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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run this town. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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186 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hardy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian Turner! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hardy connects with the punch. Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A punch combination from Hardy misses. Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Hardy down. Hardy throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hardy slips a jab from Turner. Hardy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Turner. Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Turner. Hardy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. 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! Hardy with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardy looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Turner defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand. A big left from Turner misses. Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy. Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss! Turner throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it. Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy. A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Turner. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turner lands a jab to Hardy's midsection. Turner connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a straight right hand. Turner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A jab from Turner finds it's way through Hardy's defenses. Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it. Turner shapes to counter with a head kick. Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand. Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Turner throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Turner checks a low kick from Hardy. Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well. Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner. Turner looks to throw a body kick and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy. Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner. Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a leg kick. Turner avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range. A low kick from Turner is predictable there and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turner misses with a looping left. Hardy looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range. And Turner responds with a good body kick, but Hardy manages to step out the way in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Turner will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turner lands a head shot. Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy. Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Turner scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardy looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Hardy throws a body shot but no joy. Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick. Turner staying out of range there. Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ian Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turner misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. Turner blocks a jab. Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Hardy misses with a straight right. A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner slips a jab from Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet. Turner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it. Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hardy misses with a body kick. Hardy moves away from the strike by Turner. Hardy blocks a jab. Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hardy tries a low kick but Turner avoids it. Hardy 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. Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it. Hardy 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.
Turner staying out of range there. Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardy checks a leg kick. Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick. Turner misses the shot to the body. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Hardy shrugs it off though. Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick. Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head. Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner takes one on the button. Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Turner moves away from the strike by Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner wants to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Turner. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good shot there by Turner. Turner throws a head kick that misses. Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target. Ian Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hardy dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turner connects with a body shot. Turner misses with a right hand enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab. Turner avoids the body shot from Hardy.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hardy cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Turner misses with a looping right. Turner looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range. Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardy misses with a wild body shot. Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Turner slips under a jab. Turner misses the shot to the body. Hardy is looking to counter punch. Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it. Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hardy misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming. Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner. A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet. Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily. Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though. Hardy throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage. Hardy avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardy throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease. Turner slips under a jab from Hardy. Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hardy is looking to score with low kicks. Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Turner tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a leg kick. Hardy swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turner tries to land a leg kick but Hardy saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it. Hardy looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely. Turner slips under a jab from Hardy. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Hardy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Hardy! During a confident post fight interview, Chad Hardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker has chosen The Ultimate Warrior as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 cm
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Te Rauparaha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Hecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hecker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hecker shoots in for a takedown but Rauparaha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rauparaha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hecker on the side of the head. Hecker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Excellent takedown into side control there by Hecker. Rauparaha is trying to buck Hecker off. Rauparaha parries the strikes from Hecker easily there. Hecker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rauparaha to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hecker trying to control the position but Rauparaha is working away. Hecker lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hecker prevents Rauparaha from escaping the position. Hecker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hecker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Rauparaha wants to get back to his feet. Hecker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hecker prevents Rauparaha from escaping the position. Hecker is trying to get an arm triangle but Rauparaha is defending well. Rauparaha is not content to let Hecker control the position. Rauparaha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hecker is trying to get an arm triangle but Rauparaha is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hecker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. A lull in the action here. Rauparaha is not content to let Hecker control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hecker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Hecker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rauparaha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rauparaha is pushing Hecker's head away, looking to escape. Hecker manages to hold on to the position though. Hecker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rauparaha has escaped the position, nice work there. Rauparaha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hecker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rauparaha to his feet. Hecker tries to clinch up. Hecker forces Rauparaha back against the cage and clinches. Hecker digs a right hand underneath Rauparaha's ribcage. Rauparaha let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rauparaha blocks a body shot from Hecker. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauparaha. Hecker taking a breather. Hecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauparaha avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Rauparaha avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage. Hecker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hecker tries a body shot but Rauparaha blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Hecker with that takedown attempt. Rauparaha appears to be looking for a big counter. Hecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rauparaha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker somewhat. Hecker clinches with his opponent.
Rauparaha presses Hecker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hecker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rauparaha is trying to push Hecker away but Hecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rauparaha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hecker fails in his attempt to clinch. Hecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rauparaha. Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hecker wants to clinch and Rauparaha counters with a three punch combo that has Hecker backing up. Hecker nods at Rauparaha to acknowledge the strikes. Hecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rauparaha manages to break the clinch.
Te Rauparaha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rauparaha looks to land a combination but Hecker avoids it well. Hecker has Rauparaha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rauparaha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hecker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hecker tries to stall but Rauparaha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rauparaha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hecker's elbow. Hecker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Rauparaha blocks an uppercut.
Rauparaha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauparaha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rauparaha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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! Hecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hecker moves in looking to clinch but Rauparaha pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Rauparaha. No joy for Hecker on that attempt. Te Rauparaha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker. Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauparaha swats him away and circles back towards the center. An attempted straight right counter from Rauparaha misses the target. Hecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rauparaha, looking for a takedown. Hecker pushes Rauparaha against the cage but Rauparaha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hecker tries to clinch but Rauparaha moves out of range. Hecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauparaha circles away.
Hecker tries to clinch up but Rauparaha circles away and keeps his distance. Rauparaha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rauparaha throws a leg kick which misses Hecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Hecker tries to avoid it. Rauparaha feints and then cracks Hecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hecker down. Hecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauparaha circles away.
Hecker moves out of range as Rauparaha strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rauparaha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hecker clinches up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rauparaha.
Hecker has a couple of punches blocked by Rauparaha.
Hecker missing with knees to the body.
Hecker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hecker. Hecker tries to work over Rauparaha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hecker trying to stall but Rauparaha improves his position.
Rauparaha lands a body punch in the clinch. Rauparaha managing to block the knees to the body from Hecker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Rauparaha dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rauparaha works over Hecker's head and body with a nice combination. Hecker tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rauparaha counters with a leg kick. Hecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rauparaha. Rauparaha appears to be looking for a big counter. Rauparaha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hecker.
Hecker closes the distance looking to clinch and Rauparaha counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rauparaha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hecker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauparaha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hecker rushes Rauparaha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jeff Hecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hecker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauparaha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hecker walks into a straight right hand from Rauparaha. Rauparaha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hecker gets a clinch. Hecker pressing his opponent against the cage. Rauparaha scores with a hook to the body. Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Rauparaha avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage. Rauparaha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hecker moves into range and clinches up with Rauparaha.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rauparaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Te Rauparaha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hecker darts in trying to clinch and Rauparaha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hecker darts in trying to clinch and Rauparaha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hecker moves to clinch but Rauparaha breaks away and Rauparaha counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rauparaha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rauparaha works over Hecker's head and body with a nice combination. Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauparaha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rauparaha avoids it really well and circles away. Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rauparaha paws at him with a jab and circles away. No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hecker moves to clinch but Rauparaha breaks away and Rauparaha counters with a two punch combo. The fight stays on the outside here - Hecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hecker tries to clinch but Rauparaha moves out of range. Hecker drives through and clinches with Rauparaha against the cage.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Rauparaha avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauparaha's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauparaha. Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Rauparaha avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage. Rauparaha can't break the clinch.
Rauparaha lands a nice shot to the body. A bit of stalling here from Hecker.
Rauparaha managing to block the knees to the body from Hecker.
Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rauparaha.
Rauparaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rauparaha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hecker is looking to clinch but Rauparaha is avoiding it.
A low kick from Rauparaha misses and Hecker counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Te Rauparaha showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rauparaha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Te Rauparaha! A relieved looking Te Rauparaha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Jeff Hecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon comes into the arena with Riot - Three Days Grace blaring out of the sound system. Eamonn McGuigan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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283 lbs
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277 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raefon shoots and misses and McGuigan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Raefon tries to clinch up. Raefon is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGuigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Raefon fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raefon misses with a takedown attempt and McGuigan counters with a stiff right hand. McGuigan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raefon. McGuigan connects with a crisp jab. Raefon closes the distance but McGuigan moves to the side and McGuigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mad Raefon has been cut. Raefon tries for a takedown but McGuigan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Raefon backing away here, and McGuigan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McGuigan keeps the fight on the outside. McGuigan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Raefon closes the distance and clinches. Raefon has McGuigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Still in the clinch, McGuigan scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Raefon is looking to take this one to the mat. A hook to the body from McGuigan.
McGuigan is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raefon tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Raefon has McGuigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. McGuigan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Raefon is breathing heavily. McGuigan scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuigan. McGuigan scores with a nice hook to the head. Raefon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuigan pulls him back up using the underhooks. Raefon looking for a takedown. McGuigan stalling.
A shot in the inside from McGuigan. McGuigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Raefon takes a shot to the head. McGuigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Raefon backwards. Still in the clinch, McGuigan scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Raefon wants the takedown. McGuigan is fighting it off but Raefon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGuigan's guard against the cage. McGuigan trying to control the position here. McGuigan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuigan wants to sweep here but Raefon controlling him for the moment. Raefon is fighting to break McGuigan's control of his arms but McGuigan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Raefon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Raefon throws a big elbow that misses. Raefon postures up in McGuigan's guard and throws a big left but McGuigan blocks it. McGuigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McGuigan pulls Raefon in close to prevent any damage. Raefon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuigan 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. Raefon is fighting to break McGuigan's control of his arms but McGuigan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGuigan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raefon's guard. Raefon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Raefon is working hard here to advance position. McGuigan cracks Raefon with a solid left hand. McGuigan pushes down on Raefon's leg and manages to get into half guard. McGuigan tries to pass to full mount but Raefon defends it. Raefon is looking to improve his position.
McGuigan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. McGuigan trying to control the action but Raefon is working from the bottom. McGuigan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raefon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuigan. Raefon tries to roll over but McGuigan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuigan lands a nice short elbow.
Mad Raefon's cut is getting worse. McGuigan prevents Raefon from improving his position. McGuigan drops an elbow to the side of Raefon's head. McGuigan drops an elbow to the side of Raefon's head. McGuigan wants to control but Raefon is keeping him busy. Raefon gets full guard. McGuigan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. McGuigan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raefon keeps working. Raefon is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamonn McGuigan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mad Raefon's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raefon with a lazy takedown attempt and McGuigan counters with a two punch combo. Raefon has his takedown stuffed and McGuigan counters with a low kick, right behind Raefon 's knee. Raefon wants to clinch and McGuigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Raefon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuigan defends it nicely. McGuigan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting McGuigan counter with a right hand.
Mad Raefon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. McGuigan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raefon has his takedown stuffed and McGuigan counters with a head kick. That will keep Raefon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Eamonn McGuigan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Raefon walks into a left hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuigan scores with the left hand. Raefon knows he should have avoided that one. McGuigan moves into range and clinches up with Raefon. Raefon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuigan.
McGuigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuigan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raefon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGuigan to the mat. McGuigan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Mad Raefon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McGuigan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGuigan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raefon is one step ahead there. McGuigan pulls Raefon in close to his closed guard and prevents Raefon from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuigan wants to sweep here but Raefon controlling him for the moment. Raefon throwing strikes from guard but McGuigan blocks nicely. McGuigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Raefon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuigan's head. Raefon is working McGuigan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Raefon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Raefon throws a big elbow that misses. McGuigan controlling the position. McGuigan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raefon 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. McGuigan works over Raefon with some ground and pound from guard. McGuigan wants to control from the top but Raefon keeps moving. Raefon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McGuigan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raefon's head.
Jeez, Mad Raefon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mad Raefon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eamonn McGuigan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Por ti volare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yrjoe Velmu enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Escargesa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjoe Velmu! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Escargesa throws a poor cross that misses
and Velmu counters with a head kick that drops Escargesa to the mat! Escargesa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Escargesa is rocked! Velmu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Escargesa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Escargesa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velmu is out of range. Escargesa seems to have got his legs back now. Escargesa misses with a body shot
and Velmu counters with a left right combination that sends Escargesa crashing to the mat - Velmu wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Escargesa out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yrjoe Velmu! After winning the bout, Yrjoe Velmu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu has chosen ТIК - Бiлi Троянk as his entrance music. Tee Nah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tee Nah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nasimentu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut. Nah jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nasimentu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nah takes a swing at Nasimentu's ribcage but misses. Nah looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasimentu is just out of range. Nasimentu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nasimentu throws a series of punches but Nah avoids them all with ease. Nah lands with a shot to the body. Nah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nasimentu. Nah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nasimentu. Nah takes a swing at Nasimentu's ribcage but misses. Nasimentu throws a nice looking combination but Nah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nah throws a body shot but no joy. Nah lands a big uppercut and Nasimentu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nasimentu looks OK. Nah waves Nasimentu back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nah drops Nasimentu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nasimentu looks back up at him and smiles so Nah waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nasimentu is rocked!
That has opened up Valentin Nasimentu's cut even more. Nasimentu circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nah. Nasimentu falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tee Nah! Our winner, Tee Nah, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Destroy Everything kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Powers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcius at a distance.
Garcius is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Powers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Garcius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcius gets slowly back to his feet. Powers leaves Garcius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Garcius scores with a hook. Powers misses with a double jab.
Jab from Powers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcius is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it.
Garcius wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance. Powers keeps the fight on the outside. A counter left hand to the body from Powers misses its target. Garcius tries to clinch and Powers counters with a straight right hand. Powers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garcius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice takedown defense from Garcius. No joy for Powers on that attempt. Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Powers keeps the fight on the outside. Garcius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcius.
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut. Garcius is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it.
Garcius moves into the clinch. Powers is trying to force a seperation but Garcius has the dominant position. Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powers's head backwards. Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Garcius tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcius misses with a shot to the body and Powers counters with a nice body shot. Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcius. Garcius pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch. Garcius misses with the head strike.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Powers. Beautiful body shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Powers. Garcius closes the distance and pushes Powers back into the cage. Garcius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Garcius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Powers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Powers lands a leg kick that knocks Garcius off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garcius shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but Garcius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius. Garcius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcius thinking. Powers cracks Garcius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Garcius fails with a takedown attempt. Garcius misses with a hook. Garcius with a lazy takedown attempt and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut. Garcius tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range. Powers lands with a hook. Garcius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Garcius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Powers looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garcius is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows. Garcius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Garcius landing with the ground and pound. Powers wants to sweep but no luck. Powers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Powers wants to sweep here but Garcius controlling him for the moment. Powers keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully. Garcius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Powers dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcius looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Garcius connects with a high kick. Garcius instigates a clinch. Powers breaks the clinch.
Garcius 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. Garcius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Garcius won't allow Powers to sweep him here. Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Powers keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garcius throwing strikes but missing. Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garcius trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom. Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcius. Garcius distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Powers managing to control the position. Powers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcius can do to turn this around? Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Garcius stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Garcius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powers is looking to wear down Garcius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Garcius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcius tries to clinch and Powers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Powers jabs Garcius right on the nose. Garcius blinks but takes it well. Garcius has closed the distance and engaged Powers in a clinch.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcius misses with some punches.
Garcius tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powers but Powers pushes him off and we're back to square one. Garcius is looking to clinch. Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcius wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcius is out of range. Garcius has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Powers scores with a jab to the jaw. Garcius tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range. Garcius feints a jab promting Powers to slip. Garcius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Powers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Powers misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Garcius. Garcius wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side and Powers counters with a straight right hand. Powers circles away from the clinch attempt and Powers counters with a stiff right hand. Garcius fails to land the takedown. Garcius throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely. Garcius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powers tries to avoid it but Garcius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powers to the ground. Powers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Powers. This has been an exciting period of action! Powers thuds his right hand into Garcius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Powers lands a jab to Garcius's midsection. Powers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcius on the side of the head. Garcius clinches. Powers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garcius tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garcius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powers. Garcius is trying to control but can't.
Garcius looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Powers will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Garcius checks a leg kick nicely. Powers throws a leg kick but Garcius sees it coming and checks it nicely. Garcius is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcius fails with a takedown attempt. Powers connects with a crisp jab. Garcius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Garcius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Powers misses. Garcius unleashes a big counter combination but Powers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcius, as that shot connected.
Garcius slips a straight right by Powers. Garcius tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powers drives through with a takedown into guard. Powers lands a couple of digs. Powers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Powers preventing the sweep. Powers slips nicely into half guard. Garcius trying to control from the bottom.
Powers blocks the strikes from Garcius.
Powers wants to control but Garcius is keeping him busy. Garcius is trying to stand.
Powers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcius defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Garcius wants to get back to full guard. Garcius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powers scores with a couple of nice shots. Garcius is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well. Jaius Garcius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garcius tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control. Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcius's head. Garcius has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Powers is on him like a limpet, forcing Garcius back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Powers breaks from the clinch.
Garcius dives in and grabs Powers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes down on Garcius's head and hops out. Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius. Garcius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garcius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Powers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Powers working Garcius over with strikes. Garcius is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcius avoid being mounted? Garcius tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg. Powers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Garcius is trying to control but can't.
Powers looks to land a strike but Garcius avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Powers wants to control from the top but Garcius keeps moving. Garcius has control of Powers's left arm, preventing Powers from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garcius looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Powers cracks Garcius with a solid left hand. Garcius looking to control.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcius works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Garcius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Troy Powers showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Powers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Powers! Troy Powers 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. The defeated Jaius Garcius had this to say: 'STOCKTON 1,2,5!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deegan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Land of Confusion. Hellbane has chosen Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ultimate Hellbane! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hellbane circles away from the clinch attempt and Hellbane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellbane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Deegan clinches with his opponent.
Hellbane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deegan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hellbane breaks the clinch.
Deegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellbane is just out of range. Hellbane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hellbane lands in his opponent's guard. Deegan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Deegan pulls Hellbane in to control the position. Deegan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Deegan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hellbane wants a takedown but no success here.
Hellbane is trying to break the clinch but Deegan is controlling him. The referee calls for Hellbane to work.
Deegan has Hellbane pushed against the cage. Hellbane wants the takedown. Deegan is fighting it off but Hellbane persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Deegan's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hellbane is looking to work some ground and pound but Deegan has wrist control. Hellbane lands a couple of digs. Hellbane preventing the sweep. Deegan trying to control the position.
Deegan keeping moving, preventing Hellbane from controlling successfully. Deegan controls Hellbane momentarily but Hellbane frees himself. Hellbane trying to control but Deegan is working from the bottom. Hellbane works over Deegan with some ground and pound from guard. Hellbane landing some decent shots from guard. Deegan controls Hellbane momentarily but Hellbane frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deegan keeping moving, preventing Hellbane from controlling successfully. Hellbane chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hellbane pushing down on Deegan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hellbane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hellbane in particular looking to stall. Hellbane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hellbane throwing shots but Deegan is blocking nicely. Deegan trying to control here.
Hellbane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deegan has hold of Hellbane's hands but Hellbane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hellbane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Deegan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hellbane with a flurry of punches that miss. Deegan is trying to keep Hellbane in close.
Deegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hellbane trying to control but Deegan is working from the bottom. Deegan wants to get back to his feet but Hellbane passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hellbane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ground and pound from Hellbane. Deegan keeping hold of Hellbane's head, controlling as best he can. Deegan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hellbane scoring with some ground and pound. Deegan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Hellbane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellbane. Hellbane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A momentary lapse in concentration from Deegan enables Hellbane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deegan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Hellbane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Hellbane dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hellbane throws an overhand right that lands on Deegan's shoulder, as Deegan tries to avoid the shot. Deegan is looking to counter punch. Deegan connects with a crisp jab. Hellbane moves out of range as Deegan strikes. Hellbane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hellbane throws the left hand but Deegan avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Deegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Deegan cracks Hellbane with a right hand to the side of the head. Deegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellbane. Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deegan gets caught flat footed, as Hellbane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hellbane landing some decent shots from guard. Hellbane postures up.
Hellbane controlling from the top position. Deegan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hellbane connects with a couple of short punches. Deegan wants to stand and escape but Hellbane is having none of it. Deegan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hellbane's guard.
Ultimate Hellbane has got the better of the ground game so far. Deegan wants to control from the top but Hellbane keeps moving. Hellbane tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hellbane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hellbane is adopting a defensive guard. Deegan postures up.
Hellbane keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully. Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Deegan wants to take a breather but Hellbane is having none of it. Deegan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Deegan is working for a kimura but Hellbane is defending it quite comfortably.
Hellbane wants to improve his position but Deegan is controlling well.
Hellbane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deegan. Hellbane wants to improve his position but Deegan is controlling well.
Deegan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deegan is looking to take a break and control but Hellbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. Hellbane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hellbane looking for a sweep. Not yet Hellbane, not yet. Deegan wants to control from the top but Hellbane keeps moving. Hellbane is adopting a defensive guard. Deegan working some strikes from top position. Deegan trying to control but Hellbane is working from the bottom. Deegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hellbane is retaining full guard. Hellbane wants to sweep but no luck. Hellbane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Deegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hellbane's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deegan controlling from the top position. Deegan looking to pass the guard. Hellbane keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully. Hellbane controlling the position. Deegan stopping the sweep attempt from Hellbane. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hellbane being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Deegan with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellbane. Hellbane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Still in half guard, Hellbane seems content to control. Deegan trying to control but Hellbane postures up.
Deegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hellbane prevents Deegan from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hellbane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deegan's head. Deegan gets full guard. Hellbane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deegan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deegan manages to escape and get back to his feet! Deegan defending well as Hellbane loads up on a big left hand. Deegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hellbane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hellbane scores with a decent looking hook. Hellbane just misses with a punch to the body.
Deegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deegan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hellbane checks it well. Deegan wants to clinch. Hellbane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Deegan wants to clinch. Deegan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deegan swings for the body but Hellbane moves out of range.
Hellbane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deegan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Deegan is trying to improve his position. Hellbane throws an elbow but Deegan slips to the side and avoids it well. Hellbane scores with punches from side control. Deegan is being controlled here. Deegan is not content to let Hellbane control the position. Deegan sneaks back into half guard. Deegan tries to roll over but Hellbane keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deegan is not content to let Hellbane control the position. Deegan trying to control but Hellbane postures up.
Deegan is trying to stand up here but Hellbane is controlling him well. Deegan wants to get back to full guard. Hellbane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hellbane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Deegan manages to get to full guard.
Hellbane postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Deegan is looking to stand up but Hellbane isn't so interested in that idea. Hellbane wants to control from the top but Deegan keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Deegan throws a big shot that misses. Hellbane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Deegan tries to escape but Hellbane is in control. Hellbane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hellbane working the ground and pound.
Deegan is rocked! Deegan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Deegan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hellbane prevents Deegan from escaping the position. Hellbane has control of an arm but Deegan manages to advance to Hellbane's back! Deegan is trying to stick to Hellbane's back but Hellbane is turning into Deegan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Deegan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hellbane. Hellbane preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ultimate Hellbane. I think Hellbane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ultimate Hellbane! In his post fight interview, Ultimate Hellbane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Cory Deegan had this to say: 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Gavin misses. A little feinted left hand from Hermano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gavin scores with a hook. A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target. Hermano thuds his shin into the meat of Gavin's side. Gavin looks to land a combination but Hermano avoids it well. Hermano half committed to a counter leg kick. Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hermano. A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gavin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gavin throws a leg kick that misses. Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot. Gavin misses with a straight right. Gavin throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hermano misses with a jab to the body
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hermano throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Hermano. Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab. A head kick from Gavin lands but Hermano takes it in his stride. Gavin checks a low kick from Hermano. Gavin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Gavin. Hermano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it. Hermano shoots in and gets a takedown into Gavin's guard. Gavin is trying to keep Hermano in close.
Gavin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hermano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavin has his foot on Hermano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermano works his way back into a safe position though. Gavin working a defensive guard here.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hermano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hermano throws a head kick that Gavin semi-blocks.
Hermano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though. Hermano misses with a looping right. Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hermano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range. Hermano feinted with a counter takedown. Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it. Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin. Hermano gets a takedown into half guard. Hermano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gavin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano. Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermano is working away from the top position though. Hermano working Gavin over with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hermano looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hermano trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away. Gavin won't allow Hermano to pass to mount. Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermano.
Gavin tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Gavin sees coming a mile off. Gavin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a left to the body. Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gavin throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Gavin. Hermano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gavin slips under a jab from Hermano. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crunch! Hermano slams his shin into Gavin's torso. Gavin cracks Hermano with an open hand slap. A jab from Hermano finds it's way through Gavin's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hermano throws a leg kick and Gavin counters with a left and a right that stings Hermano. Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Hermano avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Hermano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gavin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hermano uses it to pass to side control.
Hermano working the ground and pound. Gavin prevents Hermano from moving into mount. Hermano working the ground and pound but Gavin is defending the strikes. Gavin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hermano connects with a decent elbow. Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around? Hermano lands a nice forearm strike. Hermano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Hermano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Hermano trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hermano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gavin to see if he's OK. Gavin is looking for a sweep. Gavin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hermano with the ground and pound from mount. Gavin regains half guard. Hermano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gavin wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy.
Gavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermano pulls his head out easily. Gavin is doing well to control the position and prevent Hermano from advancing to side control. Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hermano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gavin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hermano controlling the action here.
That's four 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. Gavin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Gavin is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hermano is looking to advance position but Gavin won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that second round. That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hermano jabs at Gavin's body. Gavin wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs. Hermano throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hermano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hermano lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand. Gavin checks a leg kick. Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Hermano settles back down. Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hermano with a body shot. A head kick from Hermano lands but Gavin takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gavin tries to work over Hermano's front leg with a kick but Hermano checks it. Hermano slips a jab from Gavin. Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hermano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round. That kick from Hermano tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on. Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it. The fighters circle momentarily. Gavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hermano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gavin sprawls well initially but Hermano persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gavin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gavin wants to sweep but no luck. Hermano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Gavin blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gavin looking to control but Hermano passes into half guard.
Pelle Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gavin won't allow Hermano to pass to mount. Gavin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hermano passes into side control! Hermano gets to mount! Gavin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Hermano looking to control but Gavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gavin tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hermano controlling his opponent. Hermano tries to control but Gavin wriggling away. Gavin tries to reverse the position but Hermano maintains control. Gavin tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hermano trying to control but Gavin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hermano dominating with strikes here. Hermano breaks from Gavin's wrist control and lands an elbow. Gavin tries to buck Hermano off so he can stand up but Hermano has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Gavin falls backwards, slamming Hermano to the mat but Hermano holds on tight! Gavin is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pelle Hermano! Pelle Hermano retains his featherweight title! Pelle Hermano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rastaphan Dominatrix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dominatrix blocks a low kick nicely. We've been hearing reports that Dominatrix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Dominatrix misses with a wild combination.
Dominatrix scores with a hook. Wisk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Dominatrix shoots in for a double leg but Wisk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wisk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wisk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wisk staying out of range there. Dominatrix missing with a left hand there. Wisk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dominatrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wisk's hands. Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dominatrix looks to land a right hand but Wisk moved out of range. Dominatrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wisk. Wisk stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominatrix. Dominatrix gets slowly back to his feet. Wisk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominatrix scores with a hook to the body. Wisk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dominatrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wisk tries to improve position but can't. Wisk pushes Dominatrix away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dominatrix gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Wisk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominatrix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wisk tries to escape but Dominatrix is in control. Dominatrix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dominatrix wants to control but Wisk is keeping him busy. Wisk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wisk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wisk wants to control but Dominatrix postures up. Dominatrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dominatrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wisk defending against the ground and pound. A lull in the action here as Dominatrix stalls from top position. Wisk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Dominatrix trying to control the position but Wisk is working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. You can see the frustration on Wisk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dominatrix misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dominatrix 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. Dominatrix lands a nice forearm strike. Wisk manages to get back to half guard. Wisk manages to get to full guard.
Dominatrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dominatrix landing some decent shots from guard. Dominatrix won't allow Wisk to get back to his feet. Dominatrix works over Wisk with some ground and pound from guard. Dominatrix postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dominatrix throws a big right hand that misses. Wisk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dominatrix is in close to Wisk's body, working some short punches and elbows. Wisk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominatrix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wisk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominatrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wisk's head. Wisk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dominatrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wisk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wisk trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wisk throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut. Dominatrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dominatrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wisk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dominatrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dominatrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Wisk sprawls well. He's pushed Dominatrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Wisk throws a head kick that misses. Dominatrix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominatrix.
Wisk misses with a body shot.
Dominatrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dominatrix swings for the body but Wisk moves out of range.
Dominatrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Wisk tries to sprawl out of it but Dominatrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wisk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wisk looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dominatrix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wisk circles away quickly and effectively. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wisk! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lazy left from Dominatrix finds it's target. Dominatrix throws a lazy right hand but Wisk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dominatrix tries for a takedown but Wisk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastaphan Dominatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wisk ducks under a wild hook from Dominatrix. Dominatrix fails with the takedown letting Wisk counter with a right hand. Wisk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dominatrix throws a front kick aimed at Wisk's knee but Wisk avoids it well. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dominatrix. Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
Dominatrix jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wisk misses with a body shot.
Dominatrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wisk defends well and Dominatrix ends up having to push Wisk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wisk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dominatrix takes a step back to recover. Dominatrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
Dominatrix feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dominatrix misses the shot to the body. Wisk slips a straight right by Dominatrix. Dominatrix throws a leg kick but Wisk moved away. Dominatrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wisk counters with a body kick. Rastaphan Dominatrix is winning the standup battle so far. Wisk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominatrix. This has been an exciting period of action! Wisk throws a leg kick but Dominatrix checks it. Dominatrix throws a hook but Wisk blocks it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wisk - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wisk lands with a hook. Dominatrix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wisk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wisk jabs Dominatrix right on the nose. Dominatrix blinks but takes it well. Dominatrix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dominatrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wisk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominatrix somewhat. A little jabbing left from Wisk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wisk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dominatrix scores with a nice strike. Dominatrix fails to land the takedown. Dominatrix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dominatrix works the jab nicely. Wisk blocks a jab. Wisk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominatrix.
Wisk misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wisk lands the left hand. A shot to the liver by Wisk. Beautiful body shot. Dominatrix throws a lazy right hand but Wisk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Decent striking displayed by Dominatrix there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dominatrix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dominatrix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wisk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. It seemed like Wisk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dominatrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dominatrix throws a body punch but Wisk moves out of range. Wisk now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dominatrix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wisk lands with an overhand left.
Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut is getting worse. Dominatrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Wisk tries to sprawl out of it but Dominatrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wisk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Wisk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dominatrix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wisk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dominatrix really felt that one! Wisk throws a sloppy head kick and Dominatrix moves out of range easily. Wisk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wisk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dominatrix with a nice cross. Dominatrix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wisk. Dominatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Wisk. Wisk cracks Dominatrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wisk dodges the punch combination from Dominatrix.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wisk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wisk throws a wild body kick that Dominatrix sees coming a mile off. Dominatrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominatrix misses with a looping right. Wisk throws a wild body kick that Dominatrix sees coming a mile off. A little feinted left hand from Dominatrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. MC Wisk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wisk misses with a shot to the body and Dominatrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dominatrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Wisk counters with a straight right hand. Dominatrix fails with a takedown attempt. Dominatrix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastaphan Dominatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wisk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominatrix. Wisk lands with a slapping head kick. Wisk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dominatrix doesn't seem bothered though. A looping hook to the body misses from Dominatrix. Wisk does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wisk misses with a body kick. Dominatrix misses with a takedown attempt - Wisk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wisk jabs at Dominatrix's body. Wisk jabs at Dominatrix's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wisk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominatrix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dominatrix avoids the head kick by Wisk.
Dominatrix misses with an uppercut
and Wisk counters with a right hand to the body. A shot to the liver by Wisk. Beautiful body shot. Wisk ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wisk closes the distance and clinches. Dominatrix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Wisk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominatrix backwards. Wisk scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wisk. Dominatrix has had enough of the clinch but Wisk keeps him there for the moment. Wisk lands a right hand. Dominatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Wisk has Dominatrix pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wisk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dominatrix tumbling to the mat - Wisk dives into Dominatrix's guard. Wisk tries to stand but Dominatrix is controlling from the bottom. Wisk wants to stand and escape but instead Dominatrix has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Dominatrix won't allow Wisk to get back to his feet. Wisk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wisk is controlling Dominatrix's posture. Wisk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominatrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wisk has control of Dominatrix's left arm, preventing Dominatrix from doing any damage. Dominatrix with a nice head shot there. Wisk keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully. Wisk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dominatrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wisk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wisk looking to control.
Dominatrix trying to control but Wisk is working from the bottom. Dominatrix scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! MC Wisk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wisk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Wisk! A very excited looking MC Wisk 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. The defeated Rastaphan Dominatrix had this to say: 'Oh well, my camp thought I would get beat, I don't learn too fast since I get punched so often. Congrats to the new champ.'.
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