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Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahwaah Jeeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kahwaah Jeeri!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hayway has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Hayway.
Hayway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayway scores with a hook.
Jeeri misses with an uppercut.
Hayway scores with a leg kick.
Hayway looks to land a left hand but Jeeri moved out of range nicely.
Jeeri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayway throws a head kick but Jeeri moves out of range.
Hayway throws a chopping leg kick but Jeeri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Hayway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jeeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayway.
Jeeri misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri throws a big shot that misses.
Hayway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeeri misses with the combination.
It looked like Hayway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jeeri pushes Hayway up against the cage in a clinch.
Jeeri blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayway.
Hayway lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayway's elbow.
A short left from Hayway.
Hayway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayway blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jeeri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
Hayway misses with some punches.
Jeeri managing to block the knees to the body from Hayway.
Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayway stalling in the clinch but Jeeri improves position.
Jeeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hayway is pushing Jeeri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway working Jeeri over with knees to the body.
Jeeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
Jeeri lands a body punch.
Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayway's elbow.
Jeeri tries to throw a body punch but Hayway avoids it by throwing Jeeri back against the cage.
Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayway landing knees to the body.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Hayway blocks it.
Jeeri avoiding damage as Hayway throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayway.
Hayway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeeri backwards.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeeri's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jeeri tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayway throws a head punch that misses.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
Hayway working Jeeri over with knees to the body.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
Hayway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeeri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hayway after a bit of a struggle.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeeri avoids it.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayway's elbow.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Hayway blocks it.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hayway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jeeri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayway lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeeri tries to clinch but Hayway is having none of it.
Jeeri misses with a straight left.
Jeeri throws a head kick but Hayway moves out of range.
Jeeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayway tries for a takedown but Jeeri circles away easily
and Jeeri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeeri tries to clinch
and Jeeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nathan Hayway is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayway.
Jeeri misses with a straight left.
Jeeri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Hayway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeeri misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri 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.
Hayway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jeeri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeeri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayway swinging wildly here.
Jeeri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jeeri looks to land a left hand but Hayway moved out of range nicely.
Jeeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayway in his tracks.
Hayway scores with a jab.
Jeeri misses with a hook.
Jeeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayway's hands.
Jeeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Hayway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jeeri.
Hayway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeeri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeeri tries to clinch there but Hayway circles away.
Hayway misses with a hook.
Jeeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeeri blocks a leg kick.
Jeeri fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hayway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jeeri closes the distance and pushes Hayway back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayway.
Jeeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayway stalling.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayway has a couple of punches blocked by Jeeri.
Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayway tries to stall but Jeeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeeri wants a takedown.
Hayway misses with the head strike.
Jeeri blocking some punches.
Hayway lands a nice knee to the body.
Jeeri misses with a punch to the body.
Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayway's elbow.
Jeeri tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hayway lands a good knee to the midsection. Jeeri won't want to take too many of those.
Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeeri backwards.
Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeeri looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hayway obliges.
Jeeri is breathing heavily.
Hayway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hayway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeeri can do to turn this around?
Hayway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jeeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
Hayway scores with a hook to the body.
Hayway working aggressively here.
Hayway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeeri has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayway is trying to keep an underhook but Jeeri manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hayway manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeeri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayway isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jeeri stacks Hayway on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jeeri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Hayway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jeeri is looking to clinch.
Jeeri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hayways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hayway slips under a jab.
Jeeri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeeri throws a shot from downtown. Hayway moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Jeeri.
Hayway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jeeri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayway takes a swing at Jeeri's ribcage but misses.
Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Hayway.
Hayway cracks Jeeri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jeeri counters with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Jeeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeeri misses with a straight left.
Jeeri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hayway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeeri tries to score with a low kick but Hayway moves his leg out of the way.
Hayway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayway.
Jeeri moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeeri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hayway 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.
Jeeri tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jeeri.
Jeeri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kahwaah Jeeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeeri misses with a looping right.
Hayway thumps Jeeri with a low kick.
Hayway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayway takes a swing at Jeeri's ribcage but misses.
Hayway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jeeri!
Jeeri tries to score with a low kick but Hayway moves his leg out of the way.
Jeeri slips a jab from Hayway.
Hayway moves into the clinch.
Jeeri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeeri tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway can't find room to land a body shot as Jeeri controls the action.
Hayway tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeeri avoids the damage to the body.
Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayway blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
A short right from Hayway.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeeri blocks an uppercut.
Hayway utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hayway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nathan Hayway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayway blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayway working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hayway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hayway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hayway misses with the head strike.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
A short left from Hayway.
Jeeri blocks an uppercut.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayway connects with a knee to the head.
Nathan Hayway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
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 Nathan Hayway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Hayway!
Our winner, Nathan Hayway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 25 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lemieux throws a right hand that misses
and Andrews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lemieux thinking.
Lemieux scores with a nice strike.
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lemieux has time to react.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Andrews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lemieux's half guard.
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!
Andrews looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lemieux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking to escape.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemieux pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Andrews is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lemieux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lemieux is trying to stand up here but Andrews is controlling him well.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lemieux is trying to stand back up but Andrews is controlling him
Andrews takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Lemieux manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andrews keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews just leaning against Lemieux, taking a breather.
Lemieux manages to break the clinch.
Andrews throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemieux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Andrews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrews tries to clinch
and Lemieux counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux cracks Andrews with an open hand slap.
Andrews is rocked!
Lemieux moves in close and cracks Andrews with a massive right hand! Andrews, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes into the arena with Boondocks Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. Testing Inprogress will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
43 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Testing Inprogress!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inprogress checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leeroy throws a wild body kick that Inprogress sees coming a mile off.
Leeroy throws a sloppy head kick
and Inprogress counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leeroy scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Testing Inprogress has been cut.
Inprogress moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inprogress chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leeroy can pounce on him.
Inprogress throws a sloppy head kick and Leeroy moves out of range easily.
Leeroy throws a series of punches but Inprogress avoids them all with ease.
Inprogress throws a head kick that misses.
Inprogress ducks under a wild hook from Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Inprogress scores with a jab to the body.
Leeroy tries to sprawl but Inprogress drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Inprogress in particular looking to stall.
Leeroy tries to roll over but Inprogress keeps him under control.
Inprogress wants to control but Leeroy is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy tries to roll over but Inprogress keeps him under control.
Leeroy is working hard here to advance position.
Leeroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Inprogress trying to control but Leeroy is working from the bottom.
Inprogress pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leeroy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inprogress passes into half guard.
Inprogress frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Inprogress wants to take Leeroy's back here but Leeroy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Leeroy is squirming around, avoiding Inprogress's attempts to control the action.
Inprogress tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leeroy gets back to full guard.
Leeroy wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inprogress advances to half guard.
Inprogress is trying to control the action in half guard but Leeroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Inprogress is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leeroy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeroy moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Inprogress's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Inprogress passes into half guard.
Inprogress is trying to work for a kimura but Leeroy is defending well.
Inprogress seems to be working for a kimura but Leeroy defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Testing Inprogress dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Testing Inprogress's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Inprogress throws a good cross that connects.
Inprogress tries to move into range but Leeroy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Inprogress bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Inprogress advances to full mount.
Leeroy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inprogress trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leeroy is staying active underneath Inprogress, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Inprogress is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inprogress controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leeroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inprogress trying to control from half guard but Leeroy is working away.
Inprogress passes the guard and advances to mount!
Inprogress is looking to take Leeroy's back but instead Leeroy gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress wants to advance to full mount but Leeroy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Leeroy keeping moving, preventing Inprogress from controlling successfully.
Inprogress forces his way into half guard.
Inprogress keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Inprogress looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Inprogress trying to control the pace.
Inprogress is looking for a kimura but Leeroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inprogress to get the leverage.
Inprogress prevents Leeroy from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inprogress seems to be working for a kimura but Leeroy defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Testing Inprogress showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Testing Inprogress's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Leeroy throws a head kick that half lands.
Leeroy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Inprogress digs a good hook to Leeroy's body.
Bruce Leeroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Leeroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inprogress makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Inprogress connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Inprogress thumps Leeroy with a low kick.
Leeroy throws a lazy right hand but Inprogress sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Inprogress, right into the meat.
Inprogress uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeroy.
Inprogress scores with a punch to the head.
Inprogress displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leeroy throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Inprogress releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leeroy looks to land a right hand but Inprogress moved out of range.
Inprogress ducks under a wild hook from Leeroy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Inprogress thumps Leeroy with a low kick.
Leeroy clobbers Inprogress with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leeroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Inprogress counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leeroy throws a leg kick but Inprogress checks it.
Some wild striking there from Inprogress.
Inprogress throws a series of punches but Leeroy avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Leeroy misses.
Inprogress lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leeroy misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Leeroy is predictable there
and Inprogress counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leeroy misses with a left hand
and Leeroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leeroy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruce Leeroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inprogress avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inprogress. That's going to slow Leeroy down.
Inprogress connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leeroy. Leeroy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Inprogress counters with a nice body shot.
Inprogress ducks under a wild hook from Leeroy.
Inprogress throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leeroy.
A little feinted left hand from Leeroy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inprogress lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leeroy's sensitive parts.
Leeroy blocks a head kick by Inprogress.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Inprogress.
Leeroy throws a body shot but no joy.
Leeroy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leeroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inprogress circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inprogress scores with a jab. Leeroy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leeroy throws a push kick but Inprogress slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Inprogress was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leeroy throws a low kick but Inprogress moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inprogress. That's going to slow Leeroy down.
Leeroy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Inprogress swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leeroy blocks a head kick by Inprogress.
Leeroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Inprogress is just out of range.
Inprogress feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Inprogress.
Leeroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Inprogress is just out of range.
Inprogress scores with a head kick. Leeroy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Inprogress closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leeroy quickly recovers to half guard.
Leeroy is not content to let Inprogress control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruce Leeroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inprogress content to control rather than advance.
Inprogress is working for a kimura but Leeroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Testing Inprogress is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leeroy is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inprogress passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Leeroy's face as Inprogress controls the position.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Inprogress!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monsun Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Raban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
240 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monsun Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raban misses with a double jab
letting Moon counter with a right hand.
Moon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raban.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raban has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raban tries to land a leg kick but Moon saw it coming and moves away.
Raban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raban or not.
Raban prevents a body shot from Moon.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Raban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raban.
Raban tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon prevents a body shot from Raban.
Moon presses Raban against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moon working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban tries a body shot but Moon blocks it.
Moon looking for a takedown.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Moon cracks Raban with a nice body shot.
Raban misses with a punch to the body.
Moon is trying to break free.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raban's elbow.
Raban has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moon regains guard immediately.
Raban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon controls Raban momentarily but Raban frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon pulls Raban in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon pulls Raban in close to his closed guard and prevents Raban from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raban wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon wants to improve his position but instead Raban has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban content to control rather than advance.
Moon wants to improve his position but Raban is controlling well.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
Raban wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raban is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.
Raban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raban drops an elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raban in particular looking to stall.
Raban stalling away here and it's allowed Moon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Raban will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moon lands with an overhand left.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raban.
Raban throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Moon as he connects with a hook.
Moon blocks a leg kick.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Raban.
Raban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Raban looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Raban just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon dips to his left and cracks Raban with an uppercut!
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Moon slips a jab from Raban.
Raban avoids the head kick by Moon.
Raban sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Moon to the ground! Raban dives into full mount looking to finish!
Moon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moon badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Raban around the waist but Raban pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Raban is the winner by TKO! Raban jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Raban!
In his post fight interview, James Raban started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sobrante might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Primus - Fisticuffs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
221 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Les Sobrante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah lands with a cross.
Judah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Sobrante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Sobrante.
Nice sprawl there from Judah as Sobrante shoots in.
Judah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sobrante with a body shot.
Judah throws a body punch but Sobrante moves out of range.
Sobrante throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobrante.
A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah jabs Sobrante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Judah misses.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Sobrante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobrante motions for Judah to come forward. Sobrante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobrante checks a low kick from Judah.
Judah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobrante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobrante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Sobrante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobrante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobrante misses with a body shot.
Sobrante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobrante drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sobrante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobrante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Judah counters with a right hand to the body.
Sobrante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobrante scoring well with a low kick there.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobrante in his tracks.
Sobrante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobrante looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judah lunges at Sobrante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobrante's hand.
Sobrante is rocked!
Judah cracks Sobrante with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sobrante falls to his knees and Judah doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Judah!
David Judah tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vamos. Deegan has chosen Land of Confusion as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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42
162 lbs
47 - 16 - 2 |
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34
167 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deegan misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Deegan does it's job there.
Deegan throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Deegan tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a head kick. That will keep Deegan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Decent striking displayed by Deegan there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Deegan.
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Deegan avoids nicely.
Lopez moves forwards but Deegan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Deegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez with a hook.
Deegan closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Deegan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deegan moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deegan has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Deegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Deegan lands a left hand.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez cracks Deegan with a good jab.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Deegan closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deegan throws an off balance right hand
and Deegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deegan is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Deegan misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Deegan.
Deegan closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Deegan misses.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Deegan instigates a clinch.
Deegan misses with some punches.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deegan throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deegan wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Deegan - just one landing.
Deegan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deegan wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez tried to counter with a leg kick but Deegan avoided it.
Deegan tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Oooooh!!! Deegan has knocked Lopez down with a huge combo! Deegan steps away and waves a wobbly Lopez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lopez is rocked!
It looks like Miguel Lopez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a wild hook but Deegan just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Lopez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Deegan raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Deegan!
After the big win, Cory Deegan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Miguel Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'no plan to retire! gonna clean up this division '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's entrance music is Method Man - Meth vs. Chef feat. Raekwon The Chef. A fine choice. Blackmore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 16th century greensleeves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Method Man has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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35
197 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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199 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blackmore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmore is just out of range.
Man thumps Blackmore with a low kick.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackmore cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Blackmore with that takedown attempt.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blackmore avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man throws a hook but Blackmore avoids it easily.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackmore breaks from the clinch.
Blackmore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blackmore throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackmore throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blackmore closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Blackmore pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackmore is defended easily by Man.
Method Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Blackmore misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackmore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Blackmore.
Blackmore misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Blackmore's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackmore.
Man clobbers Blackmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man blocks a head kick by Blackmore.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man tries to clinch there but Blackmore circles away.
Blackmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Blackmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man throws a body punch but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackmore. Blackmore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackmore swinging wildly here.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Blackmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
Man has managed to clinch.
Blackmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Blackmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackmore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blackmore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Blackmore to the ground! Man dives into full mount looking to finish!
Blackmore is rocked!
Man working Blackmore over with strikes here.
Blackmore is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
Man looking to control but Blackmore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Man prevents Blackmore from getting the reversal.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackmore trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blackmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackmore misses with a looping right.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackmore. That did some damage!
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man misses with a body shot
and Blackmore counters with a solid body kick.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man tries to clinch up but Blackmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Blackmore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Blackmore misses its intended target.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Blackmore.
Blackmore scores with a decent looking hook.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man throws a wild body kick that Blackmore sees coming a mile off.
Blackmore misses with a kick to the body.
Blackmore misses with the combination.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
Method Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackmore throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackmore missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man works Blackmore's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man looks to land a body kick but Blackmore moved away.
Blackmore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackmore.
Man lands with a straight right. Blackmore didn't see that one coming.
Blackmore misses with a body kick.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blackmore manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Man.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackmore avoids a kick to the body.
Man slips a straight right by Blackmore.
As Blackmore tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackmore manages to avoid the attempt.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Blackmore moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Blackmore landing with the ground and pound.
Blackmore stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Blackmore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackmore throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Blackmore.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Method Man will probably get the nod.
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!
A solid body kick from Man.
Blackmore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackmore off the cage and back into range.
Blackmore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man lands a jab to Blackmore's midsection.
Blackmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man closes the distance and pushes Blackmore back into the cage.
Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Man pushes Blackmore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Man.
A right hand to the body from Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Blackmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man taking a breather.
Man lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man prevents a body shot from Blackmore.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Blackmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Man.
Blackmore can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Blackmore's head.
Blackmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Man obliges.
Method Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackmore backwards.
Blackmore lands a left hand.
Blackmore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Blackmore blocks a body shot from Man.
A short left from Man.
Man prevents Blackmore from breaking the clinch.
Blackmore tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man working aggressively here.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackmore can do to turn this around?
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Blackmore misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man is looking to slow Blackmore down with leg kicks.
Man scores with the left hand. Blackmore knows he should have avoided that one.
Blackmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Man catches Blackmore right on the button with a cross.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackmore.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blackmore cracks Man with a good jab.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Man lands the left hand.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmore misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Blackmore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Blackmore.
As Blackmore tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackmore manages to avoid the attempt.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackmore avoids the body shot from Man.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Blackmore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackmore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Man catches Blackmore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man moves out of range as Blackmore strikes.
Blackmore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmore. Blackmore obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackmore misses with a left hand
and Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Blackmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blackmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man is looking to slow Blackmore down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Method Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Method Man!
A very excited looking Method Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ritchie Blackmore had this to say: 'Thank you for the contest. /handshake'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun has chosen พิณบรรเลง as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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34
147 lbs
24 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chouncheun lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anthriel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anthriel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anthriel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chouncheun fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthriel jabs at Chouncheun's body.
Anthriel takes a swing at Chouncheun's ribcage but misses.
Chouncheun ducks under a wild hook from Anthriel.
Anthriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun misses the shot to the body.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Anthriel throwing a counter right hand but Chouncheun manages to avoid it.
Chouncheun moves away from the strike by Anthriel.
Chouncheun wants to slow Anthriel down by chopping away at his legs.
Chouncheun connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chouncheun misses the jab.
Chouncheun takes one on the button.
Chouncheun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anthriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chouncheun moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthriel managing to block the knees to the body from Chouncheun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthriel defending well as Chouncheun loads up on a big left hand.
Chouncheun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chouncheun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chouncheun tries to move into range but Anthriel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chouncheun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthriel staying out of range there.
Chouncheun throws an off balance right hand
and Anthriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chouncheun moves away.
Anthriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but Anthriel checks it.
Chouncheun with a nice cross.
Anthriel dips to his left and cracks Chouncheun with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chouncheun lands a nice shot that snaps Anthriel's head back.
Anthriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chouncheun is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chouncheun is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthriel finish him?
Chouncheun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Chouncheun is just out of range.
Chouncheun seems to have recovered his senses.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chouncheun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthriel.
Anthriel misses with a straight left.
Chouncheun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anthriel's head.
Anthriel scores with a hook to the body. Chouncheun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Chouncheun is just out of range.
Chouncheun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthriel.
Anthriel throwing a counter right hand but Chouncheun manages to avoid it.
A big right from Anthriel misses.
Anthriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chouncheun to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthriel misses with a looping left.
Chouncheun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anthriel punishes Chouncheun's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun takes one to the chin there.
Chouncheun tries to score with a low kick but Anthriel moves his leg out of the way.
Anthriel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chouncheun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anthriel works Chouncheun's body with a nice hook.
Anthriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthriel avoids the body shot from Chouncheun.
Anthriel misses with a hook
and Chouncheun counters by moving into the clinch.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow.
Anthriel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthriel has had enough of the clinch but Chouncheun keeps him there for the moment.
Chouncheun leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anthriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthriel can't find room to land a body shot as Chouncheun controls the action.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthriel avoids the damage to the body.
Anthriel blocks an elbow strike from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chouncheun throws an elbow but it misses.
Anthriel is struggling to control the position.
Anthriel blocks an elbow strike from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands an elbow just above Anthriel 's eye.
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 Jorn Anthriel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chouncheun blocks a jab.
Anthriel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Chouncheun is just out of range.
Chouncheun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthriel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anthriel throwing a counter right hand but Chouncheun manages to avoid it.
Chouncheun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Chouncheun.
Anthriel scores with a jab.
Anthriel throws a jab but it's blocked by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel checks a leg kick.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Chouncheun moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chouncheun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chouncheun. Anthriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Anthriel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chouncheun was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Chouncheun jabs at Anthriel's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel defending well as Chouncheun loads up on a big left hand.
Anthriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anthriel.
Anthriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chouncheun moves forwards but Anthriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses
and Anthriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Chouncheun throws a big shot that misses.
Anthriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chouncheun throws an elbow but misses.
Chouncheun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthriel.
Chouncheun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anthriel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chouncheun can turn it around.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chouncheun throws an elbow but misses.
Chouncheun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chouncheun throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun throws an elbow that misses.
Anthriel has Chouncheun pressed against the cage.
Anthriel working aggressively here.
Anthriel breaks from the clinch.
Anthriel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chouncheun jabs Anthriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthriel misses the body punch
and Chouncheun counters with a good low kick that Anthriel was not able to check.
Chouncheun swings for the body but Anthriel moves out of range.
Chouncheun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chouncheun.
Anthriel tests Chouncheun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Chouncheun finds it's target.
Chouncheun lands with an overhand left.
Anthriel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chouncheun backs up against the cage.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
Chouncheun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Anthriel scores with a nice right hand.
Chouncheun misses with a left hand
and Anthriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chouncheun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anthriel.
It looked like Anthriel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chouncheun tries to clinch up.
Anthriel connects with a superb combination that knocks Chouncheun out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Anthriel before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Chouncheun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu has chosen ТIК - Бiлi Троянk as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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275 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Britton throws a big shot that misses.
OH! Nasimentu has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Britton smells blood and charges in for the finish! Britton unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nasimentu sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notta TERVE!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
22 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers slips under a jab from Fakiiri.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri.
Powers takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fakiiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Powers misses the jab.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Powers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fakiiri slips a jab from Powers.
Powers cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Fakiiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Powers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Powers.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Powers's body.
Powers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Powers moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri throws a front kick that sends Powers stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powers. Powers obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Powers saw that one coming.
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Powers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fakiiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powers throws out the jab.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Powers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers misses with a body shot
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powers in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fakiiri!
Powers trying to control the position but Fakiiri is working away.
Fakiiri tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fakiiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fakiiri prevents Powers from improving his position.
Fakiiri wants to stand but Powers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fakiiri trying to pass the guard but Powers defending well.
Fakiiri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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