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Destiny 143: Hermano vs. Crowe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannis Modigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johannis Modigh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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216 lbs
36 - 31 - 1 |
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215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
36 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juancho Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johannis Modigh!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modigh connects with a body shot.
Rivera throws a right hand that Modigh ducks under and follows up with a left that Modigh also avoids with ease.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modigh.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Modigh's shoulder, as Modigh tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Modigh.
Rivera works Modigh's body with a nice hook.
Modigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Modigh blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Modigh looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera throwing a counter right hand but Modigh manages to avoid it.
Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Modigh moves away and avoids it.
Juancho Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Rivera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Modigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modigh punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Modigh throws a head kick that Rivera semi-blocks.
It looks like Juancho Rivera has been cut.
Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Modigh ducks down to avoid it.
Modigh throws a head kick that half lands.
Modigh ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Modigh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Modigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Modigh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Modigh slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Rivera coming out on top.
Modigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Modigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Modigh throws a head kick that misses.
Modigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Modigh.
Modigh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick from Modigh lands but Rivera takes it in his stride.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
Modigh is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Modigh.
Modigh throws a front kick that sends Rivera stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera throws a lazy uppercut
and Modigh counters by clinching up.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Modigh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Modigh controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modigh.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Modigh won't allow it.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modigh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Modigh lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Modigh.
Modigh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Modigh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Modigh scores with a hook to the body.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Modigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Modigh gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Modigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Modigh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivera cracks Modigh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Modigh lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Modigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Modigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Modigh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Modigh scores with a head kick.
That kick from Modigh tenderised Rivera's leg. Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Modigh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Modigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Modigh checks a leg kick.
Rivera cracks Modigh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Modigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivera's sensitive parts.
Modigh throws a wild body kick that Rivera sees coming a mile off.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera misses with a jab to the body
and Modigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Modigh clinches.
Modigh lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannis Modigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juancho Rivera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rivera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Rivera
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Modigh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivera lunges at Modigh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Modigh's hand.
Modigh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Modigh keeps Rivera at a distance using the push kick.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Modigh.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Modigh can pounce on him.
Modigh slips under a jab.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Modigh jumps back.
Modigh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by Modigh.
Modigh lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Modigh counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modigh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Modigh.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johannis Modigh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Modigh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Modigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Modigh.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Modigh.
Rivera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Modigh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Modigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Modigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Rivera misses with a body shot
and Modigh counters with an inside leg kick.
Modigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivera. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modigh feints and then cracks Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivera down.
Modigh lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Modigh takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rivera is rocked!
Juancho Rivera's cut is getting worse.
Modigh scores with a leg kick.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Modigh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Modigh slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Rivera seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Modigh.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modigh manages to avoid it.
Modigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Modigh connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modigh lands with a kick to the temple. Rivera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rivera avoids the head kick by Modigh.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Modigh connects with a leg kick. Rivera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modigh.
Modigh cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Modigh lands a front kick.
Modigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Modigh lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Modigh throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Modigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modigh manages to avoid it.
Rivera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Modigh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Modigh.
Good leg kick by Modigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Modigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Modigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modigh drops his hands momentarily and Rivera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modigh staying out of range there.
Modigh tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modigh.
Rivera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rivera swings for the body but Modigh moves out of range.
Modigh throws a big counter head kick but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Modigh moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Rivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Modigh pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Modigh lands a nice uppercut.
Modigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Modigh's elbow.
Johannis Modigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modigh.
Rivera pushes Modigh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modigh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannis Modigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juancho Rivera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Modigh misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Modigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Modigh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Modigh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Rivera misses.
A nice side step and Modigh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Modigh misses with a head kick.
Modigh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Modigh counters with a leg kick.
Modigh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modigh throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Modigh saw that one coming.
Modigh tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Modigh shapes to counter with a head kick.
Modigh swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Modigh.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Modigh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modigh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Modigh counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Modigh throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modigh.
Rivera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Modigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modigh scores with a jab to the body.
Modigh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Modigh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there
and Modigh counters with a left to the body.
Modigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Modigh tenderised Rivera's leg. Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modigh lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivera 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.
Modigh throws a head kick that half lands.
Juancho Rivera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Modigh connects with an inside leg kick.
Modigh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rivera rather than just go for the knockout.
Modigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Modigh.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modigh lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Modigh.
Modigh clinches up against the cage.
Modigh throws a head punch that misses.
Modigh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Modigh controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modigh is struggling to control the position.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Modigh.
Nice body punch from Modigh - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modigh.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Modigh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modigh.
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Modigh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Modigh backwards.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Modigh.
Modigh blocks an uppercut.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Modigh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Modigh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Modigh gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Modigh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Modigh avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Modigh lands a right hand.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Modigh drops Rivera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rivera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Modigh lands a big right hand that drops Rivera! The killer instinct kicks in and Modigh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Modigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannis Modigh!
Johannis Modigh 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Testing Inprogress will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Testing Inprogress!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson is looking to land body kicks.
Albertsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Inprogress attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inprogress counters with a straight right hand.
Albertsson avoids the head kick by Inprogress.
Albertsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Inprogress tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inprogress moves out of range as Albertsson throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Inprogress.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Inprogress sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inprogress throws a series of strikes that have Albertsson backpedaling.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inprogress lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Inprogress.
Albertsson misses with a hook
and Inprogress counters with a three punch combo that has Albertsson backing up. Albertsson nods at Inprogress to acknowledge the strikes.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Albertsson.
Inprogress fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inprogress is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Inprogress.
Inprogress shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albertsson sprawls well. Albertsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inprogress gets slowly back to his feet.
Albertsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inprogress checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Albertsson lands a leg kick that knocks Inprogress off balance momentarily.
Inprogress checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Inprogress blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Inprogress moved away.
Albertsson misses with a wild body shot.
Albertsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut
enabling Inprogress to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Inprogress is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress loads up on a big right hand but Albertsson slips the punch.
That kick from Albertsson tenderised Inprogress's leg. Inprogress is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inprogress takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Inprogress lands a nice shot that snaps Albertsson's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Inprogress checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Inprogress checks the leg kick.
Albertsson throws a looping overhand right but Inprogress ducks down to avoid it.
Inprogress throws a front kick aimed at Albertsson's knee but Albertsson avoids it well.
Inprogress throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Inprogress appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Albertsson throws a low kick, looking for Inprogress's leg but Inprogress calmly moves out of range.
Albertsson missing with a left hand there. Inprogress was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inprogress keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albertsson.
Albertsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inprogress has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
enabling Inprogress to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertsson ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Inprogress darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Albertsson is positioning himself well to prevent Inprogress advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress is controlling the pace.
Inprogress trying to mount his opponent but Albertsson defends it.
Albertsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Inprogress.
That's four 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.
Inprogress is keen to just control but Albertsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inprogress wants to pass the guard but Albertsson is defending well.
Inprogress is looking to stall here but Albertsson recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inprogress stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albertsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inprogress preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Testing Inprogress will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Albertsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Inprogress.
Inprogress ducks under a wild hook from Albertsson.
Inprogress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albertsson. That did some damage!
Inprogress uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inprogress.
Albertsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inprogress uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Inprogress appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albertsson scores with a nice right hand.
Inprogress pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albertsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Albertsson missing with a left hand there. Inprogress was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Inprogress showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albertsson.
A bone on bone clash there as Albertsson blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albertsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Inprogress.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a low kick, looking for Inprogress's leg but Inprogress calmly moves out of range.
Albertsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Inprogress moves out of range easily.
Albertsson tries a low kick but Inprogress avoids it.
Albertsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inprogress crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Albertsson - the referee stops the clock and Inprogress gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Albertsson. Inprogress manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Inprogress moves out of range easily.
Albertsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inprogress is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Inprogress waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inprogress counters with a nice body shot.
Albertsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Inprogress checks it well.
Albertsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bernt Albertsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Inprogress keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Inprogress throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albertsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albertsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress throws a hook to the side of Albertsson's head but Albertsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertsson is looking to counter punch.
Inprogress uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Inprogress counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inprogress.
Inprogress thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Albertsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albertsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inprogress.
Inprogress thumps Albertsson with a low kick.
Albertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inprogress thumps Albertsson with a low kick.
Albertsson dodges the punch combination from Inprogress.
Inprogress just misses with a punch to the body.
Inprogress getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albertsson is looking to chop away at Inprogress's legs.
Albertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inprogress misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Inprogress does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inprogress fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albertsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Inprogress is looking to slow Albertsson down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Albertsson finds it's target.
Albertsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Inprogress misses with a double jab.
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albertsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Inprogress has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Inprogress connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Inprogress tries a head kick but it misses.
Albertsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inprogress fails to land the takedown.
Inprogress scores with a jab. Albertsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inprogress at a distance.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Inprogress checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Albertsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albertsson.
Inprogress shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albertsson misses the shot to the body.
Albertsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Inprogress, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albertsson looks to throw the jab but Inprogress is out of range.
Albertsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Inprogress slams his shin into Albertsson's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Inprogress checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Inprogress blocks the leg kick.
Albertsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albertsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Testing Inprogress will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Albertsson 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Inprogress checks a leg kick.
Albertsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inprogress counters with an outside leg kick.
Inprogress loads up on a big right hand but Albertsson slips the punch.
Albertsson throws an off balance right hand
and Inprogress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inprogress tries a head kick but it misses.
Inprogress's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Inprogress throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Inprogress.
Inprogress 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.
Albertsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Inprogress.
Albertsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inprogress cracks the inside of Albertsson's front leg.
Albertsson digs a good body shot into Inprogress's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertsson scores with a jab. Inprogress acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inprogress throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inprogress throws a leg kick which misses Albertsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Albertsson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson connects with a body shot that sends Inprogress's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Inprogress.
Albertsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Inprogress counters with a left and a right that stings Albertsson.
Albertsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Inprogress throws a leg kick but Albertsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inprogress misses with a hook.
Albertsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Albertsson backing away here, and Inprogress unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Inprogress moves out of range of the body kick from Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Inprogress.
Albertsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albertsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Inprogress lands a nice shot that snaps Albertsson's head back.
Inprogress lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inprogress listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inprogress scores with a nice strike.
Bernt Albertsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Inprogress is just out of range.
Albertsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albertsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inprogress counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inprogress fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albertsson manages to avoid it.
Albertsson ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Inprogress throws a head kick that misses.
Inprogress cracks a nice hook into Albertsson's ribs.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Inprogress throws a push kick but Albertsson slaps the foot to one side.
Inprogress lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Albertsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Inprogress counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertsson swings widly with a right hand
and Inprogress counters with a body kick that stops Albertsson in his tracks momentarily.
Inprogress swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertsson tries to work over Inprogress's front leg with a kick but Inprogress checks it.
Albertsson throws a right hand that misses
and Inprogress makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Inprogress looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Inprogress counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inprogress has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Inprogress moved away.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Inprogress counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inprogress walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albertsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albertsson takes one on the button.
Inprogress thumps Albertsson with a low kick.
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Inprogress checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Inprogress checks a leg kick.
Inprogress shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Albertsson eats them both and turns towards Inprogress to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
Albertsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albertsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albertsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inprogress counters with a straight right hand.
Testing Inprogress is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inprogress throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut. Inprogress saw that one coming.
Albertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Inprogress to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Albertsson keeping full guard, as Inprogress tries to pass.
Inprogress controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inprogress pushing down on Albertsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Testing Inprogress comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inprogress 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Inprogress!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaqen Hghar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hghar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funky Polak - Pamiętaj. David Lemieux acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaqen Hghar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 25 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hghar tries to move into range but Lemieux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Hghar throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Hghar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lemieux throws a hook but Hghar blocks it.
Lemieux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hghars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lemieux ducks right into an uppercut from Hghar.
Nice straight punches there by Lemieux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemieux.
Hghar misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux tries to move into range but Hghar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hghar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Hghar's shoulder, as Hghar tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux moves out of range of the strikes.
Hghar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at He Man Women Haters Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux moves out of range as Hghar strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Hghar.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Hghar ducks down to avoid it.
Hghar slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Hghar throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Hghar.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Lemieux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lemieux defending well as Hghar loads up on a big left hand.
Hghar moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Lemieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hghar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hghar throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux dips to his left and cracks Hghar with an uppercut!
Hghar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux drops Hghar with a naaaaasty hook - Hghar is in real trouble here! Lemieux dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lemieux!
After winning the bout, David Lemieux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laprise closes the distance and clinches.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laprise shoots in but no luck this time.
Laprise moves into the clinch successfully.
Laprise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington lands a right hand.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laprise can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise working aggressively here.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laprise is keeping busy.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laprise backwards.
Laprise has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Washington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise looking for the choke from the back.
Laprise lands punches and elbows.
Laprise throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Laprise throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Washington!
Even with his hooks in, Laprise manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Laprise is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Washington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Washington for a finish.
Laprise looking to break Washington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Washington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laprise will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise missing with strikes.
Washington rolls, trying to escape but Laprise keeps control of the position.
Washington covering up well under a series of strikes from Laprise.
Laprise has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Laprise looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Washington is controlling Laprise 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Washington controlling from the top position.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laprise's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laprise's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise gets full guard.
Washington postures up in Laprise's guard and throws a big left but Laprise blocks it.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laprise wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Laprise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laprise keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Laprise working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Laprise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laprise wants to control but Washington passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laprise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Laprise's temple.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
Laprise trying to control but Washington postures up.
Laprise is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Washington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Washington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre Laprise will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laprise wants to clinch.
Laprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laprise off to one side.
Laprise with a poor takedown
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Laprise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laprise backwards.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Laprise has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laprise backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laprise blocks a body shot from Washington.
Laprise swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laprise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries for a takedown but Laprise manages to get underhooks.
Laprise tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Laprise lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laprise.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laprise.
Laprise tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washington stalling the fight.
I was talking to Laprise's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Laprise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Laprise goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washington continues to drive forward.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laprise.
Laprise tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise tries to clinch up.
Laprise has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Laprise.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
Pierre Laprise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laprise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Laprise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Laprise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laprise as he jumps to the side.
Laprise shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laprise.
Laprise shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Laprise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laprise somewhat.
Laprise gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laprise drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Laprise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Washington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laprise swings around for an armbar but Washington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laprise's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Laprise's brow.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laprise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laprise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington is trying to counter with his kicks.
Washington lands with a cross.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laprise misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre Laprise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington digs a right hand into Laprise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laprise's gas tank.
Laprise blocks a body shot from Washington.
Laprise has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laprise.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Laprise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Laprise is looking for a takedown.
Samuel Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laprise throws a head punch that misses.
Laprise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laprise circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laprise shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a right and a left that Laprise avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington with a jab.
Laprise ducks right into an uppercut from Washington.
Laprise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laprise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laprise is rocked!
Laprise fails with the takedown
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Laprise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laprise misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laprise seems to have got his legs back now.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington is working Laprise over against the cage.
Laprise has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Washington is trying to keep an underhook but Laprise manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Laprise is pressing down on Washington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laprise throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washington trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Laprise has wrist control.
Washington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laprise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laprise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Washington postures up in Laprise's guard and throws a big left but Laprise blocks it.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laprise keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
Samuel Washington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu has chosen Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasapaksu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pouncey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tasapaksu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pouncey pushes Tasapaksu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tasapaksu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pouncey is trying to stall.
Pouncey wants to break free but Tasapaksu has control.
Pouncey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tasapaksu effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tasapaksu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pouncey slowing the pace effectively.
Tasapaksu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pouncey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pouncey manages to end up in side control.
Tasapaksu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tasapaksu.
Pouncey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tasapaksu circles away quickly and effectively.
Pouncey misses with a takedown attempt
and Tasapaksu counters with an outside leg kick.
Pouncey walks into a left hand.
Pouncey has been working on his balance at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tasapaksu.
Pouncey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu misses with a double jab.
Pouncey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tasapaksu rushes Pouncey and presses him up against the cage.
Tasapaksu taking a breather.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Pouncey 's eye.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouncey misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu stalling in the clinch.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pouncey wants the takedown. Tasapaksu is fighting it off but Pouncey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tasapaksu's guard against the cage.
Tasapaksu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouncey is one step ahead there.
Pouncey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouncey throws an elbow that misses. Tasapaksu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pouncey's guard. Nice move by Tasapaksu!
Pouncey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tasapaksu is one step ahead there.
Tasapaksu is looking to work some ground and pound but Pouncey has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pouncey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pouncey has escaped and now he's on top!
Tasapaksu is trying to control the position but Pouncey postures up.
Pouncey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pouncey preventing the sweep.
Pouncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pouncey lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pouncey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pouncey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pouncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouncey content to stall in guard here.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Pouncey from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pouncey dips to his left and cracks Tasapaksu with an uppercut!
Pouncey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tasapaksu at a distance.
Pouncey blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouncey checks a leg kick.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pouncey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
Tasapaksu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouncey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tasapaksu.
Pouncey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tatti Tasapaksu 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.
Pouncey cracks Tasapaksu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Tasapaksu finds it's target.
Tasapaksu misses with a combination
and Pouncey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tasapaksu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouncey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey working the head and body with strikes.
Tasapaksu sneaks back into half guard.
Tasapaksu is looking to improve his position.
Pouncey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tasapaksu is staying active underneath Pouncey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tasapaksu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pouncey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tasapaksu defending well though.
Pouncey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pouncey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey working Tasapaksu over with strikes.
Pouncey tries to pass to full mount but Tasapaksu defends it.
Tasapaksu tries to get to full guard but Pouncey has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tasapaksu keeping full guard, as Pouncey tries to pass.
Tasapaksu controlling Pouncey's posture.
Pouncey throwing strikes but missing.
Pouncey is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasapaksu has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouncey feints and as Tasapaksu raises his hands in defense, Pouncey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tasapaksu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pouncey passes Tasapaksu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pouncey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tasapaksu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pouncey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey is looking to take a break and control but Tasapaksu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouncey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tasapaksu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Pouncey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tasapaksu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tasapaksu avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
Tasapaksu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pouncey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pouncey scores with a three punch combo!
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pouncey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tasapaksu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pouncey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pouncey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tasapaksu.
Pouncey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tasapaksu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tasapaksu misses with a series of wild punches.
Pouncey takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pouncey throws a head punch that misses.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Pouncey 's eye.
Tasapaksu has Pouncey pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tasapaksu.
A frustrated look appears on Pouncey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pouncey avoids the elbow strike from Tasapaksu, against the cage.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it misses.
Pouncey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tasapaksu smiles and moves away.
Tasapaksu tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu moves out of range of the leg kick from Pouncey.
An inside leg kick from Tasapaksu misses.
Pouncey attempts a counter takedown but Tasapaksu avoids it well and moves away.
Pouncey throws a chopping leg kick but Tasapaksu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu tries to counter with a clinch but Pouncey shakes him off and moves away.
Pouncey jabs at Tasapaksu's body.
Tasapaksu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses
and Pouncey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pouncey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasapaksu pulls Pouncey in close to prevent any damage.
Tasapaksu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey looking to pass the guard.
Tasapaksu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tasapaksu trying to control the position here.
Pouncey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tasapaksu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pouncey.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Pouncey with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tasapaksu lands a nice looking body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tasapaksu enables Pouncey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tasapaksu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pouncey is pushing down on Tasapaksu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tasapaksu is fighting to maintain full guard but Pouncey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pouncey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pouncey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tasapaksu to regain full guard.
Pouncey trying to control but Tasapaksu is working from the bottom.
Pouncey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelvin Pouncey.
I think Pouncey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Beattie slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
Beattie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beattie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beattie throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Beattie sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beattie is out of range.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Beattie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beattie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beattie misses with a hook.
Beattie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hugs & Kisses in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Beattie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wilson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Wilson is rocked!
Beattie steps in with a hook that catches Wilson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Beattie follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wilson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Beattie!
Chris Beattie 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Money for Nothing. Elwood has chosen Ice Cube - Why We Thugs as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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166 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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170 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood lands a left and a right that send Money crashing to the mat, dazed. Elwood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Money is rocked!
It looks like Gimme Money has been cut.
Elwood swinging wildly here.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elwood and Money are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Elwood throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Money into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Elwood knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Elwood!
Jake Elwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gimme Money was interviewed post fight and said 'That's gonna cost me a pretty penny.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faldo comes to the cage accompanied by Paparazzi Pone - Man Down. Velmu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Andrea Bocelli - Por ti volare. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjoe Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Velmu both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.
Velmu gets a clinch.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faldo's face.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faldo taking a breather.
Faldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Faldo blocks it.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Faldo is blocking nicely.
Faldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faldo can't find room to land a body shot as Velmu controls the action.
Velmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Faldo blocks with his arms.
Faldo slows down the pace here.
Faldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Velmu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velmu connects with a knee to the head.
Faldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Faldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faldo misses with the head strike.
Faldo avoiding damage as Velmu throws knees to the body.
Velmu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Faldo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faldo tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faldo.
Faldo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo lands a right hand.
Faldo misses with a body punch.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
Faldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo.
Faldo lands a nice uppercut.
Faldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Velmu scores with a knee to the head.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Faldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Faldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velmu trying to land knees to the body.
Faldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velmu scores with a knee to the head.
Faldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Velmu obliges.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Faldo is blocking nicely.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Faldo blocks it.
Faldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nick Faldo's cut is getting worse.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velmu's elbow.
Faldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo.
Faldo misses with the head strike.
Faldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velmu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faldo stalls.
Faldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Faldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjoe Velmu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velmu looks to land a combination but Faldo avoids it well.
Velmu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faldo. Faldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velmu tries to clinch but Faldo moves out of range.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velmu moves into the clinch successfully.
Velmu lands a knee to the head.
Faldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo has a couple of punches blocked by Velmu.
Faldo lands a shoulder strike.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Faldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faldo is pushing Velmu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faldo tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faldo scores with a shot to the side of Velmu's head.
Faldo lands a shoulder strike.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Faldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Faldo.
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.
Faldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faldo.
Velmu missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Faldo.
Velmu lands a good knee to the midsection. Faldo won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Faldo.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Faldo blocks it.
Faldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Faldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Faldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velmu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Faldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Faldo working aggressively here.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faldo avoids it.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faldo misses with a body punch.
Faldo slows down the pace here.
Faldo tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velmu prevents a body shot from Faldo.
Faldo managing to block the knees to the body from Velmu.
Velmu trying to land knees to the body.
Faldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Faldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Velmu controls his hands.
Faldo tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
Velmu blocking some punches.
Faldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Faldo blocks it.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Faldo avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Faldo.
Velmu is breathing heavily.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Faldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Faldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
Faldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velmu or not.
Faldo trying to control the position but instead, Velmu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faldo into the cage.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Faldo avoids the damage to the body.
Faldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Faldo cracks Velmu with a nice body shot.
Faldo lands an uppercut.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Faldo blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good work by Velmu as he checks the leg kick.
Velmu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velmu throws a wild body kick that Faldo sees coming a mile off.
Velmu misses with a hook.
Velmu looks to land a combination but Faldo avoids it well.
A lazy left from Velmu finds it's target.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch but Faldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faldo feints and then cracks Velmu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velmu down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Faldo.
Faldo tries to work over Velmu's front leg with a kick but Velmu checks it.
Velmu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Velmu.
Faldo delivers a nice body kick.
Velmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faldo cracks Velmu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu moves out of range of the body kick from Faldo.
Faldo thumps Velmu with a low kick.
Velmu doesn't manage to clinch there - Faldo circles away.
Faldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Velmu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Velmu misses with a series of wild punches.
Velmu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velmu misses with a hook.
Velmu throws a right hand that Faldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Faldo also avoids with ease.
Faldo lands a leg kick that knocks Velmu off balance momentarily.
Faldo connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velmu.
Velmu scores with a head kick.
Velmu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Faldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faldo looks to land a body kick but Velmu moved away.
Velmu throws a jab when Faldo was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Faldo.
Faldo moves out of range as Velmu strikes.
Faldo tries to counter by clinching up but Velmu breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Faldo - just one landing.
Faldo lunges at Velmu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Velmu's hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Faldo.
Velmu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faldo throws a looping overhand right but Velmu ducks down to avoid it.
Velmu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faldo takes one to the chin there.
Faldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velmu. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Velmu.
As Velmu tries to get set, Faldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Velmu manages to avoid the attempt.
Faldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velmu was well out of range. Poor timing from Faldo.
Velmu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velmu misses with a two punch combination.
Velmu throws a right and a left that Faldo avoids nicely.
Velmu wants to clinch.
Faldo punishes Velmu's body with a nice straight punch.
Faldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velmu is able to avoid easily.
Faldo connects with a leg kick. Velmu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo misses with a straight left.
Velmu throws a counter combo.
Faldo keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Velmu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velmu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Faldo.
Faldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velmu in his tracks.
Velmu scores with the left hand. Faldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Velmu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Velmu.
Faldo with a nice cross.
Faldo with a jab.
Faldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velmu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velmu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nick Faldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Faldo throws a looping overhand right but Velmu ducks down to avoid it.
Velmu throws a fast counter high kick but Faldo manages to duck under it in time.
Faldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Velmu throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Faldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faldo!
Nick Faldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Annihilator - Fun Palace kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leland Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmer.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Manley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
Palmer throws a hook to the side of Manley's head but Manley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manley shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Manley shows good takedown defense.
Palmer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palmer lands with a hook. Manley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manley sprawls well. Manley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Huey Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leland Palmer.
Palmer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Manley trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Manley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manley controls the pace.
Palmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Palmer, not yet.
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manley defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Manley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manley defends well.
Manley lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manley wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Manley working some strikes from top position.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Manley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Manley is looking to advance position but Palmer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Manley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Manley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Palmer is keen to just control but Manley is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
Palmer wants to take a breather but Manley is having none of it.
Manley controlling the position for now.
Manley wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manley tries to get to full guard but Palmer has control of the leg.
Manley keeping hold of Palmer's head, controlling as best he can.
Manley regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palmer trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Manley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manley trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palmer won't allow Manley to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huey Manley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Palmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manley is controlling Palmer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Manley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.
Huey Manley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer is thwarting Manley's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is looking to advance position but Manley won't allow it.
Manley gets full guard.
Manley has momentary wrist control but Palmer slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manley holds on and takes a little breather.
Manley wants to hit a switch here but Palmer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manley there!
Palmer prevents Manley from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manley, who protects the arm well.
Manley tries to bench press Palmer off him but Palmer keeps the position.
Manley taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palmer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the position but Manley is working away.
Manley pushes Palmer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palmer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palmer trying to control the position but Manley is working away.
Manley keeping his opponent close.
Palmer throws an elbow but Manley slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manley manages to get back to half guard.
Manley is doing well to control the position and prevent Palmer from advancing to side control.
Manley gets full guard.
Palmer forces his way into half guard.
Manley is looking to control Palmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manley avoid being mounted?
Palmer prevents Manley from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer working over Manley with some ground and pound. Manley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Palmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Manley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Palmer 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!
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manley avoids it really well and circles away.
Manley staying out of range there.
Leland Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley delivers a nice body kick.
Manley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palmer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Palmer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Palmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up with Manley, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes Manley against the cage but Manley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manley pinned against the cage. Manley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huey Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leland Palmer.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palmer.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley landing with the ground and pound.
Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer looking to control.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
Palmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manley.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manley is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palmer trying to control the position.
Manley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manley wants to stand but Palmer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Palmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Manley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Palmer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Manley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manley wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
Palmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Huey Manley.
I think Manley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Huey Manley!
In defeat, Leland Palmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'i forgot to raise my morale. :( enjoy your free victory!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. Johnny Crowe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Hermano walks into a jab.
Crowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnny Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Hermano misses.
Hermano lands with a good body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Hermano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Hermano moves away and avoids it.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano cracks a nice hook into Crowe's ribs.
Crowe throws a leg kick
and Hermano counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowe gets caught napping as Hermano dives in and scores a takedown. Crowe manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe is adopting a defensive guard.
Hermano trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe trying to control the position here.
Hermano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hermano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano checks a low kick from Crowe.
Nice defenses there by Hermano.
Hermano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowe checks it well.
Hermano lands a jab to the head.
Crowe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crowe was covering up waiting for the punch and Hermano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano preventing the sweep.
Hermano is working Crowe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crowe is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermano.
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Hermano postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crowe holds on and takes a little breather.
Hermano postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crowe trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hermano lands a jab to Crowe's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Crowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano slips under a jab.
Crowe throws a combination. Hermano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Crowe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermano misses with a hook. Crowe ducked under it nicely.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowe misses with a leg kick
and Hermano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnny Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Hermano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Crowe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Hermano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Hermano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hermano or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowe, which made it look bad.
Hermano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hermano looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermano working for a triangle but Crowe defends it easily.
Crowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowe trying to control but Hermano is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crowe defends well.
Hermano wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Hermano is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crowe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hermano's body to avoid the submission. Hermano has instead reached around Crowe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hermano arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano retains his featherweight title!
Pelle Hermano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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