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Prestige FC 52: Senso PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Neves Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Cesar Neves Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Neves Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Neves Jr lands with a cross.
Neves Jr darts in and clinches Kerr up against the ropes.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Neves Jr controls the action.
Neves Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Neves Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neves Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Neves Jr controls the action.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
Kerr struggles to land a body shot inside as Neves Jr controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neves Jr blocks a body shot from Kerr.
Kerr avoiding damage as Neves Jr throws knees to the body.
Kerr tries to work over Neves Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves Jr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kerr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries to stall but Neves Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kerr misses with a body punch.
Kerr struggles to land a body shot inside as Neves Jr controls his hands.
Kerr misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Neves Jr.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Neves Jr tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
Kerr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neves Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Neves Jr controls the action.
Neves Jr avoids the elbow strike from Kerr, against the ropes.
Neves Jr is leaning against Kerr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neves Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves Jr's elbow.
Neves Jr misses with a body punch.
Neves Jr misses with a body punch.
Neves Jr misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from Neves Jr.
Kerr fails with the takedown.
Kerr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neves Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerr keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerr shoots in and drives through. Neves Jr sprawls well.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Kerr.
Neves Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up with Neves Jr, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes Neves Jr against the ropes but Neves Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neves Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neves Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerr fails with the takedown
and Kerr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neves Jr clinches up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neves Jr blocks a body shot from Kerr.
Neves Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neves Jr tries to clinch up but Kerr circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerr with the counter takedown but Neves Jr avoids it easily.
A combination from Neves Jr does no damage.
Neves Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerr was well out of range. Poor timing from Neves Jr.
Kerr with the counter takedown but Neves Jr avoids it easily.
Neves Jr gets a clinch.
Neves Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Neves Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kerr tries to stall but Neves Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Neves Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neves Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerr moves away.
Kerr with the counter takedown but Neves Jr avoids it easily.
Kerr shoots for a double leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Kerr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neves Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neves Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Kerr wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neves Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Neves Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neves Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neves Jr manages to break the clinch.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt - Neves Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neves Jr circles away.
Kerr dives in and scores a takedown into Neves Jr's guard.
Neves Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr advances position into side control!
Neves Jr tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kerr drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kerr is pushing down on Neves Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neves Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neves Jr is not content to let Kerr control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerr pulls his head out easily.
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerr pulls his head out easily.
Kerr is trying to control. Neves Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neves Jr is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neves Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Kerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neves Jr keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neves Jr won't allow Kerr to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neves Jr.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Neves Jr keeps moving.
Kerr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Neves Jr looking for a sweep but Kerr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Neves Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Neves Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around?
Kerr looking to control but Neves Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne Kerr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neves Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Neves Jr is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neves Jr moves into full guard.
Neves Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kerr stacks Neves Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kerr!
Kerr trying to control the action but Neves Jr is working from the bottom.
Neves Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr moves into full mount!
Kerr wants to control the pace but Neves Jr is squirming around nicely.
Neves Jr is looking to improve his position but Kerr isn't that keen on the idea.
Kerr tries to control but Neves Jr wriggling away.
Neves Jr tries to reverse the position but Kerr maintains control.
Neves Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr looking to control but Neves Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neves Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kerr trying to control from half guard but Neves Jr is working away.
Kerr works his way into side control.
Neves Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neves Jr is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Kerr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neves Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Neves Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kerr checks it.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but Neves Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Neves Jr is predictable there
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neves Jr won't be happy with that.
Neves Jr regains half guard.
Neves Jr is looking to improve his position.
Neves Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neves Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neves Jr won't allow Kerr to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Neves Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Kerr sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Kerr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Neves Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neves Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kerr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kerr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Neves Jr!
Kerr has isolated one of Neves Jr's arms. Neves Jr looking to fight him off but Kerr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Kerr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pena Trasseli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Trasseli.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trasseli.
Trasseli tried to score with a low kick but Darrow checks it.
Darrow checks the leg kick.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Darrow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darrow cracks the inside of Trasseli's front leg.
Trasseli misses with a hook.
Darrow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trasseli's sensitive parts.
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Trasseli.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Trasseli blocking some punches.
Trasseli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Darrow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Darrow seems content to control.
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!
Darrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli is not content to let Darrow control the position.
Darrow stops Trasseli from getting back to his feet.
Darrow trying to control from half guard but Trasseli is working away.
Darrow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Trasseli.
Darrow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Darrow tries to pass to full mount but Trasseli defends it.
Darrow controlling the pace.
Trasseli is trying to stand up here but Darrow is controlling him well.
Darrow trying to control from half guard but Trasseli is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trasseli is trying to stand up here but Darrow is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrow scores with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Darrow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Trasseli's front leg but catches the back leg as Trasseli tries to avoid it.
Darrow takes a swing at Trasseli's ribcage but misses.
Darrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trasseli.
Trasseli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trasseli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trasseli lands a nice shot that snaps Darrow's head back.
Darrow clinches.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trasseli tries to pull guard but Darrow forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trasseli or not.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trasseli pushes Darrow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trasseli blocks an uppercut.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Trasseli.
Trasseli wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow tries to work over Trasseli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trasseli blocks a body shot from Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trasseli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trasseli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Trasseli manages to break the clinch.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Trasseli moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trasseli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darrow counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trasseli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trasseli with a jab.
Darrow throws a low kick, looking for Trasseli's leg but Trasseli calmly moves out of range.
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trasseli throws the kick towards the body but Darrow avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darrow throws a solid leg kick but Trasseli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darrow.
Trasseli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Trasseli.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Trasseli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Trasseli's leg. Trasseli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trasseli looks to land a combination. Darrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trasseli tries a head kick but it misses.
Trasseli misses with a right hand
and Darrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darrow.
Darrow throws the kick towards the body but Trasseli avoids it.
Trasseli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Trasseli sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trasseli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Trasseli backs away, Darrow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trasseli throws a leg kick
and Darrow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli blocks a leg kick.
Trasseli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow instigates a clinch.
Trasseli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trasseli goes for a takedown attempt but Darrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trasseli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trasseli is breathing heavily.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trasseli moves away.
Trasseli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trasseli wants to land a leg kick but Darrow is out of range.
Trasseli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Trasseli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trasseli blocking some punches.
Trasseli prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Trasseli takes a shot to the head.
Trasseli can't get the takedown.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Trasseli.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Trasseli.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Trasseli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Trasseli's head.
Trasseli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darrow's elbow.
A short left from Darrow.
Darrow connects with a knee to the head.
Trasseli is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Trasseli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trasseli is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trasseli seems to have recovered his senses.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Trasseli's ribcage. Trasseli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Trasseli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trasseli blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Trasseli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trasseli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darrow is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Trasseli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Darrow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trasseli.
Trasseli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trasseli tries to move into range but Darrow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trasseli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow moves into the clinch successfully.
Trasseli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trasseli throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trasseli throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Trasseli checks it.
A head kick by Darrow misses
and Trasseli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trasseli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darrow tries to clinch but Trasseli is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trasseli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Trasseli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Darrow backs off Trasseli throws a huge counter combo but Darrow manages to avoid it all.
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trasseli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trasseli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darrow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trasseli works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
Darrow wants to clinch
and Trasseli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Trasseli misses its intended target.
Trasseli throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow throws a solid leg kick but Trasseli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Trasseli avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trasseli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trasseli throws a head kick but Darrow moves out of range.
Trasseli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Darrow.
Trasseli walks into a left hand.
Darrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trasseli can't get the takedown.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Trasseli.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries a body shot but Trasseli blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trasseli is defending well for now.
Trasseli takes a shot to the head.
Darrow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trasseli can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trasseli's efforts to push away.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trasseli has had enough of the clinch but Darrow keeps him there for the moment.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Trasseli controls his hands.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trasseli tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Trasseli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Trasseli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trasseli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Trasseli blocking some punches.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trasseli is defending well for now.
Trasseli avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Trasseli wants a takedown but no success here.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Trasseli.
Darrow presses Trasseli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darrow tries a body shot but Trasseli blocks it.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Trasseli controls his hands.
Darrow tries to work over Trasseli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Trasseli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Trasseli backwards.
Darrow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trasseli.
Evan Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Trasseli's takedown attempt.
Pena Trasseli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Trasseli.
Trasseli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trasseli's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trasseli checks a leg kick.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trasseli moves away.
Darrow scores with a nice strike.
Trasseli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darrow lands with a kick to the temple. Trasseli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Trasseli is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trasseli is defending well for now.
Trasseli swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trasseli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darrow has him pressed against the ropes.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trasseli is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darrow 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Darrow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarno Lackenmeier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michael Jackson Billie Jean. 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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42
243 lbs
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260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bjarno Lackenmeier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin misses with a wild combination.
Lackenmeier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Bjarno Lackenmeier has been cut.
Lackenmeier clinches with his opponent.
Lackenmeier stalling the fight.
Erokhin blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Erokhin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lackenmeier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erokhin is defending well for now.
Lackenmeier takes a shot to the head.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lackenmeier throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Erokhin as Lackenmeier tries to tie him up.
Lackenmeier taking a breather.
Erokhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erokhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Erokhin as Lackenmeier tries to tie him up.
Erokhin tries a knee to the head but Lackenmeier blocks it.
Lackenmeier misses with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lackenmeier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erokhin is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackenmeier dodges an elbow strike from Erokhin.
A bit of stalling here from Erokhin.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lackenmeier avoids it.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erokhin throws an elbow but it misses.
Erokhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lackenmeier blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Erokhin looks winded!
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Konstantin Erokhin has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erokhin's defenses.
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lackenmeier is looking to control Erokhin's arms but Erokhin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lackenmeier has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lackenmeier can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Erokhin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lackenmeier effectively controlling the action here.
Erokhin misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
Erokhin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erokhin throws an elbow that misses.
Lackenmeier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erokhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Konstantin Erokhin's cut even more.
Lackenmeier tries to throw a body punch but Erokhin avoids it by throwing Lackenmeier back against the ropes.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lackenmeier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier stalling.
Erokhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lackenmeier lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow that stopped Erokhin in his tracks for a moment.
Lackenmeier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Erokhin fails to land.
Erokhin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Konstantin Erokhin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Erokhin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lackenmeier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.
Konstantin Erokhin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Erokhin managing to block the knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lackenmeier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erokhin is defending well for now.
Erokhin misses with a knee to the head.
Erokhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lackenmeier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lackenmeier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Konstantin Erokhin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bjarno Lackenmeier!
Bjarno Lackenmeier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Beginnings. Rostowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: VITER - Marichka. Bread Panterson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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141 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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35
137 lbs
24 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson misses with a double jab
and Rostowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panterson won't be happy with that.
Rostowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rostowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panterson, who protects the arm well.
Rostowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panterson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rostowski's guard! Nice work there by Panterson!
Panterson wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rostowski is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panterson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rostowski has managed to get both his arms back between Panterson's legs - danger averted.
Panterson has momentary wrist control but Rostowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Rostowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rostowski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rostowski seems to have locked his on tight now - Panterson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rostowski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andrzej Rostowski!
A less than humble Andrzej Rostowski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Bread Panterson had this to say: 'Sometimes, we win, and sometimes we lost, but in the end we, all both persevere in life!so in this defeat, i will not hinder, and i'll be back much stronger than before'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalju Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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186 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalju Kulli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harris!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulli, pushing him back against the ropes.
Harris has Kulli pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kulli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kulli.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kulli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalju Kulli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harris.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalju Kulli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulli.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kulli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulli trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulli backwards.
Kulli tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Kulli back against the ropes.
I was talking to Kulli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kulli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kulli throws an elbow that misses.
Harris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harris is working for takedown but Kulli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kulli gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Kulli breaks the clinch.
Kulli throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulli slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli misses the shot to the body.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulli breaks from the clinch.
Kulli thows a body kick. Harris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulli misses with a double jab.
Kulli misses with a head kick.
Harris avoids the body shot from Kulli.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulli throws a one two combo.
Kulli misses with a head kick.
Harris feints the counter takedown.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Kulli clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Kulli scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris has Kulli pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kulli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Kulli digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Kulli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Nice body punch from Kulli - that landed with a thud.
Harris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harris tries to pull guard but Kulli holds him up against the ropes and eventually Harris drops back down to his feet.
Kulli stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris looks winded!
Kulli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kulli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulli is trying to keep Harris in close.
Kulli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulli working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Kulli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulli is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulli has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Kulli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalju Kulli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulli. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris tests Kulli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulli cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Kulli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalju Kulli is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris moves out of range as Kulli strikes.
Kulli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harris is not content to let Kulli control the position.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulli tries to pass to full mount but Harris defends it.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli stalling.
Kulli wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Kulli tries to pass to full mount but Harris defends it.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kulli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulli lands strikes from half guard.
Kulli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Harris is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulli trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalju Kulli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kulli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulli controlling the action here.
Kulli trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulli working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kulli slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Kulli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harris looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kulli passes into side control!
Kulli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kulli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulli prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Kulli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kulli wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Kulli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harris is rocked!
Harris regains half guard.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulli is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Kulli sits in half guard.
Kulli controlling the action here.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kulli connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Kulli drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Kulli finish him?
Kulli content to control rather than advance.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Kulli is taking a breather. Harris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kulli'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.
Kulli is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Phil Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Kulli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harris is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalju Kulli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. Ronnie McDonald is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Musta Surma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surma swivels and escapes.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surma's waist but Surma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Surma gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the ropes.
Musta Surma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
A punch combination from Surma misses.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Surma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Surma.
Surma lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Surma.
Surma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Surma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Surma tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Surma throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Surma forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Surma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Surma.
McDonald is trying to drag Surma to the mat but Surma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Surma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surma misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Surma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Surma has McDonald pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Surma lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Surma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Surma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonald can turn it around.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ronnie McDonald has been cut.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Surma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Surma has him pressed against the ropes.
McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Surma is looking to reverse the position.
Surma isn't going anywhere.
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Surma defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Surma is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Surma sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surma is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Surma is looking to improve his position.
Surma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Surma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Surma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Surma continues to drive forward.
Surma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Surma has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Surma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Surma has him pressed against the ropes.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Surma is controlling him.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Surma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Surma throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Surma.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Surma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Surma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Surma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surma's waist but Surma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Surma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Surma drives through and clinches with McDonald against the ropes.
Surma looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Surma smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from Surma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musta Surma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Surma sprawls well.
Surma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Surma throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Musta Surma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surma pushes McDonald up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Surma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surma as he jumps to the side.
Surma tries to clinch up.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Surma shows good takedown defense.
Surma is looking to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch.
Surma clinches with his opponent.
Surma connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Surma.
McDonald is rocked!
Surma lands a left hand.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Surma finish him?
Musta Surma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Surma pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McDonald! Surma unloads with more strikes and McDonald sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Surma!
Musta Surma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet comes to the ring accompanied by Downstait - Open Your Eyes. Boros Monet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Szczęsny's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boros Monet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monet misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Monet.
Monet throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monet.
Szczęsny lands a jab.
Monet misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body shot.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Szczęsny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monet.
Monet tries to bum rush Szczęsny with a series of wild strikes but Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monet on the side of the head.
Monet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Monet is looking to wear down Szczęsny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
Szczęsny dodges the punch combination from Monet.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Monet is wise to it.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny gets a clinch.
Monet tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Monet in his tracks for a moment.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monet tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Monet back against the ropes.
Monet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Monet settles back down.
A big right from Monet misses.
A shot to the body from Monet misses
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
It looked like Monet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monet misses with a combination
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Monet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monet misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Szczęsny.
Monet tries to keep at a distance but Szczęsny has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monet tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Monet tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Monet has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Monet is trying to break free.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monet wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Szczęsny landing knees to the head.
Szczęsny has Monet pressed against the ropes, preventing Monet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four 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.
Monet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Monet is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczęsny has double underhooks.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away.
Szczęsny keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monet is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczęsny has double underhooks.
Szczęsny has Monet pressed against the ropes, preventing Monet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Monet ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Monet does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Monet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monet.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet.
Szczęsny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny clinches up with Monet and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Monet throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
Monet tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczęsny keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monet has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Monet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monet wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Monet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monet tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Monet.
Monet is trying to break free.
Monet manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Monet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Monet moves out of range.
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monet was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monet misses with a hook.
Szczęsny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet.
Monet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that misses.
Monet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szczęsny stuns Monet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Szczęsny lands with a cross.
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monet misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Monet moves out of range easily.
Monet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Szczęsny misses
and Monet counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Szczęsny is looking to clinch but Monet is avoiding it.
Monet throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Monet slips under a jab.
Monet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny tests Monet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet tries to move into range but Szczęsny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monet throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny cracks Monet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczęsny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Monet blocks it.
Monet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Monet missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Szczęsny releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny is trying to counter with his kicks.
Szczęsny closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Monet can't break the clinch.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Monet moves out of range.
Monet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szczęsny works over Monet's head and body with a nice combination.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monet. Monet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szczęsny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monet on the side of the head.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Monet throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monet tried to score with a low kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Monet's front leg but catches the back leg as Monet tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monet on the side of the head.
A jab from Monet misses.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Szczęsny looks to move away, Monet throws a big counter combo but Szczęsny just gets out of the way.
Monet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monet throws a right and a left that Szczęsny avoids nicely.
Monet throws a low kick but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szczęsny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins. David Grossman is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Bismark!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismark lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand.
Bismark misses with a straight right.
Bismark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bismark lands with a shot to the body.
Johann Bismark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bismark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Grossman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grossman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bismark misses with a body shot.
A combination from Grossman does no damage.
Grossman throws a right and a left that Bismark avoids nicely.
No joy there for Grossman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bismark connects with a body shot.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Bismark swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Bismark.
Grossman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossman misses with a body shot.
Grossman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bismark under the eye.
Good exchange - Bismark coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bismark connects with a couple of short punches.
Bismark throws a big elbow that misses.
Grossman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bismark is aware though and is defending well.
Bismark postures up.
Grossman wants to sweep but no luck.
Grossman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grossman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bismark controls the pace.
Grossman is looking for a triangle but Bismark pushes his legs off easily.
Bismark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bismark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bismark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismark looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bismark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bismark trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grossman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grossman keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Bismark from controlling successfully.
Bismark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark preventing the sweep.
Bismark wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
Grossman controls Bismark momentarily but Bismark frees himself.
Bismark trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Bismark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bismark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bismark looking to pass the guard.
Grossman trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bismark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grossman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bismark escapes and throws Grossman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bismark landing strikes.
Grossman is trying to get back to half guard.
Grossman struggling a bit here.
Grossman tries to bench press Bismark off him but Bismark keeps the position.
Bismark tries for a kimura but Grossman is defending well.
Bismark tries to advance position but instead Grossman slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Bismark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bismark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bismark blocks a jab.
Bismark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bismark showed some decent athleticism there.
Bismark wants to free his trapped foot but Grossman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grossman tries to get to full guard but Bismark has control of the leg.
Grossman moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bismark wants to pass the guard but Grossman is keeping the position.
Grossman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bismark slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman moves into full guard.
Grossman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bismark passes Grossman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bismark is trying to control. Grossman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bismark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grossman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bismark pulls his head out easily.
Bismark is pressing down on Grossman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grossman is holding on for now.
Bismark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bismark is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman moves into full guard.
Bismark preventing the sweep.
Bismark wants to pass the guard but Grossman is keeping the position.
Grossman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grossman is adopting a defensive guard.
Grossman working for a triangle but Bismark defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark wants to pass the guard but Grossman is keeping the position.
Bismark passes into half guard.
Grossman trying to control but Bismark postures up.
Bismark works his way into side control.
Bismark trying to control the position but Grossman is working away.
Grossman is trying to control Bismark's posture but Bismark avoids it.
Grossman is looking for a sweep.
That's four 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.
Grossman struggling a bit here.
Bismark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grossman keeps working.
Bismark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bismark is trying to get an arm triangle but Grossman is defending well.
Grossman is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bismark trying to control the action but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Bismark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Bismark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Grossman digs a good hook to Bismark's body.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bismark.
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bismark.
Grossman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bismark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Grossman misses.
Bismark with the counter takedown but Grossman avoids it easily.
Bismark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grossman works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bismark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Bismark from controlling successfully.
Bismark throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bismark tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard.
Bismark trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Bismark postures up in Grossman's guard and throws a big left but Grossman blocks it.
Bismark won't allow Grossman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismark is pushing down on Grossman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grossman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bismark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grossman trying to hold on to Bismark's head to control him but Bismark postures up.
Bismark lands with a punch from half guard.
Bismark is looking for a kimura but Grossman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bismark to get the leverage.
Grossman is staying active underneath Bismark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bismark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bismark is looking for a kimura here.
Bismark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grossman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grossman.
David Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bismark tries to score with some ground and pound. Grossman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bismark is looking to take a break and control but Grossman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grossman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grossman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bismark is just riding it out for now. Grossman eventually gives up the hold.
Bismark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grossman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark is pressing down on Grossman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grossman landing some decent shots from guard.
Grossman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bismark's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bismark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bismark is looking for a triangle but Grossman pushes his legs off easily.
Grossman stands and throws Bismark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grossman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bismark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johann Bismark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bismark keeps Grossman under control for a moment.
Bismark is looking for a sweep.
Grossman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bismark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Bismark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bismark parries the strikes from Grossman easily there. Grossman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bismark to escape.
Grossman misses with the ground and pound.
Grossman wants to stand but Bismark has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johann Bismark.
Well Bismark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Bismark!
A victorious Johann Bismark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZARILA KANDZE. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bellic's choice of entrance music: GTA 4 Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Kruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bellic throws Kruiz to one side and escapes!
Kruiz has closed the distance and engaged Bellic in a clinch.
Kruiz gets control of Bellic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kruiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic trying to control but Kruiz is working from the bottom.
Bellic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bellic looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellic, not yet.
Bellic can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bellic is concentrating on defense, preventing Kruiz from advancing position.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Kruiz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bellic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
David Bellic was interviewed post fight and said 'To my Fans im sorry I gave it my all and came up short. My hats off to my opponet he's a tough guy came out fought hard and was the better man. I'll be back and better then ever.'.
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