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B15: McCullen vs. Seung-Jin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eion McCullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osama Akharraz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 Tokyo, Eion McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Akharraz counters with a crisp one two that drops McCullen! Akharraz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McCullen to his feet! McCullen is in big trouble!
McCullen misses with a looping left.
Akharraz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCullen avoids a kick to the body.
McCullen throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen sets himself, and Akharraz steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullen avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eion McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen looks to clinch
and Akharraz counters with a series of strikes that really hurt McCullen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeer's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vermeer. Jordan shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermeer - that will leave a mark!
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jordan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vermeer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Jordan.
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!
Vermeer lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Vermeer lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a push kick.
Vermeer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
Vermeer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls well. He's pushed Jordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
Jordan looks winded!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vermeer, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vermeer.
Marco Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the ropes.
Jordan rushes Vermeer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vermeer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordan avoids it.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeer trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vermeer.
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!
Vermeer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vermeer can't break the clinch.
Vermeer working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeer is trying to force a seperation but Jordan has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jordan managing to block the knees to the body from Vermeer.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the ropes.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jordan being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vermeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan controlling from the top position.
Vermeer keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Vermeer keeps moving.
Vermeer wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeer is working an open guard so Jordan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vermeer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vermeer.
Jordan avoids a kick to the body.
Vermeer lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vermeer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jordan moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeer is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Vermeer circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vermeer lands with a nice body kick.
Vermeer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermeer misses with a body kick.
Jordan tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeer is wise to it.
Vermeer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vermeer wants it to stay on the feet.
Vermeer throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeer as Jordan shoots in.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Vermeer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Vermeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vermeer wants to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan trying to control the position but Vermeer is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vermeer parries the strikes from Jordan easily there. Jordan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vermeer to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer is looking to reverse the position.
Vermeer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Vermeer is working to get back to half guard.
Jordan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vermeer to take his back!
Vermeer tries to break free.
Vermeer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jordan.
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!
Jordan keeps control of the position as Vermeer tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer trying to get back to his feet but Jordan is in full control for now.
Jordan is punishing Vermeer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jordan avoiding Vermeer 's attempts to control his hands.
Jordan wants to control but Vermeer is keeping busy.
Jordan working for a choke but Vermeer is defending well.
Vermeer trying to control the action but Jordan just sinks the hooks in.
Vermeer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jordan on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to break free.
Vermeer trying to control the position but Jordan manages to sink in the hooks.
Jordan has the hooks in. Vermeer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan misses with punches from the back.
Jordan keeps control of the position easily here as Vermeer tries to buck him off.
Jordan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Vermeer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vermeer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vermeer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeer throws a push kick but Jordan slaps the foot to one side.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vermeer. Vermeer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeer. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vermeer.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vermeer throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeer defends well and Jordan ends up having to push Vermeer into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
Vermeer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marco Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Vermeer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vermeer continues to drive forward.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Vermeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marco Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vermeer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Jordan misses
and Vermeer counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Vermeer throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermeer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Jordan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeer. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Vermeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body.
That kick from Vermeer tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermeer.
Vermeer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vermeer. That's going to slow Jordan down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a kick to the temple. Jordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vermeer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Barry Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vermeer.
Jordan with a poor takedown
and Vermeer counters with a good low kick that Jordan was not able to check.
Jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barry Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vermeer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermeer.
Vermeer delivers a nice body kick.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Vermeer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vermeer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vermeer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boaty McBoatFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamada has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boaty McBoatFace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isamu Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBoatFace throws a looping overhand right but Yamada ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBoatFace.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamada. That's going to slow McBoatFace down.
Yamada scores with a punch to the head.
McBoatFace throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McBoatFace misses the target.
McBoatFace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada.
McBoatFace misses with a hook
and Yamada counters with a shoot takedown. McBoatFace fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBoatFace keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
McBoatFace is looking to stand up but Yamada isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamada advances to half guard.
Yamada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamada tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBoatFace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBoatFace's coaches at Cylon Training Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Yamada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McBoatFace!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McBoatFace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McBoatFace shrugs it off.
Yamada is working for a guillotine from mount but McBoatFace frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
McBoatFace wants to get back to his feet.
McBoatFace trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yamada has managed to slip his arm under McBoatFace's chin. This could be all over... yep, McBoatFace is tapping out! Submission win for Yamada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isamu Yamada!
After winning the bout, Isamu Yamada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cagatay Ulusoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cagatay Ulusoy!
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, Elijah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulusoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Ulusoy.
Judah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Judah thuds his right hand into Ulusoy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ulusoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ulusoy is rocked!
It looks like Cagatay Ulusoy has been cut.
Judah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ulusoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a crisp right that sends Ulusoy to the canvas! Judah follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Judah!
Elijah Judah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nelson Jimenez enters the ring!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nelson Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Axe lands with a right to the head.
Axe prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Axe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimenez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Axe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Axe stops a takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Axe scores with a shot to the side of Jimenez's head.
Axe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axe.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Axe.
Axe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Axe blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Axe.
Jimenez is rocked!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jimenez is still on wobbly legs! Can Axe finish him?
Axe lands a hook that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Axe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axe lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Axe lands a big right hand that drops Jimenez! The killer instinct kicks in and Axe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Axe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Axe!
Nelson Jimenez spoke after the fight, saying '209 motherfucker. This shit rigged. I ain't surprised motherfuckers. Corruption everywhere tryna keep the best down. Fuck you bitches. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hail Mary - Tupac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gonzalez !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzalez 's guard.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Anderson won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez 's guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Anderson stands and throws Gonzalez 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gonzalez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez , who protects the arm well.
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzalez defends it well.
You get the feeling that Gonzalez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gonzalez is in real trouble.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gonzalez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is punishing Gonzalez with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Gonzalez .
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson has his foot on Gonzalez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Anderson striking from his own guard.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Gonzalez to get to half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson has hold of Gonzalez 's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez 's head.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Anderson cracks Gonzalez with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson stands and throws Gonzalez 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson cracks Gonzalez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anderson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gonzalez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Anderson!
John Anderson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Nick Gonzalez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. The motherfuckers a beast what can I say. This aint gon stop the movement imma keep going. Maybe KT aint for me right now, but ill be back no doubt. COMPTON MOTHERFUCKERS!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Sausalito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Vince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfredo Sausalito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alfredo Sausalito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Vince!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vince takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vince.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vince takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sausalito gets through Vince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vince.
Vince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sausalito.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vince.
Vince misses with a body punch.
Sausalito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vince content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vince throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sausalitos head.
Vince lands a shoulder strike.
Vince lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sausalito backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vince breaks the clinch.
Vince closes the distance and clinches.
Vince lands with a short shot to the head.
Sausalito swings wildly with an uppercut but Vince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vince lands a body shot.
Sausalito is breathing heavily.
Vince's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vince fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sausalito, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vince lands with a right to the head.
Vince lands a nice shot to the body.
Vince scores with a hook to the body.
Vince lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vince.
Sausalito 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.
Vince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sausalito backwards.
Vince lands a body punch.
Vince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vince escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Vince digs a right hand into Sausalito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sausalito's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Vince.
Sausalito takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vince.
Vince lands with a right to the head.
Vince gets through Sausalito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sausalito backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sausalito backwards.
Sausalito is rocked!
Vince dips a shoulder and cracks Sausalito with a mighty uppercut! Sausalito falls back against the ropes and Vince unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sausalito is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vince screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Vince!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Rottwel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Rottwel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
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209 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rottwel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rottwel is defended easily by Davidson.
Davidson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rottwel. Rottwel gets slowly back to his feet.
Rottwel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rottwel is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rottwel to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson moves into full guard.
Rottwel postures up and lands a big shot to Davidson's brow.
Davidson working for a triangle but Rottwel defends it easily.
Rottwel 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rottwel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rottwel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rottwel cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
Rottwel advances to half guard.
Davidson looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform me that Rottwel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rottwel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davidson!
Davidson tries to reverse the position but Rottwel maintains control.
Davidson is in a horrible position here. Rottwel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rottwel has hold of Davidson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davidson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rottwel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Davidson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Davidson shrugs it off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is working to get back to half guard.
Davidson is bucking up trying to escape but Rottwel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rottwel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rottwel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rottwel wants to finish this one by submission but Davidson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rottwel.
Rottwel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rottwel has control of Davidson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davidson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rottwel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Davidson is looking to improve his position but Rottwel isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottwel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Davidson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Davidson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rottwel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Davidson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rottwel slips an arm under Davidson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rottwel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rottwel is squeezing on Davidson like an anaconda would it's prey. Davidson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Rottwel!
Igor Rottwel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Popeye Nutritional Supplement for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Seung-Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seung-Jin has chosen Keith Ape - Psycho as his entrance music. Sam McCullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bailey Seung-Jin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seung-Jin takes one to the chin there.
Seung-Jin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Seung-Jin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seung-Jin misses with a right hand
and McCullen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seung-Jin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seung-Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
Seung-Jin lands a really nice looking cross but McCullen seems unphased.
McCullen missing with a left hand there. Seung-Jin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seung-Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seung-Jin misses with a hook.
Seung-Jin throws a hook to the side of McCullen's head but McCullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seung-Jin tries to clinch there but McCullen circles away.
McCullen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen throws out a loose jab but Seung-Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seung-Jin.
Seung-Jin cracks McCullen with an open hand slap.
Seung-Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McCullen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seung-Jin throws a sloppy body shot
and McCullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seung-Jin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Seung-Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen throws an off balance right hand
and Seung-Jin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seung-Jin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCullen scores with a decent looking hook.
Seung-Jin is rocked!
It looks like Bailey Seung-Jin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seung-Jin misses with a body shot.
Seung-Jin moves in looking to clinch but McCullen pushes him off.
Seung-Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Seung-Jin misses the target.
Seung-Jin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCullen with a nice cross.
Seung-Jin gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McCullen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Seung-Jin is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McCullen!
Sam McCullen retains his light heavyweight title!
Bailey Seung-Jin was interviewed post fight and said 'I got caught, simple as. I am going to take an extended break from fighting to focus on my training. I'm only 17 and I may have been rushing into this world. I hope my teammate Sam keeps hold of the belt until I get back.'.
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