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Prestige FC 60: Feast Fight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Cranial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Gingerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Cranial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Gingerson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gingerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cranial.
Gingerson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gingerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gingerson tries to score with a low kick but Cranial moves his leg out of the way.
Gingerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cranial as he jumps to the side.
Cranial is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gingerson.
Gingerson shoots and misses
and Cranial counters with a left to the body.
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Gingerson looks winded!
Gingerson misses with a takedown attempt - Cranial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cranial wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Von Cranial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Gingerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
Cranial is looking to wear down Gingerson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cranial punishes Gingerson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranial pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gingerson back to the cage. Cranial follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
Cranial 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.
Cranial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
Cranial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gingerson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cranial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gingerson on the side of the head.
Cranial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranial lands with a shot to the body.
Gingerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Cranial throws a body shot but no joy.
Cranial digs a good body shot into Gingerson's ribs.
Cranial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Gingerson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cranial scores with a sloppy right hand. Gingerson should have avoided that one.
Cranial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranial closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Cranial. Beautiful body shot.
Gingerson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gingerson scrambles back to his feet.
Alf Gingerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gingerson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cranial lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gingerson wants to counter the offense by Cranial and move into the clinch position.
Gingerson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gingerson scrambles back to his feet.
Gingerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cranial closes the distance and clinches.
Cranial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gingerson's elbow.
Cranial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranial presses Gingerson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cranial gets underhooks to prevent Gingerson's takedown attempt.
Cranial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Cranial can't find room to land a body shot as Gingerson controls the action.
Cranial tries to work over Gingerson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranial prevents Gingerson from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Cranial.
Gingerson takes a shot to the head.
Cranial is working Gingerson over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranial lands a hook that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Cranial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranial lands a body shot.
Cranial struggles to land a body shot inside as Gingerson controls his hands.
Cranial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cranial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cranial - that landed with a thud.
Cranial tries to throw a body punch but Gingerson avoids it by throwing Cranial back against the cage.
Cranial lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cranial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cranial is working Gingerson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Cranial dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranial. That snapped Gingerson's head back.
Cranial drops Gingerson with a beautiful combination! Gingerson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cranial is looking for the KO!
Gingerson is rocked!
Cranial misses the shot to the body.
Gingerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranial defends it nicely.
Cranial works Gingerson's body with a nice hook.
Gingerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gingerson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Cranial just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranial is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cranial looks to land a combination. Gingerson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Cranial moves into the clinch.
Cranial lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cranial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cranial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cranial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cranial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranial tries a body shot but Gingerson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranial struggles to land a body shot inside as Gingerson controls his hands.
Cranial lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranial can't find room to land a body shot as Gingerson controls the action.
Cranial lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cranial.
Cranial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Cranial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cranial works on Gingerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cranial misses with a body punch.
Cranial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cranial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gingerson goes for a takedown attempt but Cranial pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranial scores with a jab. Gingerson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cranial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gingerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cranial scores with a hook to the body. Gingerson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cranial scores with a jab. Gingerson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Cranial is winning the standup battle so far.
Gingerson takes one on the button.
Gingerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gingerson tries a quick counter leg kick but Cranial is wise to it.
Gingerson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gingerson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cranial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gingerson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cranial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranial jabs Gingerson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cranial lands a slapping body shot.
Gingerson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gingerson avoids the body shot from Cranial.
Cranial throws a shot to the body.
Cranial connects with a body shot that sends Gingerson's belly button to the back.
Alf Gingerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gingerson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranial to score with a decent uppercut.
Cranial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cranial wants to clinch up but Gingerson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Cranial dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cranial jabs at Gingerson's body.
Cranial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gingerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cranial lands a slapping body shot.
Cranial scores with a shot to the body.
Cranial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cranial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranial connects with a jab.
Gingerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gingerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gingerson wants to counter with a clinch but Cranial pushes him away.
Cranial scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gingerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cranial tries to avoid it but Gingerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cranial to the ground. Cranial escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cranial is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gingerson.
Cranial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gingerson can do to turn this around?
Cranial connects with a looping right hand.
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Cranial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gingerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cranial finish him?
Cranial cracks Gingerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cranial lunges at Gingerson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gingerson's hand.
Gingerson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gingerson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranial stuns Gingerson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cranial lands with a nice body punch.
Gingerson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Cranial scores with a jab.
Cranial takes a swing at Gingerson's ribcage but misses.
Gingerson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cranial lands a body shot.
Cranial lands with a shot to the body.
Cranial takes a swing at Gingerson's ribcage but misses.
Von Cranial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranial just misses with a punch to the body.
Gingerson tries to keep at a distance but Cranial has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cranial on the inside.
Cranial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gingerson fails to pull guard.
Gingerson prevents a body shot from Cranial.
Cranial lands a hook that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Von Cranial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gingerson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gingerson missing with knees to the body.
Cranial tries to work over Gingerson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gingerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gingerson trying to land knees to the body.
Gingerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cranial just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von Cranial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Gingerson.
Gingerson misses with some punches.
Gingerson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gingerson blocks a body shot from Cranial.
Gingerson is trying to pull guard but Cranial turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gingerson tries to pull guard but Cranial forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gingerson tries to pull guard but Cranial holds him up against the cage and eventually Gingerson drops back down to his feet.
Cranial misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Cranial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cranial 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Cranial!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nico Roso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Ebay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nico Roso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Ebay!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ebay.
Roso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebay circles away quickly and effectively.
Ebay lands a jab to Roso's midsection.
Roso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ebay finds it's way round the side to connect with Roso's head.
Roso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Ebay.
Roso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Justin Ebay has been cut.
Ebay thuds his right hand into Roso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ebay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roso cracks Ebay with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ebay falls to his knees and Roso 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 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Roso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On The Floor. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dmx Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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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
11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Polo is aware though and is defending well.
Polo slips nicely into half guard.
Polo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Polo has a good base and remains in mount.
Polo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polo working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones regains half guard.
Polo thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Polo 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.
Polo stalling.
Polo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo slows the pace down in half guard.
Polo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Polo passes to full mount!
Polo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Polo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Polo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones won't allow Polo to pass to mount.
Polo stands up from half guard.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Polo on that attempt.
Polo tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polo cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Polo is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Polo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Polo thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is not content to let Polo control the position.
Polo controlling the pace.
Polo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Polo seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Polo.
Polo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Polo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polo pulls his head out easily.
Polo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Polo lands with a punch from half guard.
Polo stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Polo controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Polo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Polo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Polo tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Polo looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Polo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Polo takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Polo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Polo trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Polo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Polo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to buck Polo off but Polo is having none of it.
Polo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Polo working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Polo controls the position.
Jones throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
A lull in the action here.
Jones is pushing Polo's head away, looking to escape. Polo manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polo throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Polo wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Polo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that second round.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Polo lands a two punch combo.
Polo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Polo crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Polo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Polo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working for a triangle but Polo defends it easily.
Polo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Polo stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Polo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones stops Polo from passing to mount.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones is letting Polo control him for a moment.
That's two 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.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Polo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Polo trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Polo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is not content to let Polo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Polo is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polo working the head with strikes.
Polo looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Polo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones tries to kick Polo off but Polo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marco Polo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polo is working for a submission of some sort.
Polo content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polo is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polo to get the leverage.
Marco Polo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Polo has control of the leg.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Polo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
A victorious Marco Polo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Blasted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson has chosen New Beginnings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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141 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Blasted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panterson checks a leg kick.
Blasted gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blasted is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panterson is controlling him.
Panterson pushes down on Blasted's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blasted knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panterson on the ground.
Panterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson mounts Blasted! Really nice guard pass there!
Panterson trying to control but Blasted is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasted is looking to improve his position but Panterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Blasted stops Panterson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Panterson looking to ground and pound but Blasted is blocking nicely.
Blasted is trying desperately to improve position.
Panterson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Panterson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blasted has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blasted!
Panterson keeping full guard, as Blasted tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blasted defends it easily.
Panterson keeping moving, preventing Blasted from controlling successfully.
Blasted is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Panterson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blasted is looking to defend but Panterson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blasted! Panterson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blasted taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bread Panterson!
A very excited looking Bread Panterson 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sick Puppies - You're Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Grossman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
224 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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28
209 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman has his takedown stuffed
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grossman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grossman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grossman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grossman seems to have locked his on tight now - Alves screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grossman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Grossman!
David Grossman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Miguel Grace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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221 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazer misses with a series of wild punches.
Grace throws a counter combo.
Lazer throws a nice looking combination but Grace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grace gets caught flat footed, as Lazer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer preventing the sweep.
Grace has his foot on Lazer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lazer works his way back into a safe position though.
Lazer distracts Grace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lazer is in close to Grace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grace has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lazer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.
Grace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grace wants to sweep here but Lazer controlling him for the moment.
Grace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lazer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer stands up over Grace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lazer defends well.
Lazer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lazer working some strikes from top position.
Lazer with a nice head shot there.
Lazer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Lazer connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazer landing some decent shots from guard.
Grace throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lazer uses it to pass to side control.
Lazer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lazer working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer has hold of Grace's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Grace tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lazer cranks the arm and Grace screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Grace, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer 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 Konstantin Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin comes into the arena with Michael Jackson Billie Jean blaring out of the sound system. 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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260 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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World class 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Erokhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Konstantin Erokhin has been cut.
Erokhin tries to clinch but The Tall moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Erokhin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Erokhin throws a hook but The Tall blocks it.
Erokhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Tall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Erokhin misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on The Tall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erokhin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Tall tries a body shot but Erokhin blocks it.
Erokhin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Tall up against the cage.
The Tall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Tall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erokhin prevents The Tall from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Erokhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tall working hard to break the clinch.
Erokhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Tall backwards.
Erokhin is struggling to control the position.
The Tall struggles to land a body shot inside as Erokhin controls his hands.
Erokhin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Tall breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin clinches with his opponent.
Erokhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erokhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erokhin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Tall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Tall looks winded!
Erokhin lands with a light punch inside.
Erokhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Erokhin.
Erokhin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Tall up against the cage.
Erokhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Tall's face.
It looks like Duncan The Tall has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Erokhin.
The Tall throws a head punch that misses.
Erokhin pushes The Tall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
The Tall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erokhin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erokhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Tall backwards.
The Tall is rocked!
Erokhin pushes The Tall against the cage. Erokhin is working some dirty boxing. Erokhin pushes off with a quick right hook! The Tall goes down! The Tall tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Erokhin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Erokhin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Konstantin Erokhin made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jalmari Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. 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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28
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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29
191 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jalmari Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pullo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clifton.
Pullo slaps away a takedown attempt from Clifton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pullo stuffs the takedown attempt from Clifton. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
Jalmari Pullo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Clifton gets a double leg takedown into Pullo's guard.
Pullo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pullo is retaining full guard.
Pullo looking to control.
Clifton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clifton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clifton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pullo is on top in guard.
Pullo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pullo trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clifton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clifton can't keep his opponent in guard - Pullo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clifton is looking to improve his position.
Pullo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clifton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pullo jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Clifton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clifton prevents Pullo from improving position.
Clifton is looking to reverse the position.
Clifton stops Pullo from passing to mount.
Clifton tries to bench press Pullo off him but Pullo keeps the position.
Clifton sneaks back into half guard.
Clifton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton looking for submissions off his back.
Clifton has a hand on Pullo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pullo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clifton stops Pullo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pullo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clifton has worked his arm free - good work by Clifton!
Pullo advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton is squirming around, avoiding Pullo's attempts to control the action.
Pullo wants to take his opponent's back but Clifton doesn't allow it.
Pullo avoids the attempt from Clifton to control.
Clifton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clifton just holding on.
Clifton tries to hold on but Pullo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clifton reaches up to try and control the position but Pullo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Clifton rolls and tries to escape and now Pullo has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalmari Pullo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clifton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pullo counters with a single leg into guard. Clifton didn't expect that.
Clifton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jalmari Pullo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pullo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pullo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pullo wants to control but Clifton is keeping him busy.
Clifton manages to get back to half guard.
Pullo is keen to just control but Clifton is a slippery customer.
Clifton is looking to improve his position.
Pullo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clifton!
Clifton tries to lock up and control but Pullo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clifton is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifton wants to hold on but Pullo pushes him away.
Clifton is working to get back to half guard.
Clifton has given up his back.
I really don't envy Clifton right now.
Pullo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clifton is defending well though. Pullo let's go of the attempt for now.
Pullo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clifton can do to turn this around?
Pullo is hanging on to Clifton's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo wants to control the position but Clifton frees himself and scrambles - Pullo manages to regain control in side control.
Clifton trying his best to control but Pullo has mounted him.
Pullo avoids the attempt from Clifton to control.
Clifton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pullo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pullo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clifton is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clifton is looking to escape.
Pullo wants to take his opponent's back but Clifton doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullo tries to control but Clifton wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalmari Pullo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pullo closes the distance and clinches up with Clifton, looking for a takedown. Pullo pushes Clifton against the cage but Clifton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pullo fails with a takedown attempt.
Clifton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pullo's waist but Pullo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clifton off to one side.
Pullo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clifton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clifton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clifton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pullo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pullo's back!
Clifton has Pullo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Clifton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pullo.
Clifton is trying to stick to Pullo's back but Pullo is turning into Clifton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clifton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pullo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullo stopping the sweep attempt from Clifton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton controls Pullo momentarily but Pullo frees himself.
Pullo trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment.
Pullo trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton keeping full guard, as Pullo tries to pass.
Clifton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pullo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clifton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clifton trying his best to control but Pullo has mounted him.
Clifton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pullo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clifton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clifton shrugs it off.
Pullo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton tries to lock up and control but Pullo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pullo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clifton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clifton and Pullo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clifton wants to control but Pullo postures up.
Jalmari Pullo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pullo wants to control but Clifton is keeping him busy.
Clifton is looking for a sweep.
Pullo is looking to take a break and control but Clifton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pullo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pullo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Craig Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton is looking for a sweep.
Pullo controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullo dodges the punch combination from Clifton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jalmari Pullo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pullo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalmari Pullo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
34 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten 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.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Rutten wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed Rutten to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Rutten is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
Rutten seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Rutten.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Rutten.
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Rutten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rutten has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ryan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails with the takedown
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Rutten.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bas Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutten defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Rutten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Rutten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rutten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rutten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rutten!
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutten decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Rutten misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutten leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a jab.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Rutten scores with a nice strike.
Rutten tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan checks a low kick from Rutten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan is rocked!
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rutten pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ryan shoots and misses
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rutten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad.
Rutten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Rutten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten with a hook.
Daniel Ryan's cut is getting worse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan dives in and grabs Rutten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutten defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Rutten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten with a jab.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan backing away here, and Rutten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ryan covering up! Rutten comes in with a big uppercut and Ryan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smile Like You Mean It. Mason Archer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 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
51 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mason Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mason Archer has been cut.
Smiles prevents a body shot from Archer.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer landing knees to the body.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Archer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Archer is keeping busy.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
Archer lands a left hand.
Smiles slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer drops his hands momentarily and Smiles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smiles is looking to clinch.
Smiles clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
Archer gets through Smiles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smiles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smiles blocks an uppercut.
Smiles scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Archer blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smiles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer tries a body shot but Smiles blocks it.
Smiles lands a nice knee to the body.
Smiles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiles can turn it around.
Archer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smiles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiles stalls.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Smiles lands with a short shot to the head.
Smiles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Archer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smiles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smiles scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smiles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smiles lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Archer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow.
Archer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiles backwards.
Archer misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Archer is rocked!
Archer tries a body shot but Smiles blocks it.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Smiles.
Smiles landing knees to the head.
Smiles lands a big knee! That's hurt Archer! Oh, he's all over the place! Smiles lands another knee that sends Archer to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big J Smiles!
Big J Smiles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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