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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rajkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. Rajkovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raised Fist - Friends And Traitors kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Rajkovic!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up with Rajkovic, looking for a takedown. Suzuki pushes Rajkovic against the cage but Rajkovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rajkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rajkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rajkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Suzuki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki is looking to chop away at Rajkovic's legs.
Rajkovic walks into a left hand.
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Rajkovic moves away and avoids it.
Suzuki misses with a leg kick
and Rajkovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Suzuki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Rajkovic moves out of range easily.
Rajkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Suzuki if he has to take too many more of those.
Rajkovic connects with a jab.
Rajkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki missing with a left hand there. Rajkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rajkovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Suzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rajkovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzuki. Rajkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rajkovic ducks under a wild hook from Suzuki.
A jab from Suzuki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Rajkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rajkovic counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajkovic defending well as Suzuki loads up on a big left hand.
Rajkovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Rajkovic counters with a leg kick.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rajkovic.
Rajkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suzuki's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rajkovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajkovic connects with a body shot.
Suzuki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rajkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Rajkovic.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rajkovic scores with a body shot.
Rajkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajkovic. That's going to slow Suzuki down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rajkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rajkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzuki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rajkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rajkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Rajkovic with a jab.
Rajkovic jabs Suzuki right on the nose. Suzuki blinks but takes it well.
Rajkovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Suzuki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good leg kick by Rajkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rajkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzuki.
Rajkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rajkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rajkovic cracks the inside of Suzuki's front leg.
Rajkovic connects with a single shot there.
Rajkovic thumps Suzuki with a low kick.
Rajkovic sizes up Suzuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rajkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajkovic throws a leg kick which misses Suzuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Suzuki tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajkovic. That's going to slow Suzuki down.
Rajkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suzuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rajkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rajkovic. Rajkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Rajkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rajkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rajkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Suzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rajkovic.
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rajkovic.
A good leg kick by Rajkovic.
Suzuki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Suzuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rajkovic. Rajkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rajkovic jabs at Suzuki's body.
Rajkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Suzuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rajkovic scores with a push kick.
Rajkovic lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rajkovic cracks the inside of Suzuki's front leg.
Good leg kick by Rajkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Suzuki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rajkovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic is looking to slow Suzuki down with leg kicks.
Rajkovic scores with a nice body kick.
Rajkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rajkovic cracks the inside of Suzuki's front leg.
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rajkovic.
Rajkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suzuki. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rajkovic.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander Rajkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rajkovic connects with a high kick.
Rajkovic connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Rajkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rajkovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rajkovic thumps Suzuki with a low kick.
Suzuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rajkovic is holding on to half guard well.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rajkovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzuki is trying for a kimura here. Rajkovic looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Suzuki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daisuke Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumerk Murwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Death Bound. Rumerk Murwain told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Todd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumerk Murwain!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murwain.
Murwain takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murwain.
Anderson slips under a jab from Murwain.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Murwain in a clinch.
Murwain stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Murwain lands with a light punch inside.
Murwain breaks the clinch.
Murwain throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murwain circles away.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Murwain.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murwain was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murwain counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Murwain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murwain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Murwain lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Anderson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Murwain counters with a right hand from hell and Anderson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rumerk Murwain!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vern Lipton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Bell Tolls. Lipton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chacarron Macarron. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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352 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vern Lipton!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
Malone controlling from the top position.
Lipton looking to control.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Lipton has wrist control.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Moses Malone just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Malone moves away from the strike by Lipton.
Lipton looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Lipton misses with a straight right.
Lipton throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Lipton misses with a looping left.
Lipton darts in trying to clinch
and Malone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lipton's guard.
Lipton keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipton wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malone trying to control but Lipton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Malone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lipton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Moses Malone has been cut.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Lipton lands a brutal uppercut that launches Malone off his feet! Malone tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vern Lipton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balrog Rhino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Gagarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhino comes into the arena with 100 Percent Aggression! blaring out of the sound system. Yuri Gagarin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Balrog Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Gagarin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagarin throws a right hand that Rhino ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhino also avoids with ease.
A big right from Rhino misses.
Rhino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balrog Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagarin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gagarin throws a series of punches but Rhino avoids them all with ease.
Gagarin misses with a straight right.
Rhino lands a lovely overhand right.
Gagarin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagarin.
Gagarin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gagarin looks to land a combination but Rhino avoids it well.
Rhino misses the body punch
and Gagarin counters with a series of strikes. Rhino will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhino works the jab nicely.
Rhino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhino cracks Gagarin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Gagarin.
Rhino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagarin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gagarin throws a series of punches but Rhino avoids them all with ease.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagarin.
Rhino looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagarin is just out of range.
Gagarin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhino connects with a body shot.
Gagarin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhino cracks a nice hook into Gagarin's ribs.
Rhino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rhino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhino is looking to wear down Gagarin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhino, as that shot connected.
Rhino blocks a jab.
Gagarin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhino counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhino lands a nice shot that snaps Gagarin's head back.
Rhino misses with a body shot
and Gagarin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rhino thinking.
Rhino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagarin misses the jab.
Rhino sizes up Gagarin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhino lands a nice shot that snaps Gagarin's head back.
Gagarin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhino misses with a wild body shot.
Gagarin misses with a straight right.
Rhino stuns Gagarin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagarin looks gassed!
Rhino lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagarin. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhino digs a good hook to Gagarin's body.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Rhino.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gagarin lunges at Rhino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhino's hand.
Rhino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagarin.
Rhino slips under a jab from Gagarin.
Rhino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Rhino.
Rhino thuds his right hand into Gagarin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gagarin misses with a straight right.
Rhino digs a good body shot into Gagarin's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino thuds a left hand into Gagarin's body.
Rhino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gagarin on the side of the head.
Rhino lands a jab.
Gagarin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhino jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Rhino.
Rhino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhino cracks Gagarin with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhino digs a good hook to Gagarin's body.
A lazy left from Rhino finds it's target.
Rhino lands a glancing blow to the side of Gagarin's head.
Gagarin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhino scores with a sloppy right hand. Gagarin should have avoided that one.
Gagarin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhino.
Gagarin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhino misses with a wild body shot.
Rhino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagarin in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin throws a body punch but Rhino moves out of range.
Rhino throws a shot to the body.
Gagarin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhino punishes Gagarin's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Gagarin does no damage.
Rhino connects with a single shot there.
A shot to de liver by Rhino. Beautiful body shot.
Rhino lands a jab to Gagarin's midsection.
Rhino lands with a nice body punch.
Rhino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhino lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagarin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhino throws out a powerful jab.
Gagarin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhino lands with a good body shot.
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balrog Rhino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhino, as that shot connected.
Gagarin works over Rhino's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Gagarin misses.
Rhino cracks Gagarin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rhino scores with a body shot.
Yuri Gagarin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gagarin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gagarin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gagarin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagarin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhino.
Rhino slips under a jab from Gagarin.
Gagarin is breathing heavily.
Rhino scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gagarin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rhino has got the better of the exchanges.
Rhino throws a shot to the body.
Rhino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhino. Gagarin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhino, as that shot connected.
Rhino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Gagarin does no damage.
Gagarin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhino lands the left hand.
Balrog Rhino is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhino scores with a one two! Gagarin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gagarin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gagarin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gagarin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gagarin thows a body shot but no joy.
Rhino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gagarin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhino with a hook.
Gagarin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagarin manages to avoid it.
Rhino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gagarin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhino thows a body shot but no joy.
Gagarin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagarin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagarin.
Gagarin scores with a three punch combo!
Gagarin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhino cracks a nice hook into Gagarin's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gagarin misses with the combination.
Rhino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagarin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to de liver by Rhino. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rhino.
Rhino jabs at Gagarin's body.
Rhino cracks Gagarin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhino connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin needs to keep his hands up - Rhino had a free shot at his head there.
Rhino 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.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Rhino.
Rhino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagarin misses with a hook. Rhino ducked under it nicely.
Rhino punishes Gagarin's body with a nice straight punch.
Gagarin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagarin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhino lands with a straight right. Gagarin didn't see that one coming.
Rhino with a nice cross.
Rhino digs a good body shot into Gagarin's ribs.
Rhino scores with the left hand. Gagarin knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhino lands a body shot.
Rhino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagarin can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gagarin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagarin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhino finds it's way round the side to connect with Gagarin's head.
Rhino stuns Gagarin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhino lands with a shot to the body.
Rhino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gagarin's hands.
Gagarin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gagarin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rhino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhino scores with a body shot.
Rhino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhino lands a right hook to the body.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gagarin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhino.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhino with a jab.
Rhino thows a body shot but no joy.
Rhino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhino lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balrog Rhino dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rhino moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gagarin's head.
Donk. Rhino catches Gagarin right on the button with a cross.
Gagarin throws a jab when Rhino was well out of range.
Rhino lands a jab to the nose.
Gagarin throws a right hand that Rhino ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhino also avoids with ease.
Rhino works Gagarin's body with a nice hook.
Gagarin misses with a combination
and Rhino counters with a series of strikes. Gagarin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rhino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gagarin momentarily.
Rhino connects with a body shot.
Rhino lands with a good body shot.
Rhino scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rhino.
Rhino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gagarin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gagarin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhino digs a good hook to Gagarin's body.
Rhino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagarin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gagarin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Rhino does it's job there.
Rhino lands with a nice body punch.
Rhino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gagarin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gagarin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhino connects with the punch.
Rhino with a hook.
Rhino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagarin takes one to the chin there.
Rhino throws a shot to the body.
Rhino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagarin doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhino stuns Gagarin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagarin throws out the jab.
Rhino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gagarin momentarily.
Rhino scores with a hook to the body. Gagarin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhino misses with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Rhino. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagarin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhino connects with a body shot.
Gagarin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhino scores with the left hand. Gagarin knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhino works Gagarin's body with a nice hook.
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rhino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagarin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gagarin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhino lands a right hook to the body.
Rhino lands a nice hook to Gagarin's body. Gagarin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Rhino.
Gagarin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhino scores with a body shot.
Gagarin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gagarin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagarin manages to avoid it.
Rhino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhino scores with a sloppy right hand. Gagarin should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino misses with a body shot.
Rhino throws a shot to the body.
Rhino lands a nice hook to Gagarin's body. Gagarin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhino thuds a left hand into Gagarin's body.
Rhino lands a nice hook to Gagarin's body. Gagarin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhino tests Gagarin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhino throws a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Rhino. Beautiful body shot.
Rhino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gagarin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gagarin throws a nice looking combination but Rhino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Rhino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gagarin doesn't seem phased though.
Rhino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rhino digs a good hook to Gagarin's body.
Rhino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagarin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhino lands a nice hook to Gagarin's body. Gagarin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhino lands a jab to Gagarin's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhino digs a good body shot into Gagarin's ribs.
Rhino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhino scores with a hook to the body. Gagarin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Rhino.
Gagarin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Gagarin does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhino as he connects with a hook.
Rhino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagarin doesn't seem bothered though.
Gagarin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhino digs a good hook to Gagarin's body.
Rhino lands with a nice combination. Gagarin backs away looking to recover.
Rhino works Gagarin's body with a nice hook.
Rhino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagarin in his tracks.
Rhino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gagarin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagarin manages to avoid it.
Yuri Gagarin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Gagarin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gagarin looks to land a left hand but Rhino moved out of range nicely.
Gagarin throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balrog Rhino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhino 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balrog Rhino!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Walkie Talkie - DJ Shadow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter dives in and grabs Ferro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferro pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
Carter with a jab.
Carter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
Ferro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferro.
Ferro misses with a head kick.
Ferro is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter throws a combination. Ferro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Carter.
Ferro misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Ferro is defending well.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferro defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter with the ground and pound but Ferro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter won't allow Ferro to sweep him here.
Ferro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carter throws a strike but Ferro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferro is aware though and is defending well.
Ferro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carter's guard.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferro is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Carter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferro is now in Carter's guard. A big mistake from Carter there, giving up the dominant position!
Ferro trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Ferro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to hit a switch here but Ferro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carter there!
Ferro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Ferro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ferro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferro throws a big shot that misses.
Ferro wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferro tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter blocks a head kick by Ferro.
Carter scores with the left hand. Ferro knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Ferro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferro tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Ferro connects with a high kick.
Ferro misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Ferro fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter prevents Ferro from getting back to his feet.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Ferro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter passes Ferro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Ferro is working away.
Carter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carter.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferro avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Ferro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
Ferro is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
Ferro is not going to allow Carter to sit and survive in this position.
Carter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ferro is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Carter right now.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ferro.
Carter wants to escape the position.
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.
Ferro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carter can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ferro controlling the positon.
Carter tries to roll but Ferro sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ferro is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andrew Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferro has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferro wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Ferro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferro is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
Ferro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking to stall here but Ferro recovers full guard.
Carter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carter has Ferro in his guard.
Ferro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from.
Carter is trying to control the position but Ferro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferro trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter wants to improve his position but instead Ferro has moved into half guard.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Bruno Ferro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferro tries to clinch but Carter moves away
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferro tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter blocks a head kick by Ferro.
Ferro throws a leg kick but Carter checks it.
Bruno Ferro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferro misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Ferro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferro is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a strike but Ferro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferro stands and steps away. Carter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ferro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferro throws a shot to the body.
Carter avoids the head kick by Ferro.
Ferro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Ferro.
Well Carter 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Supaman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
160 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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22
167 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson digs a good hook to Canadian Kid's body.
Canadian Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canadian Kid is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canadian Kid circles away.
Simpson with a jab.
Canadian Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canadian Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Simpson.
Canadian Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
Canadian Kid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canadian Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson looks gassed!
Canadian Kid misses with a double jab.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Canadian Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands a body shot.
Canadian Kid misses with a low kick.
Simpson avoids a kick to the body.
Simpson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Nice body kick from Canadian Kid.
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canadian Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simpson backs up against the cage.
Oooh a lovely combination from Canadian Kid sends Simpson down but not out. Canadian Kid dives into side control looking to finish.
Simpson is rocked!
Canadian Kid lands a strong strike to the head of Simpson. That's dazed him! Canadian Kid looking to finish here. Simpson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Canadian Kid lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Canadian Kid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oschino Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac Shakur - Never had a Friend Like Me. Fuschini has chosen We No Speak Americano as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Daniele Fuschini enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oschino Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniele Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuschini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swift lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fuschini staying out of range there.
Swift connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Swift.
Swift avoids the head kick by Fuschini.
Fuschini staying out of range there.
Oschino Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuschini.
Swift moves away from the strike by Fuschini.
Swift clobbers Fuschini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fuschini misses with a looping right.
Fuschini looks to throw the jab but Swift is out of range.
Fuschini missing with a left hand there. Swift was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swift is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuschini misses with an uppercut. Swift saw that one coming.
Swift thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swift throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuschini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuschini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swift is trying to stand back up but Fuschini is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swift is not content to let Fuschini control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuschini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swift moves into full guard.
Swift throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fuschini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swift looking for a sweep. Not yet Swift, not yet.
Swift looking to control but Fuschini passes into half guard.
Fuschini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuschini blocks the strikes from Swift.
Fuschini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swift!
Fuschini goes for an armbar but Swift turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Swift.
Fuschini throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift advances position into side control!
A control attempt from Fuschini but he's now mounted!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swift has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fuschini's face.
Fuschini is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Fuschini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Swift tries to control but Fuschini wriggling away.
Fuschini tries to reverse the position but Swift maintains control.
Fuschini wants to hold on but Swift pushes him away.
Swift lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fuschini is rocked!
It looks like Daniele Fuschini has been cut.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Swift! Fuschini is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oschino Swift!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Vanilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Turbonegro - Prince Of The Rodeo. Vanilla is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rainbow - Stargazer. Pena Vanilla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pena Vanilla!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Vanilla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanilla.
It looks like Bruce Sanders has been cut.
Vanilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanilla fails with the takedown.
Sanders cracks Vanilla with an open hand slap.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Vanilla.
Vanilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Pena Vanilla has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Vanilla with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Vanilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vanilla swivels and escapes.
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Vanilla.
Vanilla is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Vanilla wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanilla looks gassed!
Vanilla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanilla working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanders misses the jab.
Vanilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanilla counters with a nice body shot.
Vanilla swinging wildly here.
Vanilla throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Vanilla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanilla shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Sanders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanilla throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Vanilla moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Vanilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Vanilla keeps it at a distance.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanders misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanders catches Vanilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanders counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanilla slips under a jab from Sanders.
Sanders is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Vanilla misses
and Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vanilla counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sanders dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanders lands a jab.
Jab by Sanders.
Sanders misses with a body shot
and Vanilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruce Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders looks to land a right hand but Vanilla moved out of range.
Vanilla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Vanilla.
Vanilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanilla just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders dives in and grabs Vanilla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanilla pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Vanilla.
Bruce Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanilla throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
Sanders lands with a right hand.
Vanilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Pena Vanilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Vanilla fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanilla but Vanilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders misses with a straight right.
Sanders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanilla in his tracks.
Vanilla has his takedown stuffed
and Vanilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanilla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Vanilla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanilla. That snapped Sanders's head back.
Vanilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanders rushes Vanilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders cracks Vanilla with a nice body shot.
Vanilla is breathing heavily.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanillas head.
Sanders gets through Vanilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanilla takes a shot to the head.
Sanders has Vanilla pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stalling the fight.
Sanders is trying to trip Vanilla. He has hold of a leg but Vanilla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanders persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanilla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanilla is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanilla is looking for a triangle here but Sanders uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sanders wants to control but Vanilla is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sanders dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanilla looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Vanilla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vanilla tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanilla wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Vanilla tries to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling the position.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanilla backwards.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanilla's efforts to push away.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanilla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sanders.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Vanilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Sanders.
Vanilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
Sanders is leaning against Vanilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanilla backwards.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Vanilla manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
That has opened up Pena Vanilla's cut even more.
Sanders lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Sanders.
Sanders gets through Vanilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Vanilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanilla.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Sanders just leaning against Vanilla, taking a breather.
Sanders turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sanders manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanders trying to control the position but Vanilla is working away.
Vanilla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanders 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.
Vanilla is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vanilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders in side control, throwing shots but Vanilla defends.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanilla can do to turn this around?
Sanders working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanders has knee on belly momentarily but Vanilla bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sanders working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vanilla's thigh. Vanilla counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sanders trying to control but Vanilla is working from the bottom.
Pena Vanilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanilla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanders 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Sanders!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Ready. Boudreaux Godeaux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Robertson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson lands a high kick!
It looks like Boudreaux Godeaux has been cut.
Robertson clinches up with Godeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Godeaux is trying to break free.
Robertson stalls.
Robertson tries to land knees in the clinch but Godeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Godeaux is defending well for now.
Robertson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godeauxs head.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godeaux avoids it.
Robertson trying to land knees to the body.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Godeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Godeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Godeaux's hands.
Godeaux moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Godeaux throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Godeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
The fighters circling - Godeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robertson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Godeaux.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godeaux.
Robertson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut.
Robertson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Godeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Godeaux pushes him off.
Robertson moves out of range as Godeaux strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Godeaux throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Godeaux misses with a looping right.
Robertson takes one on the button.
Godeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson slips a straight right by Godeaux.
Godeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson punishes Godeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson throws a hook but Godeaux blocks it.
Godeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godeaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Godeaux throws a hook but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson swings for the body but Godeaux moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godeaux slips under a jab from Robertson.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Godeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godeaux avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Robertson slips a straight right by Godeaux.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godeaux.
Robertson throws a low kick, looking for Godeaux's leg but Godeaux calmly moves out of range.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godeaux lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Godeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robertson.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
A decent looking cross lands there for Godeaux.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robertson slips a jab from Godeaux.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson throws a leg kick that misses.
Godeaux stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Godeaux lands with a cross.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Godeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Godeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson moves away from the strike by Godeaux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boudreaux Godeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Godeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick
and Godeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Robertson digs a good hook to Godeaux's body.
Robertson throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Godeaux misses.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Godeaux moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Robertson slips a jab from Godeaux.
A jab from Godeaux misses.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Robertson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Godeaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Godeaux dips to his left and cracks Robertson with an uppercut!
Godeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Godeaux misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands a nice shot that snaps Godeaux's head back.
Godeaux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Godeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Robertson throws a hook but Godeaux avoids it easily.
Godeaux throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Robertson clinches but Godeaux breaks the clinch
and Godeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Godeaux works the jab nicely.
Godeaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Godeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Godeaux.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robertson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robertson tries to land knees in the clinch but Godeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Godeaux breaks the clinch.
Robertson misses with a body punch
and Godeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Godeaux does no damage.
Godeaux checks a leg kick.
Godeaux throws a hook to the side of Robertson's head but Robertson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Godeaux.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Godeaux.
George Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Godeaux on the side of the head.
Robertson wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godeaux moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Robertson.
Robertson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Godeaux.
A jab from Robertson does it's job there.
Robertson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Godeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Robertson's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Robertson there.
A clash of legs there as Godeaux blocks the low kick.
Godeaux lands a head shot.
Robertson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godeaux swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Robertson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Godeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Robertson's head.
Robertson tries to clinch up
and Godeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Godeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Godeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Robertson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godeaux.
Godeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boudreaux Godeaux's cut.
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.
Godeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Godeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Godeaux there.
A jab from Godeaux finds it's way through Robertson's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Godeaux as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Godeaux blocks the low kick.
Robertson slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Godeaux.
Godeaux cracks Robertson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Godeaux.
Robertson tries to clinch but Godeaux moves away
and Godeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Godeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Godeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godeaux misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Godeaux misses.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Godeaux looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Godeaux moves out of range as Robertson throws a body kick.
Robertson closes the distance but Godeaux moves to the side
and Godeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godeaux.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Godeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Robertson's head.
Decent striking displayed by Godeaux there.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Godeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Godeaux pushes him off.
Godeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robertson digs a good body shot into Godeaux's ribs.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Godeaux misses with a wild combination.
Robertson works the jab nicely.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Godeaux saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Godeaux does it's job there.
Robertson slips under a jab from Godeaux.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Godeaux moved away.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Godeaux keeps it at a distance.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Robertson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Robertson misses
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Godeaux.
Godeaux looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Godeaux lunges at Robertson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robertson's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Godeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robertson lands a slapping body shot.
Godeaux lands a two punch combo.
Robertson dips to his left and cracks Godeaux with an uppercut!
A jab from Robertson misses.
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Godeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Boudreaux Godeaux's cut.
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.
Godeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Robertson slips under a jab from Godeaux.
Godeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Godeaux checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Robertson.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Godeaux. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godeaux checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godeaux.
Godeaux lands with a straight right. Robertson didn't see that one coming.
Godeaux misses with a looping right.
Robertson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Robertson's head back.
Godeaux misses with a double jab
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Godeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Godeaux catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut.
Robertson darts in and clinches Godeaux up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Godeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson taking a breather.
Godeaux manages to break the clinch.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Godeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Godeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Godeaux counters with a two punch combo.
Godeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertson's head backwards.
Godeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Godeaux is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux defending well as Robertson loads up on a big left hand.
Robertson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Robertson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Godeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson is rocked!
Godeaux jabs Robertson right on the nose. Robertson blinks but takes it well.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Godeaux finish him?
Godeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robertson darts in and clinches Godeaux up against the cage.
Godeaux breaks the clinch.
Godeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robertson on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Godeaux.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Robertson! He's out on his feet! Godeaux rushes in and drops Robertson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boudreaux Godeaux!
Boudreaux Godeaux retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Fwapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tra Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Fwapp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tra Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton fails with a takedown attempt.
Fulton scores with a jab to the body.
Fwapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fwapp tries to land a front kick but Fulton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fulton misses with a wild body shot.
Fulton moves into the clinch successfully.
Fulton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fwapp backwards.
A hook to the body from Fwapp.
Fwapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Fwapp.
A big left from Fulton misses.
Fulton forces Fwapp back against the cage and clinches.
Fulton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fwapp breaks the clinch.
Fulton checks the leg kick.
Fwapp throws a jab when Fulton was well out of range.
Fwapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Fwapp.
Fwapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fulton was well out of range. Poor timing from Fwapp.
Tra Fulton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fulton scores with a jab. Fwapp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fulton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fwapp.
Fulton darts in trying to clinch
and Fwapp counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tra Fulton has been cut.
Fwapp misses with an uppercut.
Fulton misses with a looping right.
Fwapp moves in looking to clinch but Fulton pushes him off.
Fwapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Fulton scores with a punch to the head.
Fwapp 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.
Fwapp throws a jab when Fulton was well out of range.
Fwapp throws a jab when Fulton was well out of range.
Fwapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fulton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fwapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fwapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fwapp defends it nicely.
Fulton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton has closed the distance and engaged Fwapp in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fwapp scores with a hook to the body.
Fulton struggles to land a body shot inside as Fwapp controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Fwapp.
Fulton looks gassed!
Fwapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fulton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fwapp.
That has opened up Tra Fulton's cut even more.
Fulton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fwapp scores with a body shot.
Fwapp misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fwapp. That snapped Fulton's head back.
Good leg kick by Fwapp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fwapp scores with a decent looking hook.
The cut above Tra Fulton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fwapp lands a big right hand that sends Fulton crashing to the mat! Fwapp stays standing though and waves Fulton back to his feet!
Tra Fulton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tra Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Fwapp!
Bob Fwapp retains his heavyweight title!
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