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Pacio Fight Night 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Ilmarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
7 - 18 - 1 |
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250 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
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
7 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Asko Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Ilmarinen with that takedown attempt.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson is pulling down on Ilmarinen's head to control his posture.
Ilmarinen drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ilmarinen off! Ilmarinen jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Ilmarinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ilmarinen controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ilmarinen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Johnson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ilmarinen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Asko Ilmarinen!
A very excited looking Asko Ilmarinen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charin Dieselnoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Shojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charin Dieselnoi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Shojo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shojo misses with the combination.
Dieselnoi throws a counter high kick but Shojo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yuki Shojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shojo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dieselnoi 's sensitive parts.
Dieselnoi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Dieselnoi misses
and Shojo counters with a three punch combo that has Dieselnoi backing up. Dieselnoi nods at Shojo to acknowledge the strikes.
Dieselnoi misses with a left hand
and Shojo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shojo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dieselnoi to the ground. Shojo is now in Dieselnoi 's guard.
Shojo 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.
Shojo drops back looking for a leg! Dieselnoi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dieselnoi manages to kick Shojo off! Shojo jumps back into Dieselnoi 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dieselnoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo is standing up over Dieselnoi . Dieselnoi looks to escape but Shojo dives into side control.
Shojo has an Americana. Dieselnoi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shojo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shojo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuki Shojo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meguru Takayanagi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fiji Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Takayanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takayanagi. Takayanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura cracks the inside of Takayanagi's front leg.
Takayanagi thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Takayanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takayanagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takayanagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura punishes Takayanagi's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takayanagi. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Takayanagi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is trying to stand.
Takayanagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi stalling.
Let's hope that Takayanagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nakamura tries to kick Takayanagi off in order to stand up. Takayanagi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takayanagi controlling from side mount.
Nakamura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takayanagi.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Nakamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takayanagi tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Takayanagi 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.
Takayanagi throws a low kick but Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Takayanagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Takayanagi misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura throws a hook but Takayanagi avoids it easily.
Takayanagi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Takayanagi right on the nose. Takayanagi blinks but takes it well.
Takayanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takayanagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takayanagi has time to react.
Takayanagi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura cracks Takayanagi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Takayanagi falls backwards against the cage. Nakamura follows up with more strikes that drop Takayanagi to his knees. Nakamura keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Takayanagi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiji Nakamura!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiji Nakamura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Celestio Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuhiro has chosen BUSHIDO as his entrance music. Katsu Kazuhiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestio Flame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsu Kazuhiro!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flame gets a takedown into half guard.
Flame is trying to control. Kazuhiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Flame is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazuhiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flame pulls his head out easily.
Kazuhiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro trying to control from the bottom.
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Flame is working for a kimura but Kazuhiro is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Flame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuhiro keeps working.
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazuhiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flame pulls his head out easily.
Flame throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flame is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuhiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazuhiro is trying to control but can't.
Kazuhiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuhiro trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuhiro trying to control but Flame postures up.
Kazuhiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazuhiro trying to control here.
Kazuhiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Flame is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuhiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Kazuhiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazuhiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kazuhiro pushes a forearm under Flame's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flame is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Kazuhiro!
Katsu Kazuhiro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filet Mignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorb Celeryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celeryman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eyes without a face kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Filet Mignon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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232 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filet Mignon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorb Celeryman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mignon feints a jab promting Celeryman to slip. Mignon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Celeryman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mignon keeps the fight on the outside.
Celeryman wants to clinch.
Mignon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Celeryman looks to clinch
and Mignon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Celeryman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooh!!! Mignon has knocked Celeryman down with a huge combo! Mignon steps away and waves a wobbly Celeryman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Celeryman is rocked!
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!
Mignon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Celeryman! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Filet Mignon!
Gorb Celeryman spoke after the fight, saying 'HUZZAH! I am gone.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into the arena with RIP blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slice clinches.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Slice is struggling to control the position.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Slice postures up.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has his feet on Slice's thighs here. He's pushed Slice off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Slice screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hendo Gracie!
Kimbo Slice spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat one of Mamado's fighters ....prepare to feel the pain..ahahaahahaahhahahahahahahaa...my boss will send the hit man, you supoused to loose this fight...WE PAID YOU...#THEUNIT'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunus Ebon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yunus Ebon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebon darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ebon after a bit of a struggle.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ebon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ebon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ebon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Ebon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebon wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Ebon sprawls well.
Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Ebon. Ebon maintains the clinch.
Ebon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Ebon's guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebon is retaining full guard.
Ebon wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Dos Santos's hips, looking to push off. But Dos Santos grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Ebon screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Junior Dos Santos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
272 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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277 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaos defends it nicely.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses.
Shore blocks a jab.
Shore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaos avoids it really well and circles away.
Chaos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shore throws a right and a left that Chaos avoids nicely.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Shore is out of range.
Chaos leaves Shore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cameron Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delvin Shore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos with a jab.
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Chaos as Shore shoots in.
Shore shoots in but no luck this time.
Shore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaos defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses.
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chaos feints and then cracks Shore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shore down.
Chaos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chaos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Shore misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shore.
Shore missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaos scores with a push kick.
Chaos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shore if he has to take too many more of those.
Shore looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Chaos!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaos.
Chaos drops Shore with a big left hand and mounts him. Shore is in big trouble!
Chaos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos with a couple of short strikes.
Chaos wants to control the pace but Shore is squirming around nicely.
Shore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shore tries to lock up and control but Chaos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chaos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shore gets back to half guard.
Shore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaos pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaos lands a nice short elbow.
Chaos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Shore defending well.
Shore is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaos pulls his head out easily.
Chaos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chaos is keen to just control but Shore is a slippery customer.
Chaos controlling the action here.
Chaos working Shore over with strikes.
Chaos passes to side control.
Shore regains half guard.
Chaos is taking a breather. Shore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shore actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Shore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shore trying to control from the bottom.
Chaos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaos's back!
Chaos trying to control but not successfully.
Shore keeps control of the position as Chaos tries to break free.
Shore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chaos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chaos turns into Shore and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Chaos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delvin Shore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaos swivels and escapes.
Shore misses with a takedown attempt - Chaos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shore dodges the punch combination from Chaos.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Shore slips the punch.
Cameron Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore with a poor takedown
and Chaos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cameron Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delvin Shore.
Chaos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Delvin Shore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chaos to score with a decent uppercut.
Shore shoots in but Chaos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shore throws a nice looking combination but Chaos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shore has time to react.
That has opened up Delvin Shore's cut even more.
Chaos connects with an inside leg kick.
Shore is breathing heavily.
Chaos lands a head kick that stumbles Shore and the fighters go to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chaos 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 Shore.
Shore being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos advances to mount.
Chaos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chaos trying to control but Shore is having none of it.
Chaos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaos trying to control but Shore is having none of it.
Chaos controlling from the full mount.
Shore bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shore trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shore throwing strikes but missing.
Shore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chaos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chaos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chaos!
Chaos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shore!
Shore is working to get back to half guard.
Chaos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore gets back to half guard.
Shore taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
Shore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaos.
Shore wants to get back to full guard but Chaos has passed into side control.
Shore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chaos connects with a decent elbow.
Chaos scoring with punches from side control.
Chaos gets to mount! Shore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shore is desperately trying to improve his position but Chaos has a good base and remains in mount.
Chaos wants to control the pace but Shore is squirming around nicely.
Shore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shore?
Chaos lands a big elbow.
Chaos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chaos is landing with some decent strikes but Shore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Shore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shore is rocked!
Shore working to try and regain half guard.
Chaos lands a heavy elbow.
Shore is still in real trouble! Can Chaos finish him?
Chaos controlling from mount.
Shore seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaos with shots to the head and body - Shore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chaos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shore is working to get back to half guard.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the head.
Chaos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shore is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Chaos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Delvin Shore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaos connects with a solid leg kick.
Shore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaos avoids it really well and circles away.
Chaos keeps Shore at a distance using the push kick.
Chaos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chaos throws a front kick that sends Shore stumbling back into the cage.
Chaos bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shore! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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.
Chaos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shore's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chaos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shore's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaos has managed to get both his arms back between Shore's legs - danger averted.
Chaos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaos has managed to get both his arms back between Shore's legs - danger averted.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
Shore working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.
Chaos content to stall in guard here.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shore can do to turn this around?
Shore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chaos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is pulling down on Shore's head to control his posture.
Shore trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shore stands and throws Chaos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shore working the ground and pound but Chaos is defending the strikes.
Shore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shore is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos struggling a bit here.
Shore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chaos is trying to control Shore's posture but Shore avoids it.
Cameron Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaos keeps working.
Chaos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shore.
Shore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chaos wants to control but Shore postures up.
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.
Chaos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shore.
Shore is trying to work for a kimura but Chaos is defending well.
Delvin Shore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chaos moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Chaos!
Cameron Chaos retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cameron Chaos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolores Doremus 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauparaha throws the left hand but Doremus avoids the punch easily.
Doremus tries to counter with a takedown but Rauparaha is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doremus.
Doremus shoots in for a takedown but Rauparaha shows good takedown defense.
Doremus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Doremus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doremus fails with a takedown attempt.
Rauparaha tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rauparaha avoids it really well and circles away.
Rauparaha moves in looking to clinch but Doremus pushes him off.
Doremus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doremus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doremus looks for a takedown but Rauparaha sprawls well.
Rauparaha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doremus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doremus.
Doremus looks for a takedown but Rauparaha sprawls well.
Rauparaha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doremus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rauparaha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doremus tries to score a body lock takedown but Rauparaha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doremus has been working on his balance at Island Warriors , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rauparaha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauparaha has Doremus pushed against the cage.
Rauparaha stalling the fight.
Rauparaha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauparaha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doremus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rauparaha after a bit of a struggle.
Doremus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rauparaha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rauparaha misses with a series of wild punches.
Doremus feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doremus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Rauparaha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doremus scores with a jab. Rauparaha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dolores Doremus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauparaha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doremus, pushing him back against the cage.
Rauparaha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doremus wants to take the fight to the mat but Rauparaha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauparaha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauparaha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rauparaha scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Rauparaha.
Rauparaha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doremus.
Rauparaha is pressed up against the cage. Doremus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rauparaha down to the mat. Rauparaha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been informed that Rauparaha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Doremus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doremus misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rauparaha counter with a right hand.
Rauparaha throws a shot from downtown. Doremus moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doremus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rauparaha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doremus misses with a takedown
and Rauparaha counters by moving into the clinch.
Doremus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Doremus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rauparaha defending well though.
Rauparaha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doremus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rauparaha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doremus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doremus is looking for a kimura but Rauparaha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doremus to get the leverage.
Doremus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rauparaha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doremus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doremus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doremus lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doremus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rauparaha is trying to stand up here but Doremus is controlling him well.
Doremus throws a strike but Rauparaha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Doremus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doremus postures up and lands a big shot to Rauparaha's brow.
Doremus won't allow Rauparaha to get back to his feet.
Doremus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doremus prevents Rauparaha from getting back to his feet.
Doremus postures up in Rauparaha's guard and throws a big left but Rauparaha blocks it.
Doremus wants to pass the guard but Rauparaha is keeping the position.
Rauparaha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doremus 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.
Rauparaha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rauparaha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doremus throws an elbow that misses. Rauparaha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doremus's guard. Nice move by Rauparaha!
Rauparaha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rauparaha has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Doremus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rauparaha is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Doremus pulls down on the head and he's put Rauparaha to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dolores Doremus!
Dolores Doremus is the new bantamweight champion!
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