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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Needle In The Hay. Shavershian has chosen John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavershian clinches.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Shavershian's ribcage. Shavershian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown lands a body shot.
Shavershian manages to break the clinch.
Shavershian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Shavershian looks winded!
Brown catches Shavershian napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shavershian to the canvas!
It looks like Aziz Shavershian has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shavershian has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shavershian, up you get!
Anthony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavershian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown avoids the head kick by Shavershian.
Brown throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Shavershian tumbling to the canvas!
Brown gets to his feet. Shavershian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Shavershian moved out of range.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shavershian blocks a head kick by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Shavershian. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Shavershian blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nice sprawl there from Shavershian as Brown shoots in.
Brown avoids the body shot from Shavershian.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shavershian manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shavershian breaks from the clinch.
Shavershian avoids the body shot from Brown.
Shavershian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Shavershian ducks down to avoid it.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavershian.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown cracks Shavershian with a big right hand and Shavershian goes down!
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shavershian looking to control.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shavershian is rocked!
Brown postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shavershian covers up, he's hurt! Brown keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Brown and the ref steps in to end the fight! Brown can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Brown!
A relieved looking Anthony Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
27 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Elwood misses.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elwood doesn't seem phased though.
Elwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Elwood.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elwood tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Elwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Elwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elwood misses with a wild combination.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Elwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elwood up against the cage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elwood's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elwood.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Elwood fails to land.
Elwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Elwood controls his hands.
Elwood breaks the clinch.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooh!!! Elwood has knocked Wilson down with a huge combo! Elwood steps away and waves a wobbly Wilson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wilson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elwood drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Wilson's head, knocking him out cold! Elwood is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Elwood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Elwood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Don't Mean A Thing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall misses the jab.
Nelson throws a left that rocks Marshall and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nelson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Marshall regain composure!
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.
Nelson decides to stand back up. Nelson steps back and let's Marshall get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Marshall off his feet! Nelson dives into side control looking to finish!
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Marshall is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Marshall denies him.
Marshall is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Marshall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Marshall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall has an active guard here but Nelson has managed to pass into half guard.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Marshall to control.
Marshall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marshall wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.
Marshall wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's time! Marshall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marshall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marshall counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshall trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Marshall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marshall throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Marshall scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Nice cross by Marshall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall walks into a left hand.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nelson can't escape the position.
Marshall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall gets a takedown into half guard.
Marshall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marshall is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
Marshall is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Marshall is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Marshall wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Marshall is looking to stall here but Nelson recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall advances position into side control!
Marshall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
Marshall trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Marshall tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Marshall from improving position.
Nelson is trying to buck Marshall off.
Marshall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marshall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!
Nelson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marshall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nelson is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morozov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marvin Andrews enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews avoids the head kick by Morozov.
Andrews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morozov.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Morozov misses with a combination
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Morozov misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Morozov misses its intended target.
Fedor Morozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozov throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews needs to keep his hands up - Morozov had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Morozov finds it's way through Andrews's defenses.
Morozov connects with a nice looking jab.
Morozov misses with a double jab
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morozov misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov drops Andrews with a left and a right! Oh, Andrews is hurt - Morozov dives into side control looking to finish!
Andrews is rocked!
Morozov cracks Andrews with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Morozov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Andrews is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Morozov!
As Fedor Morozov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Russian do not surrender!
I will prove to you that the Russian people is strong, not only physically, but also the spirit!
Old glory !!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Laprise!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from McGill. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
McGill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laprise scores with a takedown into McGill's guard.
McGill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laprise gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laprise throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGill to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Laprise wants a takedown but no success here.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laprise lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that McGill has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McGill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laprise is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laprise can't get the takedown.
Bogie McGill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.
Laprise is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGill can't fight it off and eventually Laprise manages to take the fight to the floor. McGill looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laprise.
Laprise lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill is trying to control the position but Laprise postures up.
Laprise works over McGill with some ground and pound from guard.
Laprise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laprise is looking to work some ground and pound but McGill has wrist control.
Laprise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laprise chips away with some ground and pound.
Laprise postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there.
Laprise won't allow McGill to get back to his feet.
Laprise is in close to McGill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laprise lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGill is looking to stand up but Laprise isn't so interested in that idea.
Laprise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laprise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laprise throws a big right hand that misses.
McGill managing to control the position.
McGill wants to stand but Laprise is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise is pushing down on McGill's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGill is fighting to maintain full guard but Laprise has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laprise is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Laprise there.
McGill is trying to stand.
McGill has hold of Laprise's hands but Laprise slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGill is looking to escape.
Laprise seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laprise lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laprise is trying to work for a kimura but McGill is defending well.
Laprise prevents McGill from standing back up.
McGill trying to control here.
Laprise slips a nice elbow through McGill's hands, connecting with McGill's forehead.
Laprise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laprise.
McGill won't allow Laprise to pass to mount.
McGill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Laprise scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laprise connects with a nice short shot to McGill's temple.
Laprise working McGill over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Laprise there.
Laprise winds up and cracks McGill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGill manages to get to full guard.
McGill kicks Laprise off and gets to his feet.
McGill throws a right and a left that Laprise avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGill sprawls well. McGill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laprise gets slowly back to his feet.
Laprise tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGill swivels and escapes.
McGill darts in and clinches Laprise up against the cage.
Laprise has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGill after a bit of a struggle.
McGill landing knees to the head.
It looks like Pierre Laprise has been cut.
McGill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laprise's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Laprise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laprise bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGill wants to control but Laprise postures up.
Laprise working the head with strikes.
McGill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laprise working the ground and pound.
Laprise working the ground and pound from side control.
Laprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGill is looking to take a break and control but Laprise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laprise is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill wants to free his trapped foot but Laprise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laprise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laprise works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laprise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGill's guard.
McGill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laprise presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laprise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laprise tries to clinch but McGill is having none of it.
A punch combination from McGill misses.
Laprise gets the takedown into side control.
Laprise scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laprise working the ground and pound.
McGill is trying to improve his position.
McGill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGill taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGill prevents Laprise from moving into mount.
Laprise throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laprise scoring with punches and elbows.
McGill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGill is trying to improve his position.
McGill wants to control but Laprise postures up.
Laprise working the ground and pound from side control.
Pierre Laprise has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGill sneaks back into half guard.
McGill is looking to escape.
Laprise slips a nice elbow through McGill's hands, connecting with McGill's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill trying to control but Laprise postures up.
Laprise lands strikes from half guard.
McGill pushes Laprise off and gets back to his feet.
Laprise shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGill wants to get back to his feet but Laprise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laprise passes McGill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGill tries to kick Laprise off but Laprise keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laprise is looking for a kimura here.
McGill moves into full guard.
McGill wants to stand and escape but Laprise is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Laprise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Laprise fails with the takedown
letting McGill counter with a right hand.
Laprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGill's waist but McGill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laprise off to one side.
Laprise moves in looking to clinch but McGill pushes him off.
Laprise tries for a takedown but McGill circles away easily
and McGill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bogie McGill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Laprise avoids the damage to the body.
Laprise goes for a takedown attempt but McGill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGill misses with a two punch combination.
Laprise closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGill's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laprise works over McGill with some ground and pound from guard.
McGill trying to keep a closed guard but Laprise is proving a slippery customer.
McGill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laprise working some strikes from top position.
McGill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Laprise has his takedown stuffed
enabling McGill to counter with a crisp jab.
Laprise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laprise tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laprise somewhat.
McGill lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Laprise drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre Laprise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise controlling from the top position.
Laprise trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
McGill being controlled here, momentarily.
Laprise pushing down on McGill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGill is trying to maintain the position but Laprise is very close to passing his half guard.
Laprise with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laprise is keen to just control but McGill is a slippery customer.
Laprise seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise blocks the strikes from McGill.
McGill is trying to stand up here but Laprise is controlling him well.
Laprise looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGill but McGill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laprise closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGill's guard.
McGill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laprise forces his way into half guard.
McGill is trying to stand.
Laprise controlling the pace.
McGill gets back to full guard.
Laprise controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bogie McGill.
I think Laprise has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Laprise!
Pierre Laprise took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Falcone (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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.
Tanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Tanner moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
Falcone avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Falcone.
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanner.
Tanner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falcone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanner.
Tanner leaning against his opponent.
Tanner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Falcone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falcone lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner misses with a hook to the body
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
Tanner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Falcone does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Falcone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcone scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.
Tanner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falcone is able to avoid easily.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcone tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner staying out of range there.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Tanner checks a low kick from Falcone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tanner.
Falcone dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Falcone throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
Falcone misses the jab.
Falcone throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falcone, pushing him back against the cage.
Falcone is trying to push Tanner away but Tanner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner leaning against his opponent.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone blocks an elbow strike.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Tanner tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with Falcone.
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Falcone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcone gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner has Falcone pushed against the cage.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
Rocco Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Falcone's ribs.
Falcone misses with the combination.
Rocco Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Falcone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcone thows a leg kick but Tanner checks it
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Tanner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone moves forwards but Tanner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Falcone.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Tanner down.
Falcone walks into a jab.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Falcone.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanner takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses.
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Falcone responds with a good body kick, but Tanner manages to step out the way in time.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tanner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Falcone.
Tanner tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcone. Falcone obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanner is out of range.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
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!
Tanner slips under a jab.
Falcone cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner rushes Falcone and presses him up against the cage.
Falcone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tanner just leaning against Falcone, taking a breather.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcone up against the cage.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Falcone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Tanner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcone doesn't seem phased though.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Falcone misses with a double jab.
Tanner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Falcone manages to circle out of the way.
Tanner scores with a nice right hand.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Falcone tenderised Tanner's leg. Tanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner lands with a shot to the body.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Tanner is looking to counter punch.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcone tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falcone tries to circle away but Tanner has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Falcone.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Tanner moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
Tanner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falcone, pushing him back against the cage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone can't get the takedown.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Falcone blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Falcone pushes him off.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
A counter left hand to the body from Tanner misses its target.
Tanner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Tanner moves away and avoids it.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Tanner has managed to clinch.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Falcone is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Falcone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Falcone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Falcone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Falcone really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Falcone throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcone takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcone cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner has managed to clinch.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Tanner gets a clinch.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
Tanner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Falcone wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanner won't allow it.
Tanner misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanner is pushing Falcone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Falcone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanner has double underhooks.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Falcone blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcone gets an underhook and turns Tanner into the cage.
Tanner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Falcone tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falcone up against the cage.
Tanner prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Falcone.
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Falcone throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcone thinking.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Falcone keeps it at a distance.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Falcone slips under a jab from Tanner.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Tanner checks it.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Tanner's body.
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcone breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Falcone
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Tanner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Falcone in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanner.
Falcone has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dick Tanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falcone avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
Falcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcone letting Tanner take a breather here.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dick Tanner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Falcone throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falcone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner tries to clinch but Falcone moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Falcone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner rushes Falcone and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Tanner.
Tanner working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Falcone letting Tanner take a breather here.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Falcone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Tanner.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner just leaning against Falcone, taking a breather.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that Falcone shrugs off.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Falcone into the cage.
Falcone tightens his grip and picks Tanner up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanner manages to land in guard.
Tanner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Falcone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcone misses.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Falcone can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Falcone's head.
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanner.
Falcone scores with a nice head shot.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanner.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falcone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcone throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Tanner.
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!
Falcone delivers a nice body kick.
Falcone throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Falcone gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner prevents Falcone from breaking the clinch.
Falcone wants a takedown but no success here.
Rocco Falcone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanner is struggling to control the position.
Tanner stalling.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcone avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanner.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Falcone.
I think Falcone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Falcone!
Rocco Falcone is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rocco Falcone 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys. Faldo has chosen Paparazzi Pone - Man Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Wily Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swagger working the strikes but Faldo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Swagger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faldo tries to roll over but Swagger keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Swagger connects with a nice short shot to Faldo's temple.
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swagger is looking for a kimura but Faldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swagger to get the leverage.
Faldo wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
Faldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swagger misses with a head shot. Faldo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger 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.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger throws a big elbow that misses.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Faldo is controlling Swagger's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swagger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faldo's head.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo is trying to control the position but Swagger postures up.
Faldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger lands a couple of elbows.
Faldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swagger.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Faldo trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
Swagger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swagger gets a double leg takedown into Faldo's guard.
Swagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faldo is pulling down on Swagger's head to control his posture.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faldo pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faldo can do to turn this around?
Faldo is looking for a triangle but Swagger pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swagger lands a couple of digs.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swagger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo trying to control the position.
Faldo pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swagger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo working a defensive guard here.
Swagger forces his way into half guard.
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Swagger throws a strike but Faldo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Swagger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faldo is controlling Swagger's posture.
Swagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Swagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swagger cracks Faldo with a solid left hand.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger connects with a couple of short punches.
Faldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faldo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swagger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger works over Faldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Faldo looks for the body kick but Swagger saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Faldo.
Swagger misses with the combination.
Faldo misses with a hook
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swagger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swagger landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger working some strikes from top position.
Swagger is in close to Faldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger is in close to Faldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Faldo controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
Swagger with a nice head shot there.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger distracts Faldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faldo has momentary wrist control but Swagger slips an elbow through the middle.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger working some strikes from top position.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faldo is trying to keep Swagger in close.
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swagger chips away with some ground and pound.
Swagger with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger postures up in Faldo's guard and throws a big left but Faldo blocks it.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger cracks Faldo with a solid left hand.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faldo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faldo's head.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger postures up in Faldo's guard and throws a big left but Faldo blocks it.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger drops back looking for a leg! Faldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faldo manages to kick Swagger off! Swagger jumps back into Faldo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger is working Faldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nick Faldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wily Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wily Swagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swagger, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasputin Erasmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erasmus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rasputin. Nasimentu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ТIК - Бiлi Троянk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasputin Erasmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasimentu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Rasputin Erasmus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nasimentu. Erasmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Nasimentu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nasimentu.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erasmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erasmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Erasmus scores with a push kick.
Erasmus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erasmus throws a shot from downtown. Nasimentu moves away and avoids it.
Nasimentu tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erasmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nasimentu misses with a double jab.
Erasmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erasmus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nasimentu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasimentu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Erasmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasimentu manages to avoid it.
Nasimentu moves into the clinch successfully.
Nasimentu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rasputin Erasmus's cut is getting worse.
Nasimentu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nasimentu keeps control of Erasmus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Erasmus misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nasimentu to work.
Nasimentu tries a body shot but Erasmus blocks it.
Erasmus is trying to break the clinch but Nasimentu is controlling him.
Nasimentu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erasmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nasimentu throws a punch but it's blocked by Erasmus.
Erasmus dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
A short uppercut from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu lands a hook that snaps the head of Erasmus backwards.
Nasimentu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nasimentu slowing the pace effectively.
Erasmus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Erasmus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nasimentu up against the cage.
Erasmus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nasimentu has him pressed against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nasimentu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erasmus is trying to break free.
Nasimentu tries to stall but Erasmus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nasimentu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Nasimentu.
Rasputin Erasmus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nasimentu lands an elbow inside.
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!
Nasimentu has Erasmus pushed against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a hook that snaps the head of Erasmus backwards.
Erasmus is rocked!
Jeez, Rasputin Erasmus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Erasmus blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Nasimentu - that landed with a thud.
Nasimentu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erasmus tries to throw a body punch but Nasimentu avoids it by throwing Erasmus back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nasimentu lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Erasmus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Erasmus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rasputin Erasmus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Valentin Nasimentu!
After the fight, Valentin Nasimentu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (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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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov!
Romanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov!
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Romanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Romanov.
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romanov's best efforts.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Romanov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Romanov!
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is still trying to improve position.
Romanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jitsu to his feet.
Jitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Romanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov misses with a hook. Jitsu ducked under it nicely.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Jitsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jitsu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jitsu.
Jitsu works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jitsu passes into half guard.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Jitsu.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanov defends it well.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanov defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romanov is just riding it out for now. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold.
Jitsu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romanov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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