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PFL 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, oh la naw. 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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22
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck White!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White digs a good hook to of Nazareth's body.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
of Nazareth looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
of Nazareth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
of Nazareth misses with a two punch combination.
of Nazareth throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - of Nazareth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
of Nazareth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
of Nazareth walks into a stiff left hand from White.
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White prevents of Nazareth from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
of Nazareth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White misses with a head shot. of Nazareth uses the momentum to regain guard.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
of Nazareth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White wants to pass the guard but of Nazareth is keeping the position.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but of Nazareth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White blocks a jab.
White looks to land a right hand but of Nazareth moved out of range.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from of Nazareth.
Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White slips a straight right by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White slips under a jab from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. White's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from of Nazareth.
White dodges the punch combination from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth misses with a jab, cross combination.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but White moved away.
of Nazareth misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White ducks right into an uppercut from of Nazareth.
White fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from of Nazareth.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
of Nazareth throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
of Nazareth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
of Nazareth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. of Nazareth gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of of Nazareth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
of Nazareth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White won't allow of Nazareth to get back to his feet.
of Nazareth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
of Nazareth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
of Nazareth throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
of Nazareth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
of Nazareth scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
White avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth stuffs the takedown.
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in of Nazareth's guard.
of Nazareth keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White throws a strike but of Nazareth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
of Nazareth preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pulls of Nazareth in close to prevent any damage.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is trying to control the position but of Nazareth postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
That's two 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.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
of Nazareth is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White throwing strikes from guard but of Nazareth blocks nicely.
of Nazareth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
White loads up on a big right hand but of Nazareth slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
of Nazareth moves out of range as White strikes.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
of Nazareth throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White shoots in for a takedown but of Nazareth shows good takedown defense.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck White.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
of Nazareth throws a one two combo.
of Nazareth connects with a solid leg kick.
of Nazareth fails to land with a series of punches.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from White.
A punch combination from of Nazareth misses.
White slips under a jab from of Nazareth.
White scores with a takedown into of Nazareth's guard.
of Nazareth is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White wants to take a breather but of Nazareth is having none of it.
of Nazareth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
of Nazareth leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
of Nazareth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
of Nazareth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White lands with a shot to the body.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by of Nazareth - just one landing.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? of Nazareth is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, of Nazareth circles away and we're back to standing.
White closes the distance and clinches up with of Nazareth, looking for a takedown. White pushes of Nazareth against the cage but of Nazareth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck White.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White jabs of Nazareth right on the nose. of Nazareth blinks but takes it well.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
of Nazareth misses with a double jab.
of Nazareth swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
of Nazareth swinging wildly here.
of Nazareth misses with a combination
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? of Nazareth is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, of Nazareth circles away and we're back to standing.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
of Nazareth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as of Nazareth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
White stops of Nazareth from standing up.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
of Nazareth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
White thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
of Nazareth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
of Nazareth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
White thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
of Nazareth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
White thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
White lands a big shot there that rocks of Nazareth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
White is landing with some decent strikes but of Nazareth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
of Nazareth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Eduardo Taddeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick eat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Eduardo Taddeo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Eduardo Taddeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, nick eat!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
eat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
eat looks to land a combination but Taddeo avoids it well.
eat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
eat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taddeo.
Taddeo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Taddeo.
eat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taddeo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from eat.
A left lands for eat.
Taddeo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
eat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taddeo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taddeo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taddeo throws a right hand that eat ducks under and follows up with a left that eat also avoids with ease.
Taddeo fails to land with a series of punches.
Taddeo looks to land a combination but eat avoids it well.
eat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
eat moves out of range as Taddeo strikes.
eat misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
eat swinging wildly here.
Taddeo punishes eat's body with a nice straight punch.
eat tries to bum rush Taddeo with a series of wild strikes but Taddeo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taddeo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
eat throws a hook but Taddeo avoids it easily.
Taddeo misses with a combination
and eat counters with a one-two to the body.
Taddeo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taddeo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and eat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo moves out of range.
eat lands with a nice body punch.
eat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taddeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and eat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taddeo thinking.
eat misses with the combination.
eat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taddeo misses with a body punch
and eat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo moves out of range.
Good exchange - eat coming out on top.
eat cracks Taddeo with a right hand to the side of the head.
eat lands a two punch combo.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taddeo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by eat.
eat misses with a series of wild punches.
eat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taddeo throws out a loose jab but eat uses good head movement to avoid it.
eat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from eat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taddeo throws a body punch but eat moves out of range.
Taddeo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Taddeo misses.
eat fails to land with a series of punches.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo avoids them all with ease.
Taddeo connects with a body shot.
eat scores with a decent looking hook.
Taddeo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and eat counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for eat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taddeo misses with a body shot.
eat slips a jab and a cross from Taddeo.
eat looks to land a combination but Taddeo avoids it well.
eat misses the shot to the body.
Taddeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but eat moves away.
eat stuns Taddeo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by eat.
eat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taddeo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taddeo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo avoids them all with ease.
Taddeo throws a combination that misses
and eat counters with a stiff right hand.
Taddeo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from eat.
eat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taddeo.
Taddeo needs to keep his hands up - eat had a free shot at his head there.
eat avoids the body shot from Taddeo.
A punch combination from eat misses.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taddeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
eat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taddeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taddeo misses with a series of wild punches.
Taddeo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taddeo falls off balance throwing a combination
and eat counters with a nice uppercut.
eat works over Taddeo's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from eat misses.
Taddeo falls off balance throwing a combination
and eat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from eat.
Taddeo misses with a series of wild punches.
eat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
eat throws a combination that misses
and Taddeo counters with a right hand to the body.
eat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taddeo swings away with a body shot that misses
and eat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taddeo is looking to wear down eat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taddeo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by eat.
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Taddeo.
Taddeo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
eat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
eat connects with the punch.
Taddeo slips a jab and a cross from eat.
eat punishes Taddeo's body with a nice straight punch.
eat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taddeo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
eat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taddeo.
eat tries to bum rush Taddeo with a series of wild strikes but Taddeo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - eat scores with a four punch combination!
Taddeo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but eat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
eat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
eat throws a nice looking combination but Taddeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taddeo dodges the punch combination from eat.
eat throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taddeo avoids the body shot from eat.
eat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taddeo misses with a hook.
A shot to de liver by eat. Beautiful body shot.
Taddeo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and eat counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taddeo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taddeo slips a jab and a cross from eat.
Taddeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but eat moves away.
Taddeo scores with a body shot.
eat looks to land a combination but Taddeo avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from eat.
Taddeo lands with a straight right. eat didn't see that one coming.
nick eat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Taddeo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taddeo.
Taddeo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eat lands a jab to Taddeo's midsection.
eat lands a jab-cross combination.
eat cracks Taddeo with a good jab.
eat misses with a body shot
and Taddeo counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Taddeo misses.
Taddeo slips a jab and a cross from eat.
eat thuds his shin into the meat of Taddeo's side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by eat.
Taddeo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taddeo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from eat.
Taddeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from eat.
Taddeo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
eat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
eat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eat slips a jab and a cross from Taddeo.
Taddeo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taddeo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taddeo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taddeo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
eat lands with a shot to the body.
eat misses with a jab, cross combination.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo moves out of range.
eat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taddeo manages to avoid it.
Taddeo misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
eat fails to land with a series of punches.
eat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taddeo counters with a two punch combo.
Taddeo takes a swing at eat's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nick eat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taddeo misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Taddeo both land. Nice combination.
Taddeo throws a right and a left that eat avoids nicely.
Taddeo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from eat.
eat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taddeo dodges the punch combination from eat.
eat throws a jab but it's blocked by Taddeo.
Taddeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and eat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taddeo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
eat lands a nice looking body shot.
eat lands a nice looking body shot.
eat misses with a two punch combination.
Taddeo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by eat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taddeo throws a nice looking combination but eat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Taddeo coming out on top.
Taddeo misses with a two punch combination.
Taddeo falls off balance throwing a combination
and eat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
eat misses with a few strikes there.
Taddeo falls off balance throwing a combination
and eat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
nick eat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
eat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from eat misses.
Taddeo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from eat.
Taddeo misses with a double jab
enabling eat to counter with a crisp jab.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo moves out of range.
eat throws a combination that misses
and Taddeo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taddeo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taddeo looks to land a right hand but eat moved out of range.
eat misses with a series of wild punches.
eat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from eat.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo avoids them all with ease.
Taddeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but eat moves away.
Taddeo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Taddeo.
eat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
eat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taddeo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taddeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Taddeo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eat throws a series of punches but Taddeo avoids them all with ease.
eat stalks Taddeo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taddeo's face. Taddeo staggers backwards, shaken.
eat punishes Taddeo's body with a nice straight punch.
eat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taddeo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
eat connects with a jab.
No joy there for eat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
eat throws a series of strikes that have Taddeo backpedaling.
eat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
eat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
eat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by eat.
Taddeo misses with a combination
and eat counters with a left and a right that stings Taddeo.
eat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
eat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taddeo circles away quickly and effectively.
Taddeo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and eat counters with a series of strikes. Taddeo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taddeo throws a left and a right that both miss
and eat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
eat misses with a combination
letting Taddeo counter with a right hand.
Taddeo falls off balance throwing a combination
and eat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taddeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by eat.
eat throws a right and a left that both miss.
eat misses with a double jab
and Taddeo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taddeo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taddeo throws a series of punches but eat avoids them all with ease.
Taddeo walks into a left hand.
Taddeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting eat counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
nick eat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well eat 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nick eat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killem Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Ready, Able. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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27
194 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killem Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Quick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
A jab from Quick misses.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quick swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Freddy Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Quick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Quick.
Quick thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder clobbers Quick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Killem Quick has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quick clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Quick's head but Quick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quick misses with a wild body shot.
Quick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilder looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quick stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Quick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilder looks gassed!
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilder is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Quick 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 Wilder.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Wilder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killem Quick's cut.
That's time! Quick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilder working for a triangle but Quick defends it easily.
Quick advances position into side control!
Quick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Quick lands a jab to the nose.
Quick works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quick throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to de liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Quick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilder thinking.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quick lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Quick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilder's head.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quick.
Quick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quick is looking to wear down Wilder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick digs a good body shot into Wilder's ribs.
Quick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick has Wilder pushed against the cage.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quick 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 Wilder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killem Quick is winning the standup battle so far.
Quick scores with a nice strike.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Quick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quick forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Wilder being controlled against the cage.
Quick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick manages to break the clinch.
Quick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quick connects with a jab.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Quick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder throws a sloppy body shot
and Quick counters by moving into the clinch.
Quick taking a breather.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body
and Quick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quick tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Quick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder takes a swing at Quick's ribcage but misses.
Quick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quick blocks a jab.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quick, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder throws a body punch but Quick moves out of range.
Quick lands a body shot.
Quick gets the takedown into side control.
Wilder is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killem Quick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killem Quick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Quick moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Quick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quick connects with a crisp jab.
Quick tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder moves out of range as Quick strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Quick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quick slips under a jab.
Quick lands with a good body shot.
Quick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Quick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Quick fails to land with a series of punches.
Quick lands a nice shot to the body.
Quick gets a clinch.
Quick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quick has Wilder pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick lands a right hook to the body.
Quick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Quick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a two punch combo.
Quick slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a body punch but Quick moves out of range.
Quick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quick works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Wilder misses with a jab to the body
enabling Quick to counter with a crisp jab.
Quick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Quick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Freddy Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Quick moved out of range.
Quick throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Quick only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quick trying to control the pace.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quick is controlling the pace.
Wilder looking for subs from the bottom but Quick mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Killem Quick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killem Quick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jurek Gazownik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazownik comes into the arena with Spoon - Got Nuffin' blaring out of the sound system. Mikhail Greenthumb will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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19
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurek Gazownik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazownik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greenthumb's guard.
Gazownik trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Gazownik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gazownik postures up and lands a big shot to Greenthumb's brow.
Greenthumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenthumb, not yet.
Greenthumb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazownik 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.
Greenthumb wants to sweep here but Gazownik controlling him for the moment.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Gazownik from controlling successfully.
Gazownik stays in close to Greenthumb's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gazownik shoots in but no luck this time.
Greenthumb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazownik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greenthumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gazownik has Greenthumb in his guard.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazownik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenthumb stopping the sweep attempt from Gazownik.
Gazownik keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazownik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gazownik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Gazownik wants to sweep here but Greenthumb controlling him for the moment.
Gazownik is working hard here to advance position.
Greenthumb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gazownik is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gazownik misses with a takedown attempt - Greenthumb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikhail Greenthumb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gazownik lands with a good body shot.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenthumb throws the kick towards the body but Gazownik avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses.
Greenthumb tries to clinch up.
Gazownik instigates a clinch.
Gazownik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greenthumb misses with a knee to the head.
Greenthumb is pressed up against the cage. Gazownik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greenthumb down to the mat. Greenthumb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurek Gazownik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenthumb misses with a head kick.
Gazownik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greenthumb to the mat! Greenthumb manages to get full guard.
Gazownik won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here.
Gazownik looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greenthumb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazownik.
Gazownik tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenthumb is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gazownik tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenthumb is retaining full guard.
Gazownik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gazownik looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gazownik blocks the body kick.
Greenthumb lands with a kick to the temple. Gazownik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Greenthumb darts in trying to clinch
and Gazownik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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 Jurek Gazownik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gazownik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gazownik fails with a takedown attempt.
Gazownik shoots in but no luck this time.
Greenthumb darts in trying to clinch
and Gazownik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greenthumb's guard now.
Gazownik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazownik wants to control from the top but Greenthumb keeps moving.
Gazownik prevents Greenthumb from getting back to his feet.
Gazownik stopping the sweep attempt from Greenthumb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazownik trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Gazownik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Greenthumb lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gazownik is defended easily by Greenthumb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurek Gazownik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenthumb lands a high kick!
Gazownik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenthumb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gazownik somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenthumb tries to clinch but Gazownik moves away
and Gazownik counters with a shoot takedown. Greenthumb fights it but they end up in guard.
Greenthumb looking to control.
Greenthumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenthumb, not yet.
Gazownik tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenthumb is retaining full guard.
Greenthumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Gazownik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greenthumb wants to get back to his feet.
Greenthumb is staying active underneath Gazownik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gazownik works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik scoring with strikes but Greenthumb is staying in there.
Greenthumb squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gazownik is landing with some decent strikes but Greenthumb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gazownik looking to control but Greenthumb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gazownik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Greenthumb wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gazownik.
Gazownik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Greenthumb turns into him and now he's in Gazownik's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazownik keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik wants to sweep here but Greenthumb controlling him for the moment.
Gazownik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greenthumb squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gazownik content just to control the position here.
Gazownik working for a guillotine from mount but Greenthumb is in no mood to give up.
Gazownik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greenthumb is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurek Gazownik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gazownik connects with a jab.
Greenthumb wants to clinch but Gazownik slips to the side
and Gazownik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greenthumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gazownik lands a couple of digs.
Gazownik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gazownik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greenthumb is in trouble now - Gazownik has advanced to mount!
Greenthumb tries to hold on but Gazownik pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazownik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Greenthumb is looking to improve his position but Gazownik isn't that keen on the idea.
Greenthumb is squirming around, avoiding Gazownik's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gazownik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gazownik lands a nice shot to the head.
Gazownik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greenthumb is looking to escape.
Gazownik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greenthumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two 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.
Greenthumb wants to control but Gazownik is having none of it.
Gazownik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greenthumb is trying to escape the mount.
Gazownik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greenthumb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gazownik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gazownik looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gazownik but it's paid off an Greenthumb is forced to tap! Nice work by Gazownik.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurek Gazownik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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27
212 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Usagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
Usagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundy's head backwards.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Bundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bundy misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Usagi.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Usagi.
Bundy blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundy, as that shot connected.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Usagi's head but Usagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usagi walks into a left hand.
Usagi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bundy dips to his left and cracks Usagi with an uppercut!
Bundy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Usagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Usagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usagi motions for Bundy to come forward. Usagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Usagi misses.
Usagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Usagi throws a solid leg kick but Bundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Usagi.
Bundy checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Usagi avoids nicely.
Bundy checks a leg kick nicely.
Usagi scores with a jab. Bundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miyamoto Usagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usagi misses with a body shot.
Usagi misses with a head kick.
Bundy jabs Usagi right on the nose. Usagi blinks but takes it well.
Usagi throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Usagi.
Usagi throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Usagi throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Bundy checks a low kick from Usagi.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Usagi shows good takedown defense.
Miyamoto Usagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Usagi throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Usagi.
Usagi throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Usagi walks into a stiff left hand from Bundy.
Usagi throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Bundy lands a head shot.
Usagi misses with a head kick.
Usagi scores with a nice strike.
Usagi misses the jab.
Usagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bundy is out of range and Usagi settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundy.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Bundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Usagi throws out a leg kick but Bundy moves out of range and Usagi only half commits.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundy throws a body punch but Usagi moves out of range.
Bundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Usagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Bundy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Usagi being controlled for a moment.
Bundy laying and praying for a moment but Usagi takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the action but Usagi is working from the bottom.
Bundy throwing shots but Usagi is blocking nicely.
Bundy 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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usagi gets back to full guard.
Usagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Miyamoto Usagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Usagi slips a straight right by Bundy.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Usagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Bundy.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses.
Usagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto Usagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usagi motions for Bundy to come forward. Usagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Usagi throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Usagi throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Usagi on the side of the head.
Bundy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Usagi misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Bundy throws a hook but Usagi avoids it easily.
Bundy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Usagi's head backwards.
Bundy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Usagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Usagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Usagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usagi.
Usagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Usagi lands a head kick!
Bundy scores a takedown into full mount!
Bundy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Usagi because Bundy loaded up on that one.
Bundy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bundy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usagi looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy trying to control but Usagi is having none of it.
Bundy unloading with bombs!
Bundy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Usagi tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Usagi is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bundy is landing with some decent strikes but Usagi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Bundy.
Usagi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bundy's lack of action.
Bundy is nestled in close to Usagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Usagi is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bundy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bundy trying to mount his opponent but Usagi defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slips a nice elbow through Usagi's hands, connecting with Usagi's forehead.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Usagi dodges it nicely.
Bundy throwing shots but Usagi is blocking nicely.
Bundy tries to pass to full mount but Usagi defends it.
Usagi wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bundy is trying to control. Usagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy misses with a head shot. Usagi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bundy won't allow Usagi to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy walks into a straight right hand from Usagi.
Bundy misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usagi.
Usagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bundy feints and as Usagi raises his hands in defense, Bundy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Usagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bundy is fighting to break Usagi's control of his arms but Usagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usagi wants to stand and escape but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Usagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy slips nicely into half guard.
Bundy trying to control the action but Usagi is working from the bottom.
Bundy not doing much here.
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.
Bundy throws a strike but Usagi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Usagi managing to control the position.
Usagi keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy throws and elbow that misses. Usagi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Usagi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usagi is one step ahead there.
Usagi content to stall in guard here.
Bundy trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Usagi wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Usagi throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Miyamoto Usagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Usagi blocks a jab.
Usagi throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Usagi is trying to stand back up but Bundy is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usagi defending well though.
Usagi is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Sales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Sales 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiago Sales!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Iverson stops Sales from getting back to his feet.
Iverson seems to be working for a kimura but Sales defends the submission attempt.
Iverson is working for a kimura but Sales is defending it quite comfortably.
Iverson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sales's head.
Sales wants to get back to his feet.
Sales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson walks into a jab.
Iverson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sales actively working from the bottom here.
Sales is defending against the submission attempts here by Iverson.
Iverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iverson prevents Sales from standing back up.
Iverson is keen to just control but Sales is a slippery customer.
Sales is trying to control but can't.
Iverson seems to be working for a kimura but Sales defends the submission attempt.
Sales taking some punishment here, with Iverson in his half guard.
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.
Sales is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iverson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sales throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely.
Sales misses with a leg kick.
Iverson misses with a straight left.
Sales blocks a jab.
Iverson throws a lazy right hand but Sales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sales throws a wild body kick that Iverson sees coming a mile off.
Iverson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Iverson misses its intended target.
Iverson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiago Sales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sales tries to avoid it but Iverson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sales to the ground. Sales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iverson lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sales tries to improve position but can't.
Sales wants to get back to his feet but Iverson drags him back down.
Iverson works to advance to full mount. Sales defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iverson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sales wants to hold on but Iverson pushes him away.
Sales looks gassed!
Iverson lands a big elbow.
Iverson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sales is having none of it.
Iverson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sales's face.
Iverson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sales looks a forlorn figure.
Iverson working for a guillotine from mount but Sales is in no mood to give up.
Sales is desperately trying to improve his position but Iverson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sales tries to buck Iverson off but he can't manage it.
Iverson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sales is working to get back to half guard.
Sales in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Iverson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sales is having none of it.
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!
Sales trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sales is having none of it.
Iverson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sales is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Iverson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iverson lands a really nice looking cross but Sales seems unphased.
Iverson throws an overhand right that lands on Sales's shoulder, as Sales tries to avoid the shot.
Iverson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iverson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iverson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sales's half guard.
Iverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sales defending well though.
Iverson seems to be working for a kimura but Sales defends the submission attempt.
Sales looking for submissions off his back.
Iverson prevents Sales from standing back up.
Iverson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sales's head.
Sales is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Sales as Iverson shoots in.
Iverson misses with a hook.
Sales misses with a wild combination.
Sales scores with a jab to the head.
Iverson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sales.
Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sales.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Sales misses with a low kick.
Iverson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Iverson works his way into full mount!
Iverson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sales is trying to stand up.
Iverson has control of Sales's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sales regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sales is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Iverson.
Iverson looking to isolate an arm here. Sales doesn't see it coming and as Iverson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Iverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Iverson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yli Paino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Munster (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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270 lbs
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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yli Paino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Munster!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munster tries to improve position but can't.
Paino scores with punches from side control.
Paino fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Munster dodges the ground and pound from Paino.
Munster tries to bench press Paino off him but Paino keeps the position.
Paino is looking to take a break and control but Munster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munster is looking to regain half guard here but Paino keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paino wants to control but Munster is keeping him busy.
Munster is looking for a sweep.
Munster gets back to half guard.
Munster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munster tries for a takedown but Paino circles away easily
and Paino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munster's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paino thows a big elbow that misses.
Munster tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paino is looking to work some ground and pound but Munster has wrist control.
Paino wants to control from the top but Munster keeps moving.
Paino is stalling in the full guard.
Munster looking for a guillotine here but Paino defends easily.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munster looking for a guillotine here but Paino defends easily.
Munster looks gassed!
Munster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paino's guard.
Munster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paino!
Paino controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster tries to bench press Paino off him but Paino keeps the position.
Munster gets back to half guard.
Paino is trying to control. Munster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Paino.
Paino content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Munster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster trying to keep a closed guard but Paino is proving a slippery customer.
Paino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munster on the ground.
Munster looking for a guillotine here but Paino defends easily.
Munster keeping moving, preventing Paino from controlling successfully.
Munster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paino stays in close to Munster's body and controls the position.
Paino tries to free his leg and advance position but Munster is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yli Paino dominated that round.
That's time! Paino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paino fails with the takedown
so Munster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munster wants to pass the guard but Paino is keeping the position.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Paino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munster stops Paino from standing up.
Paino trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paino keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paino closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Munster is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Paino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munster keeps working.
Paino working the ground and pound.
Paino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munster down.
Paino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munster keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Munster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Munster tries to pass to full mount but Paino defends it.
Paino is staying active underneath Munster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster seems to be looking for submissions.
Munster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Munster is breathing heavily.
Paino wants to get back to his feet.
Paino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Munster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paino being controlled here, momentarily.
Munster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paino scores with a takedown into Munster's guard.
Paino tries to free his leg and advance position but Munster is retaining full guard.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Yli Paino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Munster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paino keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Paino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paino tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster throws a strike but Paino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paino looking to pass the guard.
Paino is working hard here to advance position.
Munster working a defensive guard here.
Munster trying to strike off his back.
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.
Paino wants to control from the top but Munster keeps moving.
Munster is looking for a triangle but Paino pushes his legs off easily.
Munster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paino is aware though and is defending well.
Paino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paino slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paino defends well.
Jeff Munster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paino stays in close to Munster's body and controls the position.
Yli Paino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paino manages to get himself to full guard.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munster wants to control from the top but Paino keeps moving.
Munster looking to pass the guard.
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.
Paino wants to stand but Munster is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munster throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Munster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yli Paino!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Manupbr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minard has chosen I Against I as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mini Manupbr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Minard's chin.
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209 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mini Manupbr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Minard!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manupbr dips to his left and cracks Minard with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Manupbr misses the target.
Manupbr blocks a head kick by Minard.
Minard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson Minard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manupbr misses with a two punch combination.
Jab from Manupbr.
Manupbr connects with a nice looking jab.
Minard misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Manupbr misses its intended target.
Manupbr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minard loads up on a big right hand but Manupbr slips the punch.
Manupbr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minard on 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!
Manupbr lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Minard sprawling to the canvas. Manupbr follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Minard hang on?
Minard is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manupbr wants to free his trapped foot but Minard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minard is still in real trouble! Can Manupbr finish him?
Minard is refusing to be controlled, as Manupbr sits in half guard.
Minard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manupbr lands with a punch from half guard.
Manupbr is looking to advance position but Minard won't allow it.
Manupbr 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.
Minard is staying active underneath Manupbr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manupbr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Minard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mini Manupbr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Samoth has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikael Samoth!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoth throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Samoth scores with a body shot.
Samoth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samoth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Samoth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samoth.
No joy there for Samoth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samoth tries to work over Manson's front leg with a kick but Manson checks it.
Samoth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Manson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manson doesn't manage to clinch there - Samoth circles away.
Manson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
Samoth shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.
Samoth swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Manson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manson misses with a body shot.
Manson sizes up Samoth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samoth misses with a low kick.
Samoth walks into a jab.
Samoth slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Samoth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samoth throws a front kick aimed at Manson's knee but Manson avoids it well.
Samoth misses with a jab to the body
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samoth throws a combination that misses
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson connects with a nice looking jab.
Samoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samoth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samoth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manson rather than just go for the knockout.
Samoth throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samoth misses the body punch
and Manson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samoth tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samoth scores with a hook to the body.
Samoth tries to throw a body punch but Manson avoids it by throwing Samoth back against the cage.
Manson misses with the head strike.
Manson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samoth up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson stalls.
Manson gets underhooks to prevent Samoth's takedown attempt.
Manson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samoth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson looks to land a right hand but Samoth moved out of range.
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson avoids the body shot from Samoth.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manson is leaning against Samoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manson wants to stall.
Samoth tries a body shot but Manson blocks it.
Samoth digs a right hand underneath Manson's ribcage. Manson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samoth has a couple of punches blocked by Manson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samoth swings wildly with an uppercut but Manson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samoth motions for Manson to come forward. Samoth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikael Samoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Samoth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Manson blocks the low kick.
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samoth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Manson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manson has managed to clinch.
Manson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samoth's efforts to push away.
Manson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manson wants to stall.
Samoth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.
Samoth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Samoth keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson tries to stand but Samoth is controlling from the bottom.
Manson throwing strikes but missing.
Samoth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samoth throws a chopping leg kick but Manson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samoth tries to clinch
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samoth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Manson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samoth.
Samoth wants to clinch up but Manson keeps it at a distance.
Manson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samoth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
Charlie Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samoth moves away.
Samoth throws a body kick that misses.
Samoth throws a body kick that misses.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson tries to clinch there but Samoth circles away.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Samoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Samoth has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson looking to stall.
Samoth tries to work over Manson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Samoth has him pressed against the cage.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Samoth is controlling him.
Samoth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manson's efforts to push away.
Manson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samoth has a couple of punches blocked by Manson.
Samoth wants a takedown but no success here.
Manson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samoth or not.
Manson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manson controlling the action here for a moment.
Samoth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samoth jumps guard but Manson stands there with Samoth around his waist. Samoth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samoth lands a hook that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Samoth has hold of one of Manson's legs. Manson is fighting the takedown attempt but Samoth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Samoth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Samoth is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samoth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samoth's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samoth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Manson's guard. Nice work there by Samoth.
Manson controlling Samoth's posture.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Samoth slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samoth is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Manson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samoth wants to slow Manson down by chopping away at his legs.
Samoth with a poor takedown
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samoth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson blocks a leg kick.
Manson checks a low kick from Samoth.
Manson looks to land a combination but Samoth avoids it well.
Samoth staying out of range there.
Samoth misses with a body kick.
Samoth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samoth has his takedown stuffed
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth has his takedown stuffed
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Charlie Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Samoth.
Samoth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samoth walks into a straight right hand from Manson.
Samoth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manson thuds his right hand into Samoth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Samoth misses with a takedown attempt
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samoth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samoth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samoth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Manson.
Manson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samoth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manson sizes up Samoth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manson lands with a shot to the body.
Manson lands with a straight right. Samoth didn't see that one coming.
Manson scores with a hook.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
Charlie Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samoth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samoth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manson wants to clinch but Samoth slips to the side
and Samoth counters with a two punch combo.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson lands an overhand right.
Samoth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charlie Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manson.
Manson avoiding damage.
Manson stalling in the clinch but Samoth improves position.
A short body shot lands from Manson as the two fighters clinch.
Manson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Manson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Manson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manson lands a shoulder strike.
Manson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Manson.
Manson blocks a body shot from Samoth.
Nice body punch from Manson.
Manson stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charlie Manson.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samoth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Manson scores with a four punch combination!
Manson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samoth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manson slips under a jab.
Samoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samoth doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Manson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Samoth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manson counters with a stiff right hand.
Samoth misses with a hook to the body
and Manson counters with a left and a right that stings Samoth.
Samoth moves out of range of the strikes.
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samoth.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Samoth's shoulder, as Samoth tries to avoid the shot.
Samoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Samoth pushes him off.
Samoth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samoth misses with a wild body shot.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Samoth moves away and avoids it.
Samoth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson catches Samoth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samoth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samoth wants to slow Manson down by chopping away at his legs.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Samoth pushes him off.
Samoth throws a hook to the side of Manson's head but Manson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samoth.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Samoth pushes him off.
Samoth misses the shot to the body.
Samoth throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samoth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samoth.
Manson is trying to stand up here but Samoth is controlling him well.
Manson is defending against the submission attempts here by Samoth.
Samoth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manson is looking to stand up but Samoth isn't so interested in that idea.
Samoth wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth landing some decent shots from guard.
Samoth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Samoth from controlling successfully.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Samoth is fighting to break Manson's control of his arms but Manson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manson keeping full guard, as Samoth tries to pass.
Samoth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Samoth wants to get up but he can't break Manson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Samoth wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Samoth won't allow Manson to get back to his feet.
Samoth 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Manson had his way with Mikael Samoth in that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manson throws a one two combo.
Samoth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manson counters with a series of strikes. Samoth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samoth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samoth can do to turn this around?
Manson throws a hook but Samoth blocks it.
Manson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Samoth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samoth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manson counters with a series of strikes. Samoth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samoth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samoth takes one to the side of the head.
Manson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samoth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manson to score with a decent uppercut.
Samoth takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Manson finds it's way through Samoth's defenses.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Samoth misses with a wild body shot.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manson tests Samoth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manson tries to clinch but Samoth moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a slapping body shot.
Manson throws the left hand but Samoth avoids the punch easily.
Manson takes one on the button.
Manson misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samoth.
Samoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Samoth slips under a jab.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samoth.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Manson misses.
Manson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samoth. Samoth obviously looking to wear him down.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samoth misses with a takedown attempt
and Samoth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Samoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samoth throws a leg kick but Manson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samoth throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samoth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samoth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Manson!
Samoth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Manson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Manson and Samoth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson gets full guard.
Mikael Samoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Manson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:44
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Manson!
Charlie Manson retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enemy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ondoy misses with a hook. Murth ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Murth misses.
Murth misses the shot to the body.
Murth misses with a double jab.
Murth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ondoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ondoy misses with a jab to the body
and Murth counters with a straight right hand.
Murth swings for the body but Ondoy moves out of range.
Murth throws a series of punches but Ondoy avoids them all with ease.
Ondoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ondoy but Ondoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murth fails to land with a series of punches.
Murth misses with a two punch combination.
Murth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ondoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Adam Murth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ondoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murth takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ondoy's waist but Ondoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murth off to one side.
Ondoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ondoy.
Ondoy scores with a jab to the body.
Ondoy throws a jab when Murth was well out of range.
Murth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ondoy looks to land a right hand but Murth moved out of range.
Murth avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
A big right from Ondoy misses.
Ondoy avoids the body shot from Murth.
A cross from Ondoy lands.
Murth looks to land a combination. Ondoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pepeng Ondoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ondoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ondoy.
Murth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ondoy swings for the body but Murth moves out of range.
Ondoy scores with a jab. Murth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Murth or perhaps it was just good defense by Ondoy which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Murth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ondoy dodges the punch combination from Murth.
Murth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ondoy to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Murth misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murth misses the target.
Ondoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murth misses with a wild combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Murth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ondoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ondoy misses with a wild body shot.
Murth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ondoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Murth does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murth takes one on the button.
Ondoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ondoy connects with the punch.
Murth stalks Ondoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ondoy's face. Ondoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Ondoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murth moves away.
Ondoy lands with a good body shot.
Murth missing with a left hand there. Ondoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ondoy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ondoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ondoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ondoy misses the shot to the body.
Ondoy misses with a wild body shot.
Ondoy connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murth slips a straight right by Ondoy.
Murth throws a series of punches but Ondoy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ondoy.
Ondoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murth is breathing heavily.
Murth shoots in looking for a takedown. Ondoy tries to sprawl out of it but Murth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ondoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ondoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murth.
Murth tries to move into range but Ondoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murth is rocked!
Ondoy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Murth out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepeng Ondoy!
Pepeng Ondoy is the new middleweight champion!
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