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Puraido FC 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Garmot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palsimar Rouhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palsimar Rouhares is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Garmot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palsimar Rouhares!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garmot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rouhares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rouhares feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Garmot wants to stand and escape but Rouhares is having none of it.
Rouhares is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garmot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garmot has escaped and now he's on top!
Rouhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garmot is aware though and is defending well.
Garmot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garmot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rouhares's head.
Rouhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rouhares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garmot stopping the sweep attempt from Rouhares.
Rouhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garmot defends it easily.
Garmot chips away with some ground and pound.
Rouhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garmot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rouhares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rouhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garmot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garmot connects with a couple of short punches.
Garmot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garmot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rouhares's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garmot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garmot throws a big elbow that misses.
Garmot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rouhares working for a triangle but Garmot defends it easily.
Garmot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rouhares is looking for a triangle but Garmot pushes his legs off easily.
Garmot throws a big right hand that misses.
Garmot scoring with some ground and pound.
Rouhares working for a triangle but Garmot defends it easily.
Garmot connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garmot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rouhares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garmot has managed to get both his arms back between Rouhares's legs - danger averted.
Garmot postures up and lands a big shot to Rouhares's brow.
Garmot 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.
Garmot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rouhares's head.
Garmot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rouhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garmot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garmot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garmot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rouhares is looking for a triangle but Garmot pushes his legs off easily.
Garmot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rouhares's head.
Garmot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garmot cracks Rouhares with a solid left hand.
Garmot works over Rouhares with some ground and pound from guard.
Rouhares is looking for a triangle but Garmot pushes his legs off easily.
Rouhares looks winded!
Garmot working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garmot connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garmot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garmot landing some decent shots from guard.
Garmot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garmot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rouhares working for a triangle but Garmot defends it easily.
Garmot works over Rouhares with some ground and pound from guard.
Rouhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garmot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garmot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garmot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garmot lands a couple of elbows.
Garmot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garmot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garmot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garmot landing with the ground and pound.
Garmot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garmot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garmot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garmot distracts Rouhares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rouhares looking for a guillotine here but Garmot defends easily.
Garmot working some strikes from top position.
Rouhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garmot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garmot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rouhares's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garmot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garmot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garmot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rouhares is rocked!
Rouhares has momentary wrist control but Garmot slips an elbow through the middle.
Rouhares is still in real trouble! Can Garmot finish him?
Garmot lands a couple of digs.
Garmot arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rouhares's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mateusz Garmot!
Mateusz Garmot 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezer Henriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James McMann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James McMann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezer Henriquez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMann takes the fight into the clinch.
McMann lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ezer Henriquez has been cut.
McMann lands an elbow inside that Henriquez shrugs off.
Henriquez is rocked!
Henriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMann instigates a clinch.
McMann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henriquez is still on wobbly legs! Can McMann finish him?
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henriquez's defenses.
That has opened up Ezer Henriquez's cut even more.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henriquez misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henriquez blocks an elbow strike.
Henriquez manages to break the clinch.
McMann takes the fight into the clinch.
Henriquez blocks an elbow strike.
McMann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Ezer Henriquez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henriquez tries to keep at a distance but McMann has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriquez manages to break the clinch.
McMann wants to clinch.
McMann avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMann tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henriquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Henriquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henriquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Henriquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriquez throws a right hand that McMann ducks under and follows up with a left that McMann also avoids with ease.
McMann moves in looking to clinch but Henriquez pushes him off.
McMann tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henriquez looks to land a combination but McMann avoids it well.
McMann is looking to clinch but Henriquez is avoiding it.
McMann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henriquez.
It looked like McMann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Henriquez.
Henriquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henriquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMann tries to clinch up but Henriquez circles away and keeps his distance.
McMann moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriquez breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriquez throws a right and a left that McMann avoids nicely.
McMann is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henriquez gets tackled into the cage by McMann. McMann maintains the clinch.
McMann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMann lands an elbow that stopped Henriquez in his tracks for a moment.
Ezer Henriquez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezer Henriquez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James McMann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Hernandez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Johnson tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez decides to stand up.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Hernandez to get to half guard.
Hernandez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernandez to the ground. Johnson is now in Hernandez's guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernandez dives on top into guard.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hernandez frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Hernandez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yolo Yolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudius Calaeabius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yolo Yolovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudius Calaeabius!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yolovski darts in looking for a takedown but Calaeabius gets double underhooks and turns Yolovski into the cage.
Yolovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Calaeabius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yolovski slips a jab and a cross from Calaeabius.
Yolovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calaeabius is fending him off so far but Yolovski persists. Nope, Calaeabius circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yolo Yolovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yolovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Calaeabius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Calaeabius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yolovski shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Yolovski with that takedown attempt.
Calaeabius should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Calaeabius throws a one two combo.
It looks like Yolo Yolovski has been cut.
Calaeabius misses with a series of wild punches.
Calaeabius looks to land a combination but Yolovski avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calaeabius throws a series of punches but Yolovski avoids them all with ease.
Calaeabius throws a series of punches but Yolovski moves out of range.
Yolovski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yolovski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yolovski is breathing heavily.
Yolovski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Calaeabius has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yolovski but great work by Calaeabius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolovski tries to bench press Calaeabius off him but Calaeabius keeps the position.
Yolovski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yolovski regains half guard.
Calaeabius throwing shots but Yolovski is blocking nicely.
Calaeabius lands strikes from half guard.
Yolovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yolovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yolovski tries to get out of the position.
Yolovski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calaeabius's guard.
Yolovski has gone for a leg lock! Calaeabius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yolovski's guard.
Calaeabius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yolovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calaeabius postures up and lands a big shot to Yolovski's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calaeabius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calaeabius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calaeabius distracts Yolovski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calaeabius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calaeabius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yolovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calaeabius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yolovski wants to sweep here but Calaeabius controlling him for the moment.
Calaeabius connects with a couple of short punches.
Yolovski has his foot on Calaeabius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calaeabius works his way back into a safe position though.
Yolovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calaeabius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calaeabius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Calaeabius has eaten all the pies!
Calaeabius lands a couple of digs.
Calaeabius throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calaeabius stands up over Yolovski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yolovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yolovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yolovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaeabius.
Yolovski working for a triangle but Calaeabius defends it easily.
Calaeabius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yolovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calaeabius has managed to get both his arms back between Yolovski's legs - danger averted.
Calaeabius chips away with some ground and pound.
Calaeabius postures up and lands a big shot to Yolovski's brow.
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calaeabius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calaeabius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calaeabius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yolovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calaeabius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calaeabius connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calaeabius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calaeabius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calaeabius landing with the ground and pound.
Yolovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calaeabius defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calaeabius throws a big right hand that misses.
Calaeabius working some strikes from top position.
Calaeabius lands a couple of elbows.
Calaeabius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yolovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calaeabius works over Yolovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Calaeabius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calaeabius postures up in Yolovski's guard and throws a big left but Yolovski blocks it.
Calaeabius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calaeabius throwing strikes but missing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius is working Yolovski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yolovski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calaeabius defends well.
Yolovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius distracts Yolovski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yolovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calaeabius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calaeabius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yolovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yolovski is looking for a triangle but Calaeabius pushes his legs off easily.
Calaeabius won't allow Yolovski to sweep him here.
Calaeabius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yolovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yolovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius lands a couple of digs.
Calaeabius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calaeabius with a nice head shot there.
Yolovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calaeabius is looking to work some ground and pound but Yolovski has wrist control.
Calaeabius with a nice head shot there.
Calaeabius postures up in Yolovski's guard and throws a big left but Yolovski blocks it.
Calaeabius chips away with some ground and pound.
Calaeabius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yolovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calaeabius has managed to get both his arms back between Yolovski's legs - danger averted.
Yolovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calaeabius is aware though and is defending well.
Calaeabius throws a big right hand that misses.
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calaeabius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calaeabius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yolovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calaeabius scoring with some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius lands a couple of elbows.
Calaeabius scoring with some ground and pound.
Calaeabius postures up and lands a big shot to Yolovski's brow.
Calaeabius connects with a couple of short punches.
Calaeabius is working Yolovski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yolovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yolovski is working for a submission of some sort.
Yolovski wants to advance to full mount but Calaeabius doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yolovski won't allow Calaeabius to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Calaeabius is retaining full guard.
Yolovski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calaeabius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yolovski, into his guard.
Calaeabius is in close to Yolovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calaeabius lands a couple of elbows.
Yolovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yolovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calaeabius is just riding it out for now. Yolovski eventually gives up the hold.
Yolovski seems to be working for a kimura but Calaeabius defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski is looking for a kimura here.
Calaeabius is trying to stand up here but Yolovski is controlling him well.
Yolovski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yolovski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Calaeabius is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Calaeabius and Yolovski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yolovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calaeabius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudius Calaeabius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yolo Yolovski's cut.
That's time! Yolovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yolovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calaeabius circles away.
Claudius Calaeabius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yolovski slips a jab and a cross from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yolovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Yolovski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calaeabius defends well and Yolovski ends up having to push Calaeabius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yolo Yolovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Calaeabius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calaeabius misses with a wild combination.
Yolovski closes the distance and clinches up with Calaeabius, looking for a takedown. Yolovski pushes Calaeabius against the cage but Calaeabius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yolovski fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Calaeabius. Those never looked like landing.
Calaeabius tries to bum rush Yolovski with a series of wild strikes but Yolovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calaeabius looks to land a combination but Yolovski avoids it well.
Yolovski shoots in for a takedown but Calaeabius shows good takedown defense.
Calaeabius misses with a series of wild punches.
Yolo Yolovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calaeabius throws a right and a left that Yolovski avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calaeabius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yolovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolovski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calaeabius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yolovski.
Calaeabius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Yolovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Calaeabius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yolovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yolovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Calaeabius tries to sprawl out of it but Yolovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calaeabius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calaeabius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Calaeabius looks to move away, Yolovski throws a big counter combo but Calaeabius just gets out of the way.
Yolovski shoots in but no luck this time.
Yolovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calaeabius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yolovski.
Yolovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calaeabius circles away.
Calaeabius throws a right and a left that Yolovski avoids nicely.
Calaeabius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calaeabius wants it to stay on the feet.
Calaeabius misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calaeabius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yolovski shoots in and bounces Calaeabius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski wants to pass the guard but Calaeabius is keeping the position.
Yolovski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Calaeabius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Calaeabius has escaped and now he's on top!
Calaeabius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calaeabius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calaeabius defends it easily.
Calaeabius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calaeabius works over Yolovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Calaeabius landing some decent shots from guard.
Yolovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calaeabius throwing strikes from guard but Yolovski blocks nicely.
Calaeabius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calaeabius distracts Yolovski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calaeabius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yolovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calaeabius has managed to get both his arms back between Yolovski's legs - danger averted.
Calaeabius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yolovski's head.
Calaeabius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yolovski's head.
Calaeabius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yolovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski has his foot on Calaeabius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calaeabius works his way back into a safe position though.
Calaeabius scoring with some ground and pound.
Calaeabius postures up and lands a big shot to Yolovski's brow.
Yolovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calaeabius is one step ahead there.
Calaeabius works over Yolovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Yolovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calaeabius lands a couple of elbows.
Calaeabius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yolovski's head.
Calaeabius lands a couple of elbows.
Calaeabius cracks Yolovski with a solid left hand.
Yolovski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calaeabius defends well.
Calaeabius distracts Yolovski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calaeabius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calaeabius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yolovski's head.
Yolovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calaeabius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calaeabius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calaeabius lands a couple of digs.
Calaeabius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calaeabius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yolovski looking for a guillotine here but Calaeabius defends easily.
Claudius Calaeabius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calaeabius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calaeabius lands a couple of digs.
Calaeabius landing some decent shots from guard.
Calaeabius throwing strikes but missing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yolovski is on top in guard.
Yolovski passes into half guard.
Calaeabius wants to get back to his feet.
Yolovski is looking for a kimura here.
Yolovski seems to be working for a kimura but Calaeabius defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calaeabius sees it coming and defends easily.
Calaeabius is trying to stand.
Yolovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yolovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calaeabius is trying to stand back up but Yolovski is controlling him
Yolovski seems to be looking for submissions.
Calaeabius wants to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yolovski is looking for a kimura here.
Yolovski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Calaeabius still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Calaeabius has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yolovski regains half guard.
Yolovski gets full guard.
Yolovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Yolovski, not yet.
Calaeabius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calaeabius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius is in close to Yolovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yolovski 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.
Calaeabius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yolovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calaeabius has managed to get both his arms back between Yolovski's legs - danger averted.
Calaeabius landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yolovski is on top in guard.
Yolovski has gone for a leg lock! Calaeabius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yolovski's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calaeabius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yolovski has his foot on Calaeabius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calaeabius works his way back into a safe position though.
Calaeabius distracts Yolovski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calaeabius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yolovski's head.
Yolo Yolovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calaeabius postures up and lands a big shot to Yolovski's brow.
Yolovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudius Calaeabius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calaeabius 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Claudius Calaeabius!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Claudius Calaeabius!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Claudius Calaeabius!
Claudius Calaeabius wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Claudius Calaeabius thanked Farm of Muscle for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pulaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siusiakov Pindolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Paul Pulaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siusiakov Pindolov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulaski rushes Pindolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulaski is trying to trip Pindolov. He has hold of a leg but Pindolov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pulaski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pulaski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pulaski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulaski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pulaski cracks Pindolov with a solid left hand.
Pulaski works over Pindolov with some ground and pound from guard.
Pindolov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulaski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pulaski lands a couple of elbows.
Pindolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pindolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pulaski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pulaski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulaski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pindolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulaski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulaski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pulaski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pindolov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulaski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pulaski postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pindolov covers up, he's hurt! Pulaski keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pulaski and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pulaski can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Pulaski!
A less than humble Paul Pulaski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takeyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshihiro Takeyama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Robert Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Takeyama!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takeyama 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 Lewandowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewandowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Lewandowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshihiro Takeyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeyama throws a low kick, looking for Lewandowski's leg but Lewandowski calmly moves out of range.
Lewandowski is looking to counter punch.
Lewandowski blocks the body kick.
Takeyama throws a head kick but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Takeyama. Those never looked like landing.
Takeyama misses with a head kick.
Lewandowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeyama throws a sloppy head kick and Lewandowski moves out of range easily.
Takeyama throws a nice looking combination but Lewandowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewandowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Takeyama. Those never looked like landing.
Lewandowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeyama misses with the combination.
Takeyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takeyama throws a series of punches but Lewandowski avoids them all with ease.
As Takeyama looks to move away, Lewandowski throws a big counter combo but Takeyama just gets out of the way.
Takeyama cracks the inside of Lewandowski's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeyama misses with a kick to the body.
Takeyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewandowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Yoshihiro Takeyama has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Lewandowski.
Takeyama misses with a wild combination.
Takeyama lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick from Takeyama misses.
Lewandowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lewandowski avoids the head kick by Takeyama.
As Takeyama looks to move away, Lewandowski throws a big counter combo but Takeyama just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Takeyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Takeyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewandowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takeyama looks winded!
Takeyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewandowski blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski checks a low kick from Takeyama.
Takeyama misses with the combination.
Takeyama misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski scores with a counter punch that sends Takeyama to the canvas! Lewandowski smells blood - he's punishing Takeyama with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Takeyama has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Lewandowski!
In his post fight interview, Robert Lewandowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kenardly's choice of entrance music: Strokin. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Mayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lars Kenardly!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenardly lands a nice looking body kick.
Mayor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenardly misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mayor.
Mayor slips a straight right by Kenardly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kenardly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kenardly throws out a loose jab but Mayor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lars Kenardly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenardly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenardly tries to land a front kick but Mayor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Kenardly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenardly fakes the leg kick and cracks Mayor in the body.
Kenardly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayor misses with a looping left.
Kenardly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayor back to the cage. Kenardly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mayor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenardly.
It looked like Mayor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenardly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Kenardly.
Mayor throws a right hand that Kenardly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenardly also avoids with ease.
Mayor lands a nice hook to Kenardly's body. Kenardly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly dips to his left and cracks Mayor with an uppercut!
Mayor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kenardly tests Mayor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenardly - that will leave a mark!
Kenardly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mayor tries to clinch up but Kenardly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenardly throws a jab when Mayor was well out of range.
Kenardly slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Kenardly misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Mayor blocks the leg kick.
Mayor scores with a jab.
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!
Kenardly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenardly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayor dodges the punch combination from Kenardly.
Mayor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayor.
Mayor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayor scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayor has Kenardly pressed against the cage, preventing Kenardly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kenardly scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayor digs a right hand into Kenardly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenardly's gas tank.
Mayor stalling.
Kenardly lands with a right to the head.
Kenardly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mayor has him pressed against the cage.
Kenardly looking to stall.
Kenardly pushes off an throws an elbow but Mayor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mayor.
Kenardly is trying to force a seperation but Mayor has the dominant position.
Kenardly is trying to break the clinch but Mayor is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayor is looking to control Kenardly's arms but Kenardly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayor has his back to the cage.
Kenardly is trying to break the clinch but Mayor has him pressed against the cage.
Mayor is leaning against Kenardly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Kenardly.
Kenardly breaks from the clinch.
Kenardly with a hook.
Kenardly thuds his right hand into Mayor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenardly looks to land a body kick but Mayor moved away.
Mayor throws out a loose jab but Kenardly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayor defending well as Kenardly loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenardly, as that shot connected.
Kenardly misses the jab.
Kenardly moves out of range as Mayor strikes.
Kenardly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenardly walks into a stiff left hand from Mayor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenardly throws a hook to the side of Mayor's head but Mayor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly tries to bum rush Mayor with a series of wild strikes but Mayor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenardly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kenardly throws a shot from downtown. Mayor moves away and avoids it.
Kenardly 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.
A big left from Kenardly misses.
Mayor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kenardly manages to circle out of the way.
Kenardly looks to land a body kick but Mayor moved away.
Mayor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kenardly manages to circle out of the way.
Kenardly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Kenardly.
Mayor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kenardly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayor lands a really nice looking cross but Kenardly seems unphased.
Kenardly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kenardly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenardly.
A combination from Kenardly does no damage.
Kenardly lands a jab to the head.
Kenardly cracks Mayor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayor works the jab nicely.
Jab by Mayor.
It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
Kenardly throws out a loose jab but Mayor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenardly.
Mayor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mayor slips under a jab from Kenardly.
Mayor throws a body punch but Kenardly moves out of range.
Mayor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenardly looks to land a combination but Mayor avoids it well.
Mayor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kenardly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mayor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenardly moves away.
Kenardly misses with a wild combination.
Kenardly throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenardly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenardly feints and then cracks Mayor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayor down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayor. Kenardly does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mayor moves out of range as Kenardly throws a body kick.
Mayor misses with an uppercut. Kenardly saw that one coming.
Kenardly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayor.
Kenardly throws a front kick that sends Mayor stumbling back into the cage.
Kenardly throws a series of punches but Mayor avoids them all with ease.
Mayor dodges the punch combination from Kenardly.
Mayor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenardly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Mayor lands.
Mayor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenardly misses with a hook. Mayor ducked under it nicely.
Kenardly feints a jab promting Mayor to slip. Kenardly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mayor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mayor misses with a straight right.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly throws a right hand that Mayor ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayor also avoids with ease.
Kenardly connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenardly. That did some damage!
Mayor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kenardly throws the left hand but Mayor avoids the punch easily.
Mayor tries to counter by clinching up but Kenardly breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenardly throws a wild body kick that Mayor sees coming a mile off.
Mayor ducks under a wild hook from Kenardly.
Kenardly is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mayor tries to move into range but Kenardly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenardly.
Mayor checks a low kick from Kenardly.
Mayor moves out of range of the body kick from Kenardly.
Mayor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenardly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenardly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kenardly lands a front kick.
Kenardly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenardly lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenardly misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly lands a jab.
Kenardly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenardly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayor circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenardly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenardly looks to throw the jab but Mayor is out of range.
Mayor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayor breaks from the clinch.
Mayor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kenardly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayor.
Kenardly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Mayor - just one landing.
Mayor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenardly looks to land a left hand but Mayor moved out of range nicely.
Mayor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mayor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kenardly. Those never looked like landing.
Mayor moves away from the strike by Kenardly.
Kenardly misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mayor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenardly moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenardly, right into the meat.
Mayor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenardly lands a nice shot that snaps Mayor's head back.
Kenardly misses with a looping left.
Mayor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenardly misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenardly misses the target.
Mayor blocks the body kick.
Kenardly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kenardly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kenardly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenardly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayor.
Mayor tries to clinch up.
Mayor lands a body shot.
Kenardly throws a head kick but Mayor moves out of range.
Kenardly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenardly tries to bum rush Mayor with a series of wild strikes but Mayor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kenardly tries to get set, Mayor tries to push him back and clinch up but Kenardly manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Kenardly misses.
Kenardly lands a two punch combo.
Kenardly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kenardly duly obliges.
Mayor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayor throws a series of punches but Kenardly avoids them all with ease.
Mayor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mayor lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayor avoids a kick to the body.
Kenardly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenardly is breathing heavily.
Mayor misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenardly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenardly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayor. Kenardly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lars Kenardly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenardly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayor counters by clinching up.
Kenardly is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayor has double underhooks.
Mayor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayor lands a two punch combo.
Kenardly misses with a body kick.
Kenardly throws a hook to the side of Mayor's head but Mayor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenardly throws a looping overhand right but Mayor ducks down to avoid it.
Mayor jabs at Kenardly's body.
Kenardly feints a jab promting Mayor to slip. Kenardly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mayor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenardly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Kenardly tries to get set, Mayor tries to push him back and clinch up but Kenardly manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenardly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenardly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayor stalks Kenardly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kenardly's face. Kenardly staggers backwards, shaken.
Kenardly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenardly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenardly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayor throws a leg kick but Kenardly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mayor throws a lazy right hand but Kenardly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mayor. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Kenardly.
Kenardly lands a nice shot that snaps Mayor's head back.
Mayor throws a hook to the side of Kenardly's head but Kenardly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly is looking to land body kicks.
Mayor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenardly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayor counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenardly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayor misses with some punches.
Kenardly breaks from the clinch.
Kenardly catches Mayor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenardly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Kenardly.
Kenardly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayor.
Kenardly misses with an uppercut. Mayor saw that one coming.
Mayor moves out of range of the body kick from Kenardly.
Mayor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kenardly manages to circle out of the way.
Mayor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayor takes one to the chin there.
Mayor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenardly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Mayor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenardly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly throws a series of punches but Mayor moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenardly jabs Mayor right on the nose. Mayor blinks but takes it well.
Kenardly throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenardly throws a hook but Mayor blocks it.
Mayor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mayor misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayor misses the target.
Kenardly thumps Mayor with a low kick.
Kenardly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Kenardly.
Mayor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Kenardly.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenardly misses with a looping right.
Kenardly connects with a right hand. Mayor shakes it off.
Mayor defending well as Kenardly loads up on a big left hand.
Kenardly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lars Kenardly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayor throws a hook but Kenardly avoids it easily.
Mayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenardly.
Decent striking displayed by Mayor there.
A punch lands to the side of Kenardly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenardly finds it's way round the side to connect with Mayor's head.
Kenardly blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mayor.
Kenardly lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenardly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayor's calf.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mayor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenardly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayor tries to bum rush Kenardly with a series of wild strikes but Kenardly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenardly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayor.
Kenardly scores with a nice head shot.
Kenardly lands an overhand right.
Mayor slips a jab and a cross from Kenardly.
Kenardly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kenardly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Kenardly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenardly.
Mayor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenardly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenardly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenardly misses with a double jab.
Kenardly walks into a straight right hand from Mayor.
Felix Mayor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mayor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenardly at a distance.
Kenardly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kenardly coming out on top.
Kenardly throws a lazy right hand but Mayor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Kenardly coming out on top.
Kenardly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenardly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenardly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenardly moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kenardly misses.
Mayor drops his hands momentarily and Kenardly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenardly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mayor throws out a loose jab but Kenardly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenardly scores with a hook.
Kenardly slips under a jab from Mayor.
It seemed like Kenardly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayor moves forwards but Kenardly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenardly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenardly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kenardly blocks an uppercut.
Mayor blocks an uppercut.
Mayor gets through Kenardly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenardly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayor backwards.
Kenardly breaks from the clinch.
Kenardly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Kenardly.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly throws a series of punches but Mayor moves out of range.
Lars Kenardly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayor misses with a body shot.
Kenardly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenardly cracks Mayor with a good jab.
Mayor throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenardly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mayor eats them both and turns towards Kenardly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenardly scores with a four punch combination!
Mayor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenardly lands a nice looking body kick.
Mayor just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kenardly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenardly with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenardly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kenardly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenardly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Lars Kenardly!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Lars Kenardly!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Lars Kenardly!
Lars Kenardly wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Lars Kenardly 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyato Sakunariatoyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyato Sakunariatoyu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson clinches up with Sakunariatoyu and pushes him back against the cage.
Sakunariatoyu is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakunariatoyu is looking for a takedown.
Wilson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wilson looks up at the clock and then as Sakunariatoyu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sakunariatoyu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakunariatoyu sneaks back into half guard.
Sakunariatoyu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wilson is tapping! Great win for Sakunariatoyu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyato Sakunariatoyu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sleed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Devils. Jock Sleed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Sleed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Second!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Second closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sleed to the mat! Sleed manages to get full guard.
Sleed working for a triangle but Second defends it easily.
Second is looking to work some ground and pound but Sleed has wrist control.
Second is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sleed has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Second is looking to defend but Sleed has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Second! Sleed pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Second taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jock Sleed!
Jock Sleed is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Jock Sleed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Lovato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Squirrel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bio Crisis - Delirio. Steve Squirrel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Squirrel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Lovato!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovato pushes Squirrel up against the cage in a clinch.
Squirrel lands a takedown into guard.
Lovato thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Squirrel stays in close to Lovato's body and controls the position.
Lovato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Squirrel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Squirrel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Squirrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squirrel looking to pass the guard.
Lovato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squirrel is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lovato has an active guard here but Squirrel has managed to pass into half guard.
Squirrel stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lovato to the mat! Lovato manages to get full guard.
Lovato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squirrel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lovato looking for a guillotine here but Squirrel defends easily.
Lovato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Squirrel.
Squirrel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lovato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel wanted to stand there but Lovato had control of the position.
Squirrel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Squirrel slips nicely into half guard.
Squirrel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Squirrel passes to full mount!
Lovato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Squirrel controlling the pace for now.
Lovato regains half guard.
Squirrel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel wants to stand up but Lovato has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lovato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squirrel pulls his head out easily.
Lovato trying to control from the bottom.
Squirrel wants to stand up but Lovato is controlling the position.
Squirrel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lovato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Squirrel trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squirrel wants to free his trapped foot but Lovato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Squirrel is trying to control. Lovato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lovato actively working from the bottom here.
Squirrel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lovato wants to sweep but Squirrel has passed to side control!
Lovato wants to control but Squirrel postures up.
Lovato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Squirrel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lovato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lovato is looking to regain half guard here but Squirrel keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squirrel wants to control but Lovato is keeping him busy.
Squirrel controlling the position from side mount.
Lovato is trying to control Squirrel's posture but Squirrel avoids it.
That's six 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.
Squirrel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Squirrel lands an elbow.
Lovato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lovato is keen to just control but Squirrel is a slippery customer.
Squirrel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lovato is working away from the top position though.
Lovato is looking for a kimura but Squirrel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lovato to get the leverage.
Lovato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Squirrel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lovato.
Lovato tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel moves into full guard.
Squirrel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squirrel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lovato is looking to control Squirrel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovato avoid being mounted?
Lovato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Squirrel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lovato manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovato wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Tri-Force MMA inform us that Lovato has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lovato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Squirrel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Squirrel is pushing down on Lovato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lovato is fighting to maintain full guard but Squirrel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lovato trying to control but Squirrel postures up.
Squirrel works his way into side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lovato is looking to reverse the position.
Lovato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Squirrel working the head and body with strikes.
Squirrel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovato keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Squirrel connects with a nice short shot to Lovato's temple.
Lovato misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Squirrel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lovato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Squirrel wants to free his trapped foot but Lovato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Squirrel seems to be looking for submissions.
Squirrel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Squirrel dominated that round.
That's time! Squirrel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lovato tries to clinch but Squirrel moves out of range.
Squirrel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lovato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Squirrel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovato quickly recovers to half guard.
Lovato trying to control from the bottom.
Squirrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovato can do to turn this around?
Lovato is looking to improve his position.
Lovato actively working from the bottom here.
Lovato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squirrel pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrel stalling.
Lovato is trying to control but Squirrel passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lovato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lovato misses with a strike from the bottom.
Squirrel trying to control the action but Lovato is working from the bottom.
Squirrel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Squirrel working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lovato is looking to reverse the position.
Lovato is trying to control Squirrel's posture but Squirrel avoids it.
Steve Squirrel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Squirrel controls the position from side control.
Lovato tries to buck Squirrel off but Squirrel is having none of it.
Squirrel working away.
Squirrel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Squirrel grinds an elbow into Lovato's temple.
Lovato is letting Squirrel control him for a moment.
Lovato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Squirrel manages to get to full guard.
Lovato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Squirrel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lovato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Squirrel controls the pace.
Squirrel is in close to Lovato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel stays in close to Lovato's body and controls the position.
Lovato wants to sweep here but Squirrel controlling him for the moment.
Squirrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lovato is keeping the position for now.
Lovato keeping moving, preventing Squirrel from controlling successfully.
Lovato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Squirrel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Squirrel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lovato has managed to clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Squirrel.
Lovato tries to close the distance and clinch but Squirrel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Squirrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Squirrel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lovato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Squirrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovato with the counter takedown but Squirrel avoids it easily.
Squirrel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Squirrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovato tries to clinch up but Squirrel circles away and keeps his distance.
Lovato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lovato takes the fight into the clinch.
Squirrel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovato swivels and escapes.
Lovato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lovato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Squirrel drives through with a takedown into Lovato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovato has his foot on Squirrel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Squirrel works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Squirrel trying to control but Lovato is working from the bottom.
Lovato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Squirrel defends well.
Lovato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Squirrel defends well.
Lovato keeping moving, preventing Squirrel from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lovato working for submissions but it's allowed Squirrel to get to half guard.
Lovato is pressing down on Squirrel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Squirrel advances position into side control!
Lovato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Lovato's face as Squirrel controls the position.
Lovato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Squirrel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovato keeps working.
Lovato is being controlled here.
Squirrel decides to stand back up. Squirrel steps back and let's Lovato get back to his feet.
Squirrel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lovato wants to get back to full guard.
Lovato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovato.
Squirrel wants to control from the top but Lovato keeps moving.
Squirrel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel stands up over Lovato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Squirrel defends it easily.
Lovato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Squirrel defends well.
Paulo Lovato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squirrel landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovato looking for a guillotine here but Squirrel defends easily.
Lovato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Squirrel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Squirrel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Squirrel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Squirrel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Steve Squirrel!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Steve Squirrel!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Steve Squirrel!
Steve Squirrel wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Squirrel is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Squirrel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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