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Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Landford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hudson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlton Landford!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landford clinches up against the ropes.
Landford has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oliveira is trying to keep an underhook but Landford manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Landford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Landford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Landford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to control.
Landford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Landford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Landford isn't so interested in that idea.
Landford is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landford stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Landford is having none of it.
Landford trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landford wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Landford is now in half guard.
Landford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Landford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Landford is looking to pass Oliveira's guard but actually Oliveira recovers to full guard.
Landford pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Landford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Landford won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Landford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Landford connects with a couple of short punches.
Landford looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Landford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Landford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Landford postures up.
Landford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landford has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Landford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Landford slips an elbow through the middle.
Landford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landford stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Landford looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira is trying to keep Landford in close.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Landford from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landford.
Landford trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Landford cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliveira closes the distance but Landford moves to the side
and Landford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Landford.
Landford trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Landford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Landford 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.
Landford closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hudson Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landford closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Landford pushes Oliveira against the ropes but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Landford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira is rocked!
Good leg kick by Landford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landford thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Nice body punch from Landford.
Landford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Landford has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Landford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landford breaks from the clinch.
Landford scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira throws the kick towards the body but Landford avoids it.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Landford keeps it at a distance.
Landford has managed to clinch.
Landford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Landford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landford manages to break the clinch.
Landford clinches.
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Landford looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Landford drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Landford is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Landford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Landford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Landford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Landford dives on top into guard.
Landford passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landford working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Landford sits in half guard.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landford.
Landford is looking to pass Oliveira's guard but actually Oliveira recovers to full guard.
Landford postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Landford is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Landford connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Landford slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landford loads up on a big left hand. Oliveira felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Landford looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Oliveira can't hide his disappointment, as Landford celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Landford!
A very excited looking Carlton Landford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Antonew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assad Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assad Abdullah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Antonew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Assad Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonew scores with the left hand. Abdullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Abdullah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abdullah needs to keep his hands up - Antonew had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Antonew misses.
Antonew avoids a kick to the body.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Antonew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antonew pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
Abdullah wants to clinch but Antonew slips to the side
letting Antonew counter with a right hand.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Antonew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Antonew continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Antonew. That snapped Abdullah's head back.
Antonew lands a jab to Abdullah's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonew connects with a nice looking jab.
Antonew cracks Abdullah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Antonew has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abdullah to stand back up!
Abdullah is rocked!
Antonew fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abdullah square on the jaw! Damn, Abdullah is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Antonew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kc Destro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Toskala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kc Destro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jukka Toskala!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toskala misses with a straight left.
Destro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Destro darts in and clinches Toskala up against the ropes.
Destro is trying to break the clinch but Toskala has him pressed against the ropes.
Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Destro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Toskala.
Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Destro.
Destro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Destro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destro moves into range and clinches up with Toskala.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toskala.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Destro wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Toskala as the two fighters clinch.
Toskala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Destro is breathing heavily.
Destro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toskala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Destro is rocked!
Toskala drops Destro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Destro is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Destro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toskala throws a big uppercut that drops Destro! More strikes from Toskala and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Destro lies dazed against the ropes as Toskala celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzhokhar Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Talkin' Da Hardest. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dzhokhar Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
It looks like Dzhokhar Volkov has been cut.
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilder.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilder or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Wilder lands a nice uppercut.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
The referee calls for Wilder to work.
Nice body punch from Wilder - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Dzhokhar Volkov's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Volkov blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the ropes.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Wilder.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands a body shot.
Wilder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wilder.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A short right from Wilder.
Dzhokhar Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov digs a right hand into Wilder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilder's gas tank.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Jeez, Dzhokhar Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzhokhar Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AJ Wilder!
An out of breath AJ Wilder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ao Ki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki tries to clinch but Silver moves away
and Silver counters with a crisp one two that drops Ki! Silver thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ki to his feet! Ki is in big trouble!
Ki is rocked!
Ki rushes Silver and presses him up against the ropes.
Ki is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver breaks the clinch.
Ki seems to have recovered his senses.
Ki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kis head.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Ki has double underhooks.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ki has Silver pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Silver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Silver on the inside.
Silver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ki backwards.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Ki's head.
Ki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silver lands with a left to the head.
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki backwards.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silver tries to stall but Ki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silver drops Ki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ki is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Ki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Silver to keep the fight standing.
Silver unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ki! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Silver is unloading with more strikes now! Ki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Silver!
Adam Silver 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the ring accompanied by Rumble. This should be fireworks!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olajide Ban Gbus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon with a poor takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ban Gbus lands a big uppercut and Boon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boon looks OK. Ban Gbus waves Boon back to his feet!
It looks like William Boon has been cut.
Boon misses with a takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ban Gbus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boon is breathing heavily.
Ban Gbus sends Boon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ban Gbus is motioning to the referee to let Boon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boon is rocked!
William Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boon has his takedown stuffed
and Ban Gbus rattles Boon with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Boon tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ban Gbus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Boon stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olajide Ban Gbus!
An out of breath Olajide Ban Gbus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halfrid Joesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruttenum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Durk- Dis ain't what you want. Cain Ruttenum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Ruttenum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Halfrid Joesma!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttenum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joesma.
As Joesma looks to move away, Ruttenum throws a big counter combo but Joesma just gets out of the way.
Joesma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruttenum sprawls well. Ruttenum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joesma gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruttenum swings for the body but Joesma moves out of range.
Joesma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain Ruttenum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfrid Joesma.
Nice shot by Ruttenum.
Ruttenum plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Joesma to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Joesma just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cain Ruttenum!
As Cain Ruttenum got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Glad to be winning again, camp was tough but got through it. Time to get back on the road to the belt. The Ruttenums are back?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Amanatidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Hedger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amanatidis comes to the ring accompanied by Ta Kataferes. The key to victory for Michael Amanatidis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Amanatidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Hedger!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amanatidis - the referee stops the clock and Hedger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amanatidis. Hedger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hedger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amanatidis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hedger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amanatidis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amanatidis tries to strike from the bottom.
Hedger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amanatidis is trying to control the position but Hedger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amanatidis is looking to stand up but Hedger isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedger drops back looking for a leg! Amanatidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amanatidis manages to kick Hedger off! Hedger jumps back into Amanatidis's guard.
Hedger won't allow Amanatidis to get back to his feet.
Amanatidis is trying to keep Hedger in close.
Hedger passes into half guard.
Amanatidis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedger on the ground.
Hedger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amanatidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedger.
Hedger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amanatidis!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amanatidis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Amanatidis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hedger takes Amanatidis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Amanatidis is in trouble.
Amanatidis is trying to get back to his feet but Hedger has full control of the position and if anything, Amanatidis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Amanatidis can't escape the position.
Hedger working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Amanatidis is doing well to defend. Hedger seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Amanatidis is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Hedger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Letho Of Gulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Vince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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265 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Letho Of Gulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Vince!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vince moves into the clinch.
Of Gulet lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vince.
Vince blocks a body shot from Of Gulet.
Vince lands with a right to the head.
Vince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vince tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vince tries to throw a body punch but Of Gulet avoids it by throwing Vince back against the ropes.
Of Gulet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Of Gulet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vince looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Of Gulet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Gulet.
Of Gulet works on Vince's body with a couple of short punches.
Of Gulet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Of Gulet with a knee to the head.
It looks like Arnold Vince has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Gulet lands an uppercut.
Of Gulet lands an elbow just above Vince 's eye.
Of Gulet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Of Gulet.
Of Gulet lands a knee to the head.
Of Gulet connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Arnold Vince's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Of Gulet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Gulet lands an elbow inside that Vince shrugs off.
Vince is rocked!
The cut above Arnold Vince's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vince's coach down at Valhalla Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vince's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Of Gulet has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Vince - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Of Gulet, and another! Vince is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Letho Of Gulet!
An out of breath Letho Of Gulet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Karasev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the ring accompanied by Roots Manuva - Again and Again. Joseph Parker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexey Karasev's chin.
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227 lbs
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26
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Karasev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karasev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Parker moves out of range as Karasev strikes.
Karasev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Karasev manages to avoid it.
Karasev with a hook.
Karasev throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karasev.
Karasev scores with a shot to the body.
Parker defending well as Karasev loads up on a big left hand.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karasev connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karasev. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karasev looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Karasev. That snapped Parker's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karasev drops Parker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Parker! Karasev dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Karasev!
Alexey Karasev is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexey Karasev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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