuq misses.
Nanuq just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miguel Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nanuq throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Nanuq ducks down to avoid it.
Nanuq let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nanuq fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valdez jabs Nanuq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nanuq ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Nanuq slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nanuq. Nanuq circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez lunges at Nanuq with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nanuq's hand.
Nanuq swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into Nanuq's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Nanuq slips a jab from Valdez.
A slow jab from Nanuq misses its intended target.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nanuq blocks a low kick nicely.
Nanuq digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez tests Nanuq's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nanuq is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanuq has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Nanuq's head.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valdez throws a hook but Nanuq blocks it.
Nanuq changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanuq with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valdez to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdez tries to land a leg kick but Nanuq saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nanuq misses its intended target.
Nanuq uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Nanuq is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanuq falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdez counters with a low kick, right behind Nanuq 's knee.
Nanuq takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Nanuq misses with a body shot.
Nanuq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miguel Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nanuq.
Nanuq looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdez is fending him off so far but Nanuq persists. Nope, Valdez circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguel Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isi Nanuq.
Nanuq tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily
and Nanuq takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanuq takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nanuq.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Valdez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nanuq.
Nanuq misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Nanuq.
Nanuq misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Nanuq has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nanuq misses with a lunging right hand
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into Nanuq's ribs.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nanuq.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
As Nanuq backs away, Valdez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanuq can do to turn this around?
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Nanuq ducks down to avoid it.
Nanuq takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nanuq connects with a right hand. Valdez shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanuq takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez jabs at Nanuq's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanuq throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valdez was covering up waiting for the punch and Nanuq finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valdez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Isi Nanuq has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nanuq preventing the sweep.
Nanuq has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nanuq looking to pass the guard.
Nanuq is pushing down on Valdez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valdez is fighting to maintain full guard but Nanuq has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valdez tries to get to full guard but Nanuq has control of the leg.
Nanuq works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valdez is looking to improve his position.
Nanuq sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valdez is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Nanuq 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.
Nanuq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nanuq sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valdez defending well though.
Nanuq is trying to control. Valdez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Nanuq checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nanuq throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Nanuq walks into a left hand.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Nanuq takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nanuq looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nanuq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valdez lunges at Nanuq with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nanuq's hand.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanuq works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nanuq swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Nanuq shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valdez's 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!
Valdez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nanuq has passed into side control.
Nanuq trying to control the position but Valdez is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nanuq cracks Valdez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Isi Nanuq just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nanuq checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Nanuq on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nanuq chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Valdez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nanuq doesn't seem phased though.
Nanuq clinches up against the ropes.
Nanuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nanuq takes one to the chin there.
Nanuq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nanuq staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanuq connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Nanuq tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. Nanuq should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Nanuq.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valdez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Nanuq.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Nanuq scores with a nice head shot.
Nanuq throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez cracks Nanuq with a good jab.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nanuqs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nanuq shoots in but Valdez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Nanuq's head but Nanuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nanuq wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
Nanuq on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valdez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez takes a swing at Nanuq's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Nanuq misses
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nanuq tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Nanuq moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Nanuq throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
Valdez cracks Nanuq with a good jab.
Valdez thumps Nanuq with a low kick.
Nanuq looks for a takedown but Valdez sprawls well.
Nanuq misses with a hook
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nanuq's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Nanuq.
Nanuq drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nanuq checks a leg kick nicely.
Nanuq throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nanuq takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Nanuq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nanuq misses with a wild body shot.
As Nanuq backs away, Valdez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Nanuq misses its intended target.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
Nanuq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nanuq misses the jab.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nanuq momentarily.
Nanuq checks a leg kick nicely.
Nanuq misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Nanuq misses with an uppercut
and Nanuq takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nanuq walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Valdez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valdez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nanuq.
Valdez defending well as Nanuq loads up on a big left hand.
Nanuq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Nanuq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez throws a jab when Nanuq was well out of range.
Nanuq throws out a counter right but Valdez avoids it with no problem.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Nanuq shakes it off.
Nanuq misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miguel Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isi Nanuq.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Nanuq.
Nanuq throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a left to the body.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nanuq looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nanuq is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nanuq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez lands a nice hook to Nanuq's body. Nanuq takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanuq on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Nanuq's head back.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nanuq moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Valdez had his way with Isi Nanuq in that round.
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!
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Nanuq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Nanuq lands a jab.
Valdez scoring well with a low kick there.
Nanuq throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez scoring well with a low kick there.
Nanuq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanuq avoids the body shot from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nanuq bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
It looks like Miguel Valdez has been cut.
Nanuq moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez swings for the body but Nanuq moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nanuq! But no joy.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nanuq swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valdez.
Valdez needs to keep his hands up - Nanuq had a free shot at his head there.
Nanuq drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Nanuq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nanuq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
As Valdez backs off Nanuq throws a huge counter combo but Valdez manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nanuq is defended easily by Valdez.
Nanuq with a jab.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nanuq lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws the left hand but Nanuq avoids the punch easily.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Nanuq sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nanuq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez misses with a low kick as Nanuq jumps back.
Nanuq slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Nanuq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Nanuq throws a combination that misses
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Nanuq drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Nanuq from controlling successfully.
Nanuq postures up in Valdez's guard and throws a big left but Valdez blocks it.
Isi Nanuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez is trying to keep Nanuq in close.
Nanuq preventing the sweep.
Valdez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nanuq is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Valdez has his hands clasped together but Nanuq extends and breaks Valdez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nanuq.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isi Nanuq!
Isi Nanuq is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Isi Nanuq 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yang Yakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Rare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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Excellent 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yang Yakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Rare!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rare fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rare.
Rare has a takedown stuffed.
Yakin thuds a left hand into Rare's body.
Rare looks winded!
Rare looks to land a left hand but Yakin moved out of range nicely.
Yakin drops Rare with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rare looks back up at him and smiles so Yakin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rare is rocked!
It looks like The Rare has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rare clean off his feet! He's out cold! Yakin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yang Yakin!
In defeat, The Rare stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not hurt I'll fight again I survived no stoppage or tap out. Stand up fighters don't injure. I fight next weekend. Give me a fight.'.
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