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LKO Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crocombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Crocombe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Crocombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in for a takedown but Crocombe shows good takedown defense.
Crocombe scores with a nice head shot.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocombe tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocombe to the ground. Crocombe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crocombe lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Dana White has been cut.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White shoots in for a double leg but Crocombe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sam Crocombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana White.
White dives in and grabs Crocombe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crocombe pushes down on White's head and hops out.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crocombe circles away.
Crocombe cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crocombe finish him?
White is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries for a takedown but Crocombe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Crocombe finish him?
White backs away from a small jab... but Crocombe lunges forward with a huge superman punch! White crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Crocombe with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sam Crocombe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvey Kulina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flario Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulina comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Pac - California Love. Alvey Kulina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flario Flare!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Flare.
Flare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flare.
Flare misses with a left hand
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flare with a poor takedown
and Kulina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flare throws a series of punches but Kulina moves out of range.
Flare wants to clinch up but Kulina keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Flare misses.
Flare has his takedown stuffed
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina jabs Flare right on the nose. Flare blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flare scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
Flare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Kulina - just one landing.
Flare connects with a body shot that sends Kulina's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flare tries to clinch up
and Kulina counters with a series of strikes. Flare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flario Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flare lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot lands for Kulina.
Kulina lunges at Flare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flare's hand.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flario Flare.
Kulina lands a body shot.
Flare looks winded!
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!
Kulina keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulina to score with a decent uppercut.
Flare misses with a body shot
and Kulina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulina thuds a left hand into Flare's body.
Flare swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
Flare misses with a combination
and Kulina counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulina is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulina scores with a body shot.
Kulina looks to land a combination but Flare avoids it well.
Flare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulina looks to land a combination. Flare sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flare is rocked!
Flare gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Flare tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kulina is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Flare buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Flare!! Flare is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kulina throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvey Kulina!
Alvey Kulina looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I ain't surprised mutha fuckaz!.....lol nah its nice to get my first win here in LKO he's a tough dude but I just wanna thank my fans and Al Pacino for coming out here tonite So what's up Mr.Pacino can I be in your next movie?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Victory. Mateusz Biernat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biernat or not.
Biernat blocks a body shot from Lee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biernat's elbow.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Biernat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat misses with a looping left.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat looks winded!
Lee lands with a 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!
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Biernat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lee and Biernat goes tumbling to the canvas! Lee follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Biernat is rocked!
Lee 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! Biernat is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shamo Lee!
An out of breath Shamo Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Lagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Darkstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkstar has chosen Panic at the Disco Emperor's Clothes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonidas Lagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Darkstar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkstar gets a clinch.
Darkstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkstar has a couple of punches blocked by Lagos.
Darkstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darkstar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darkstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Lagos circles away.
Darkstar tries to clinch
and Lagos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Felix Darkstar has been cut.
Darkstar tries to clinch up but Lagos circles away and keeps his distance.
Darkstar darts in and clinches Lagos up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lagos - that landed with a thud.
Darkstar lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Lagos.
Lagos lands with a right to the head.
Lagos lands with a right to the head.
Darkstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lagos.
Darkstar looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darkstar is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lagos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darkstar is still on wobbly legs! Can Lagos finish him?
Lagos pushes Darkstar against the cage. Lagos is working some dirty boxing. Lagos pushes off with a quick right hook! Darkstar goes down! Darkstar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lagos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonidas Lagos!
A less than humble Leonidas Lagos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Jonny Jones Mix. Hanamichi Sakuragi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakuragi shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is really struggling to control Sakuragi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuragi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakuragi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones cracks Sakuragi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
Sakuragi darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Sakuragi pulls Jones into guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuragi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuragi trying to control the position.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakuragi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Sakuragi getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuragi defends it easily.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to sweep here but Sakuragi controlling him for the moment.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi 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.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Sakuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuragi 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.
Jones has his foot on Sakuragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuragi works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Sakuragi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakuragi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to hold on to Sakuragi's head to control him but Sakuragi postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Sakuragi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuragi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuragi to get the leverage.
Sakuragi throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuragi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up.
Sakuragi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuragi trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Sakuragi has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones working for a triangle but Sakuragi defends it easily.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Jones is trying to keep Sakuragi in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuragi is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Sakuragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
A relieved looking Jonny Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowie circles away.
Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raphael Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chulainn misses with a looping right.
Bowie defending well as Chulainn loads up on a big left hand.
Bowie ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
A left lands for Bowie.
Chulainn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Chulainn tests Bowie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowie tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowie misses with a looping left.
Bowie misses with the combination.
A low kick from Bowie is predictable there
and Chulainn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chulainn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie keeping full guard, as Chulainn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn throws a strike but Bowie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowie wanted to stand there but Chulainn had control of the position.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn is looking to stand up but Bowie isn't so interested in that idea.
Chulainn looking to control.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn wants to hit a switch here but Bowie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chulainn there!
Chulainn working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie is looking to stand but Chulainn has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Chulainn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulainn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chulainn.
Chulainn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowie's guard.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chulainn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Chulainn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Bowie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chulainn is controlling him.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn throws a strike but Bowie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowie wants to get up but he can't break Chulainn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Chulainn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Bowie controlling him for the moment.
Bowie wants to get up but he can't break Chulainn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowie is one step ahead there.
Bowie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chulainn is proving hard to escape from.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowie tried to score with a low kick but Chulainn checks it.
Chulainn clobbers Bowie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Chulainn blocks the low kick.
Bowie lands a body shot.
Bowie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulainn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raphael Bowie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bowie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chulainn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowie's hands.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowie as he jumps to the side.
Bowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Bowie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowie throws a sloppy head kick and Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn slips a straight right by Bowie.
Bowie lands a slapping body shot.
Bowie misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulainn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowie, which made it look bad.
Bowie lands with a hook. Chulainn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulainn has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for 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!
Bowie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chulainn momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Bowie.
Chulainn feinted with a counter takedown.
Bowie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowie misses with a leg kick.
Chulainn blocks a leg kick.
Chulainn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chulainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowie.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chulainn.
Bowie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowie misses with a low kick as Chulainn jumps back.
Bowie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Bowie.
Bowie is looking to slow Chulainn down with leg kicks.
Bowie misses with a hook
and Chulainn counters with a single leg into guard. Bowie didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Bowie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Bowie!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowie is one step ahead there.
Bowie postures up.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Bowie controlling him for the moment.
Bowie wants to get up but he can't break Chulainn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chulainn is on top in guard.
Chulainn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowie wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowie's head.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Bowie is keeping the position.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowie wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Bowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulainns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulainn.
Bowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowie tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Bowie misses
and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bowie!
Bowie wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is dominant here and he's now got Bowie's back!
Bowie finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Bowie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chulainn's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chulainn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Bowie misses.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chulainn misses with a head shot. Bowie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn prevents Bowie from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is working Bowie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Chulainn won't allow Bowie to get back to his feet.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Bowie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chulainn is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bowie.
Bowie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chulainn takes a swing at Bowie's ribcage but misses.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn is looking to advance position but Bowie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chulainn regains half guard.
Bowie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chulainn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chulainn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chulainn is on top in guard.
Chulainn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Bowie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chulainn is trying to keep Bowie in close.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bowie stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raphael Bowie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chulainn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chulainn throws a strike but Bowie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
Bowie being controlled here, momentarily.
Cu Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowie 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Bowie!
Raphael Bowie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jihad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to America! Fuck Yeah!. Mika has chosen Notorious Big - Just a memory as his entrance music. Mohammed Jihad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad feints and as Mika raises his hands in defense, Jihad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jihad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jihad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mika looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jihad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jihad advances to half guard.
Mika trying to control but Jihad postures up.
Jihad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jihad 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad working Mika over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Jihad.
Jihad is looking to take a break and control but Mika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jihad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mika wants to get back to his feet.
Jihad 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.
Jihad working Mika over with strikes.
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Jihad lands strikes from half guard.
Mika has hold of Jihad's hands but Jihad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jihad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jihad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mika is refusing to be controlled, as Jihad sits in half guard.
Jihad working the head and body with strikes.
Jihad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That has opened up Vaclav Mika's cut even more.
Mika is looking to improve his position.
Jihad winds up and cracks Mika with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Vaclav Mika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jihad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jihad lands with a punch from half guard.
Vaclav Mika's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vaclav Mika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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