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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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141 lbs
39 - 14 - 1 |
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthriel moves away.
Obama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anthriels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Obama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anthriel swings widly with a right hand
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Anthriel misses with a looping right.
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anthriel is rocked!
Anthriel misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Obama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Obama looks to land a combination but Anthriel avoids it well.
Anthriel throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama goes for a double leg but Anthriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anthriel continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthriel. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Anthriel jabs at Obama's body.
Obama scores with a sloppy right hand. Anthriel should have avoided that one.
Obama scores with a hook.
Anthriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Obama! Anthriel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obama!
A relieved looking Barack Obama 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Afternoon Delight. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Chambers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Chambers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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188 lbs
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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
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers blocks a head kick by Tamland.
A punch lands to the side of Tamland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chambers scores with a leg kick.
Tamland throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tamland misses with a low kick.
Tamland cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg.
Chambers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chambers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chambers defends it well.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses.
Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chambers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tamland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
Chambers throws a leg kick that misses.
Tamland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chambers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamland.
Tamland throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamland.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Tamland scores with a decent looking hook.
Chambers lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamland off the cage and back into range.
Tamland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tamland does it's job there.
Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chambers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamland.
Tamland closes the distance and clinches.
Tamland is leaning against Chambers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a head kick but Tamland moves out of range.
Chambers tried to score with a low kick but Tamland checks it.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Tamland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tamland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Tamland lands a high kick!
Jack Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tamland moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the head but Tamland blocks with his arms.
Tamland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chambers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tamland's brow.
Tamland managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Tamland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamland is defending well for now.
Tamland drags the fight down to the ground.
Chambers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tamland's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from.
Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tamland has a closed guard, preventing Chambers from standing up.
Chambers gets to his feet - Tamland follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chambers, as that shot connected.
Chambers blocks a low kick nicely.
Tamland checks a leg kick.
Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamland takes the fight into the clinch.
Tamland lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamland.
Chambers digs a right hand into Tamland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tamland's gas tank.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage.
Tamland scores with a hook to the body.
Tamland managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chambers tries to work over Tamland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tamland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamland manages to break the clinch.
Chambers throws the kick towards the body but Tamland avoids it.
Tamland checks a leg kick nicely.
Chambers is looking to slow Tamland down with leg kicks.
Chambers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamland is able to avoid easily.
Tamland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tamland misses with a straight left.
Chambers lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brick Tamland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tamland fails with a takedown attempt.
Chambers looks for the body kick but Tamland saw that one coming.
Chambers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chambers. That's going to slow Tamland down.
Chambers tries a low kick but Tamland avoids it.
Tamland with the counter takedown but Chambers avoids it easily.
Chambers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tamland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chambers moves forwards but Tamland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tamland wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Chambers tries to land a front kick but Tamland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tamland darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamland tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers throws a body kick that misses
and Tamland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers throws a push kick but Tamland slaps the foot to one side.
Tamland lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tamland. That's going to slow Chambers down.
Tamland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chambers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tamland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tamland works Chambers's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Chambers is predictable there
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamland scores with a hook to the body. Chambers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Tamland checks it.
Chambers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Chambers finds it's target.
Tamland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Tamland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers motions for Tamland to come forward. Chambers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Chambers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland darts in looking for a takedown but Chambers gets double underhooks and turns Tamland into the cage.
Jack Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamland.
Jack Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tamland, as that shot connected.
Tamland tries to clinch but Chambers is having none of it.
Chambers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Chambers.
Chambers drops Tamland with a nice combination! Chambers dives into Tamland's guard, looking to finish!
Tamland is rocked!
Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chambers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chambers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamland is still in real trouble! Can Chambers finish him?
Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from.
Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Chambers defends easily.
Tamland seems to have recovered his senses.
Chambers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chambers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get!
Chambers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamland lands with a slapping head kick.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Chambers misses.
Tamland scores with a nice strike.
Tamland clinches.
Chambers being controlled against the cage.
Tamland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Tamland avoiding damage as Chambers throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tamland obliges.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Chambers tenderised Tamland's leg. Tamland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch but Chambers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chambers misses with a low kick.
Tamland stuns Chambers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tamland.
Tamland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Chambers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamland jabs at Chambers's body.
Tamland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Chambers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chambers tries to move into range but Tamland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamland blocks a leg kick.
Tamland connects with a body shot that sends Chambers's belly button to the back.
Tamland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chambers.
Tamland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Tamland moves out of range easily.
Tamland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tamland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chambers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland blocks a leg kick.
Chambers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tamland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tamland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland throws a strike aimed at the side of Chambers's head but Chambers avoids it well.
Chambers is not content to let Tamland control the position.
Tamland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chambers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tamland's guard! Nice work there by Chambers!
Tamland is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.
Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get!
Tamland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tamland throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Tamland connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Chambers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamland, right into the meat.
Tamland checks a leg kick nicely.
Chambers throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tamland stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chambers follows into mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers stands up from mount. Strange move.
Chambers throws a leg kick which misses Tamland's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamland tries to avoid it.
Chambers's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chambers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chambers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers delivers a nice body kick.
Tamland lands with a shot to the body.
Tamland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Tamland.
Chambers tries to land a leg kick but Tamland saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to clinch.
Chambers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tamland just manages to avoid it.
Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chambers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tamland counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamland throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers misses with a kick to the body.
Tamland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chambers obliges.
Chambers is pressed up against the cage. Tamland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chambers down to the mat. Chambers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chambers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamland looks to land a body kick but Chambers moved away.
Tamland throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Chambers.
Chambers connects with a single shot there.
Tamland lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Tamland.
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!
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
Tamland lands a high kick!
Chambers throws a body kick that misses.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chambers throws out a leg kick but Tamland moves out of range and Chambers only half commits.
Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chambers gets tackled into the cage by Tamland. Tamland maintains the clinch.
Tamland jumps guard and drags Chambers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland working for a triangle but Chambers defends it easily.
Tamland is working an open guard so Chambers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
Chambers throws out a leg kick but Tamland moves out of range and Chambers only half commits.
Chambers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chambers 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Chambers!
Jack Chambers made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominatrix comes to the cage accompanied by "Trenches" by Pop Evil. Sobrante is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Primus - Fisticuffs. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Les Sobrante!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominatrix jabs Sobrante right on the nose. Sobrante blinks but takes it well.
Sobrante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominatrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobrante.
Dominatrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobrante.
Dominatrix cracks a nice hook into Sobrante's ribs.
Sobrante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominatrix lands with an overhand left.
Dominatrix misses the shot to the body.
Sobrante punishes Dominatrix's body with a nice straight punch.
Sobrante throws a hook to the side of Dominatrix's head but Dominatrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dominatrix misses the target.
Sobrante connects with a single shot there.
Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominatrix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobrante misses the shot to the body.
Dominatrix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominatrix connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobrante.
Sobrante shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominatrix's guard.
Dominatrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobrante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobrante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobrante defends well.
Dominatrix looking for a guillotine here but Sobrante defends easily.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now.
Sobrante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobrante has managed to get both his arms back between Dominatrix's legs - danger averted.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobrante passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dominatrix tries to improve position but can't.
Dominatrix prevents Sobrante from moving into mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sobrante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominatrix is looking to reverse the position.
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominatrix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominatrix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobrante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix gets back to half guard.
Sobrante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominatrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobrante.
Sobrante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominatrix trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Dominatrix is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dominatrix trying to hold on to Sobrante's head to control him but Sobrante postures up.
Dominatrix wants to get back to full guard.
Dominatrix is working hard here to advance position.
Sobrante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominatrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobrante is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dominatrix reverses the position - he's now on top in Sobrante's guard.
Dominatrix postures up and lands a big shot to Sobrante's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobrante walks into a jab.
Dominatrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobrante to the ground. Dominatrix is now in Sobrante's guard.
Sobrante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominatrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobrante is keeping the position for now.
Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobrante keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominatrix lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Sobrante keeps moving.
Dominatrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobrante pushes a forearm under Dominatrix's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominatrix is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante!
A relieved looking Les Sobrante 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wax Philosophical (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shavershian's choice of entrance music: John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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39
274 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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33
268 lbs
19 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wax Philosophical!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavershian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Philosophical throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philosophical misses with a looping left.
Wax Philosophical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Philosophical coming out on top.
Shavershian walks into a jab.
Philosophical throws a sloppy head kick and Shavershian moves out of range easily.
Philosophical missing with a left hand there. Shavershian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Philosophical scores with a hook.
Shavershian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shavershian misses with a body kick.
Philosophical lands a lovely overhand right.
Philosophical cracks Shavershian with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philosophical tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavershian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shavershian duly obliges.
Shavershian fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian ducks under a wild hook from Philosophical.
Philosophical scores with a jab.
A jab from Shavershian misses.
Philosophical throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Philosophical finds it's way through Shavershian's defenses.
Shavershian blocks a head kick by Philosophical.
Shavershian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philosophical moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shavershian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philosophical throws out the jab.
Shavershian throws a series of strikes that have Philosophical backpedaling.
Philosophical throws a big shot that misses.
Philosophical is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Philosophical misses with a right hand
and Shavershian counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philosophical throws a head kick that misses.
Shavershian thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Philosophical misses the target.
Shavershian moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian ducks under a wild hook from Philosophical.
Shavershian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Philosophical throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavershian counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Philosophical misses the target.
Philosophical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philosophical misses with a straight right.
Shavershian moves out of range of the strikes.
Shavershian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shavershian lands a leg kick that knocks Philosophical off balance momentarily.
A jab from Philosophical misses.
A head kick by Philosophical misses
and Shavershian counters with a nice body kick.
Shavershian drives through and clinches with Philosophical against the cage.
Philosophical breaks from the clinch.
Philosophical jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shavershian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Philosophical if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philosophical misses with a straight right.
Philosophical rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shavershian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Philosophical throws a lazy head kick
and Shavershian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Philosophical is breathing heavily.
Shavershian lands a jab to the head.
Philosophical misses with a left hand
and Shavershian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Philosophical misses with a straight left.
Philosophical avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shavershian avoids the head kick by Philosophical.
Philosophical misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Philosophical there.
Philosophical throws a hook but Shavershian avoids it easily.
Philosophical throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shavershian counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shavershian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philosophical moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Philosophical throws a big shot that misses.
Shavershian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shavershian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shavershian lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Philosophical sprawling to the canvas. Shavershian follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Philosophical hang on?
Philosophical is rocked!
Shavershian seems to be working for a kimura but Philosophical defends the submission attempt.
Philosophical is trying to stand up here but Shavershian is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavershian is looking for a kimura but Philosophical is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shavershian to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Shavershian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Shavershian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Philosophical doesn't seem phased though.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Philosophical.
Aziz Shavershian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philosophical clobbers Shavershian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Philosophical throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Philosophical misses
and Shavershian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shavershian misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Philosophical misses the target.
Philosophical fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Philosophical darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Philosophical misses its intended target.
Philosophical throws an overhand right that lands on Shavershian's shoulder, as Shavershian tries to avoid the shot.
Philosophical throws out a loose jab but Shavershian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philosophical rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philosophical takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavershian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philosophical tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavershian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Philosophical tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavershian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Shavershian.
Oh Philosophical is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philosophical lands a jab to the head.
Philosophical seems to have got his legs back now.
Philosophical has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shavershian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shavershian tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Philosophical.
Philosophical throws a head kick that misses.
Shavershian scores with a sloppy right hand. Philosophical should have avoided that one.
Philosophical misses with a hook.
As Philosophical backs off Shavershian throws a huge counter combo but Philosophical manages to avoid it all.
Philosophical takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shavershian staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Philosophical misses
and Shavershian counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philosophical throws an overhand right that lands on Shavershian's shoulder, as Shavershian tries to avoid the shot.
Shavershian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shavershian has Philosophical up against the cage in a clinch.
Philosophical breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavershian looks to land a combination but Philosophical avoids it well.
Philosophical avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle, before Shavershian throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Philosophical's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shavershian lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aziz Shavershian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ali Bomaye by The Game. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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35
214 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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38
210 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Major Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Hardwood connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Hardwood connects with a single shot there.
Watson throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardwood throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Hardwood looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardwood's head backwards.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Hardwood shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watson lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson checks a low kick from Hardwood.
Watson throws a big counter head kick but Hardwood avoids it with no problem.
Watson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardwood.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardwood slips a jab from Watson.
Hardwood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Watson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hardwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood with a jab.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardwood.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Hardwood.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Watson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Watson sizes up Hardwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
John Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardwood with a hook.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood tries to counter with a takedown but Watson is quick to defend against it.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Hardwood takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the head.
Hardwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Hardwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Hardwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Hardwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson throws a fast counter high kick but Hardwood manages to duck under it in time.
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardwood misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
Watson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson lands a high kick!
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Watson.
Hardwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood walks into a jab.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardwood throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Watson takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Watson cracks Hardwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardwood.
Watson lands a head kick. Hardwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Hardwood misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardwood might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Watson lands a head kick!
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes Watson against the cage but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Hardwood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Watson.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Watson throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hardwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood slips under a jab.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardwood works the jab nicely.
Hardwood is looking to clinch.
Hardwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardwood swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Watson misses.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Hardwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson stuns Hardwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardwood. Hardwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardwood off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Watson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardwood's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson checks a low kick from Hardwood.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardwood.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardwood misses with a head kick.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood misses the jab.
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!
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardwood moves forwards but Watson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Watson avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
A left and a right from Watson both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood is rocked!
Hardwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Hardwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardwood throws a series of strikes that have Watson backpedaling.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardwood takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Hardwood swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Hardwood walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Hardwood.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Hardwood tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Hardwood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardwood.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Hardwood tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Hardwood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Watson.
A shot to the liver by Watson. Beautiful body shot.
Hardwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Watson!
John Watson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Major Hardwood was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Vasilyevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muraki Tunamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Vasilyevich!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasilyevich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilyevich has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tunamoto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vasilyevich yanks on the arm and Tunamoto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vasilyevich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Vasilyevich!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Vasilyevich gave a big smile as he said 'Id like to thank the fans and my sponsors, my opponent put up a hell of a fight but confidence was the key.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raf Camora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camora comes to the cage accompanied by Eskimo Brothers-Joe Lajoie. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Manny Machado was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raf Camora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camora misses with a takedown
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Camora misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Machado moves out of range as Camora strikes.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Camora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camora tries a head kick but it misses.
Camora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camora's head.
Camora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado connects with the punch.
Camora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camora shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camora passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camora.
Camora throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Camora looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camora is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Camora controlling the action here.
Machado wants to control but Camora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Machado is staying active underneath Camora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machado wants to control but Camora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado tries to roll over but Camora keeps him under control.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Camora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camora slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Camora looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Camora moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado blocks a jab.
Camora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Camora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Camora misses the target.
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado throws a low kick but Camora avoids it.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camora throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado punishes Camora's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Machado misses.
Camora lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Camora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Camora throws a big counter combination but Machado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Camora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Camora backs off Machado throws a huge counter combo but Camora manages to avoid it all.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camora gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Camora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado takes a swing at Camora's ribcage but misses.
Camora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camora throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to clinch but Camora moves out of range.
Camora connects with a jab.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camora misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Camora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Camora will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camora.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camora misses with an uppercut.
Camora misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado feints a counter leg kick.
Good work by Camora as he checks the leg kick.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camora.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Camora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado pushes Camora up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Camora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Camora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Camora.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Camora blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Camora has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Camora looking for a takedown.
Camora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Camora 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Camora shoots in.
Camora misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Camora was not able to check.
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camora checks the leg kick.
Machado sizes up Camora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Machado digs a good hook to Camora's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camora misses with a head kick.
Camora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Camora fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Camora is out of range.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raf Camora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camora is able to avoid easily.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camora shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camora gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camora ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado connects with a jab.
Camora looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camora lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Camora throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Camora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado lands with a hook. Camora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Camora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado blocks a head kick by Camora.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camora throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Camora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camora somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camora.
Camora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Camora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camora misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Camora takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
A head kick by Camora misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Camora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Camora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machado.
Machado connects with a leg kick. Camora looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camora misses with a few strikes there.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camora throws a head kick that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado looks to land a combination. Camora sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Camora to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machado seems keen to control Camora's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camora's guard.
Camora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camora wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raf Camora 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.
Machado digs a good body shot into Camora's ribs.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camora.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camora dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Camora's head and hops out.
Camora throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camora back to the cage. Machado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado moves away from the strike by Camora.
Camora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machado stalks Camora and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Camora's face. Camora staggers backwards, shaken.
Machado with a jab.
Camora shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Camora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado is looking to slow Camora down with leg kicks.
Machado drives through and clinches with Camora against the cage.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related as his entrance music. Maciej Zegan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Charcoal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maciej Zegan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zegan throws a hook but Charcoal blocks it.
Zegan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charcoal. That did some damage!
Zegan wants to clinch but Charcoal slips to the side
and Charcoal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zegan throws a big shot that misses.
Charcoal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zegan throws a lazy body kick
and Charcoal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zegan throws a hook but Charcoal avoids it easily.
Charcoal attempts a counter takedown but Zegan avoids it well and moves away.
Zegan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Charcoal counter with a right hand.
Zegan throws a solid leg kick but Charcoal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zegan.
Charcoal tries to counter with a takedown but Zegan is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zegan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Charcoal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zegan throws a head kick that misses.
Charcoal tries to counter with a takedown but Zegan is quick to defend against it.
Charcoal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Charcoal counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Zegan misses
and Charcoal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zegan won't be happy with that.
Charcoal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zegan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Charcoal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zegan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zegan is trying to improve his position.
Charcoal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Charcoal lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Charcoal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zegan is not content to let Charcoal control the position.
Check out the look on Charcoal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zegan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zegan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcoal tries to score with some ground and pound. Zegan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Charcoal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zegan is still in real trouble! Can Charcoal finish him?
Charcoal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A big shot lands for Charcoal! That's hurt Zegan! Will he recover? Charcoal fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Charcoal!
Mr Charcoal really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ONI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao has chosen Charon - Sorrow Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
145 lbs
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30
141 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky throws a combination that misses
and Falcao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Makovsky.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makovsky blocks a jab.
Falcao connects with a jab.
Makovsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falcao!
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Falcao keeps trying to improve his position.
Falcao sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Makovsky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makovsky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makovsky controlling his opponent.
Falcao is desperately trying to improve his position but Makovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Makovsky with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky landing shots from mount.
Falcao tries to hold on but Makovsky pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makovsky scoring with strikes but Falcao is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao is squirming around, avoiding Makovsky's attempts to control the action.
Falcao is looking to get to half guard.
Makovsky avoids the attempt from Falcao to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky unloading with bombs!
Makovsky landing strikes from the mount.
Makovsky looking to control but Falcao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falcao tries to lock up and control but Makovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makovsky landing punches.
Makovsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falcao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Falcao is not content to let Makovsky control the position.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky is thwarting Falcao's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Makovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Makovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makovsky.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makovsky throws out the jab.
Makovsky staying out of range there.
Makovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcao sprawls well initially but Makovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makovsky prevents Falcao from improving his position.
Makovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Falcao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao is doing well to control the position and prevent Makovsky from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Makovsky thows a huge punch but Falcao dodges it nicely.
Makovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcao wants to get back to full guard.
Falcao trying to control here.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky throwing shots but Falcao is blocking nicely.
Falcao gets back to 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.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Makovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Falcao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Falcao is trying to keep Makovsky in close.
Makovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Falcao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Falcao.
Makovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looking to pass the guard.
Zach Makovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcao has wrist control.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully.
Falcao wants to sweep here but Makovsky controlling him for the moment.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcao looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcao, not yet.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcao can do to turn this around?
Makovsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makovsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Falcao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Makovsky is pressing down on Falcao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Falcao is holding on for now.
Falcao is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makovsky jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcao manages to get back to half guard.
Falcao is refusing to be controlled, as Makovsky sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Makovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makovsky goes for a double leg but Falcao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcao continues to drive forward.
Falcao misses with a low kick as Makovsky jumps back.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
Makovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falcao duly obliges.
A lazy left from Makovsky finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Makovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcao but Falcao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makovsky fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky looks to land a combination. Falcao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makovsky.
Makovsky fails to land the takedown.
Falcao feints a counter leg kick.
Falcao punishes Makovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Makovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Makovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makovsky on the side of the head.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Makovsky down.
Makovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Makovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao throws a head kick that Makovsky semi-blocks.
Makovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makovsky scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makovsky wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Diego Falcao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makovsky throws a right and a left that Falcao avoids nicely.
Makovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao throws a series of strikes that have Makovsky backpedaling.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcao, which made it look bad.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makovsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Makovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao walks into a jab.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Makovsky moves out of range easily.
Makovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao swings for the body but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky scores with a nice strike.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Makovsky moves away and avoids it.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Makovsky.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Makovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makovsky with a body shot.
Makovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makovsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Falcao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makovsky.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcao takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Makovsky scores with a four punch combination!
Falcao thumps Makovsky with a low kick.
Makovsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Makovsky's knee but Makovsky avoids it well.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Makovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zach Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcao throws the left hand but Makovsky avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makovsky 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Notta TERVE!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fakiiri as he avoids it easily.
Fakiiri gets caught napping as Hoffman dives in and scores a takedown. Fakiiri manages to retain guard.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is working hard here to advance position.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Fakiiri blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fakiiri dives on top into guard.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fakiiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fakiiri won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fakiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fakiiri looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Fakiiri from controlling successfully.
Hoffman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fakiiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fakiiri trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Fakiiri tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Fakiiri from controlling successfully.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fakiiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fakiiri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoffman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fakiiri did well to prevent Hoffman getting side control.
Fakiiri wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
Hoffman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fakiiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fakiiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Fakiiri kicks Hoffman off and gets back to his feet.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fakiiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Fakiiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri punishes Hoffman 's body with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fakiiri, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Hoffman 's ribcage. Hoffman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fakiiri gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman 's takedown attempt.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Hoffman pulls Fakiiri into guard.
Fakiiri wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoffman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fakiiri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoffman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman takes one to the side of the head.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Fakiiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to sprawl but Hoffman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fakiiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoffman is on him like a limpet, forcing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Hoffman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffman s head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fakiiri dodges an elbow strike from Hoffman .
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fakiiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Hoffman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoffman in his tracks.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman defending well as Fakiiri loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoffman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoffman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman fails to pull guard.
Fakiiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoffman blocks the leg kick.
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fakiiri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fakiiri to keep the fight standing.
Fakiiri tries to work over Hoffman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoffman jumps guard but Fakiiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri pushes Hoffman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fakiiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Hoffman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fakiiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoffman thinking.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fakiiri wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a two punch combination.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second 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.
Fakiiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Fakiiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fakiiri swivels and escapes.
Fakiiri digs a good body shot into Hoffman 's ribs.
Hoffman ducks right into an uppercut from Fakiiri.
Hoffman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fakiiri leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri stuffs the takedown.
Fakiiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoffman avoided it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman .
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fakiiri defends it well.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Fakiiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Hoffman feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Fakiiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Hoffman 's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fakiiri defends it well.
Fakiiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman .
Hoffman tries to counter with a clinch but Fakiiri shakes him off and moves away.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Fakiiri misses with a leg kick
and Hoffman counters with a single leg into guard. Fakiiri didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri pushes a forearm under Hoffman 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hoffman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his welterweight title!
Nakki Fakiiri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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