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PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the ring accompanied by War is My Destiny. Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
49 - 49 - 0 |
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219 lbs
31 - 32 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Byczynski is looking to counter punch.
Steele fails with the takedown.
Steele closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steele lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byczynski looking to control.
Byczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczynski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Steele is pushing down on Byczynski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byczynski is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byczynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byczynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Byczynski is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byczynski trying to control but Steele postures up.
Steele lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Byczynski is defending well.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control but Byczynski is having none of it.
Steele throwing strikes here but Byczynski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
Steele moves to back control.
Steele doesn't have the hooks in and Byczynski manages to turn into his guard.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byczynski manages to get himself to full guard.
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byczynski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byczynski trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byczynski is aware though and is defending well.
Steele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Byczynski 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 Steele.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Byczynski has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele wants to hit a switch here but Byczynski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steele there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byczynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byczynski holds on and takes a little breather.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczynski, not yet.
Byczynski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Byczynski controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Steele preventing the sweep.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byczynski!
Steele swings around for an armbar but Byczynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steele's guard.
Steele throws his legs up looking for a submission but Byczynski uses it to pass to side control.
Steele tries to bench press Byczynski off him but Byczynski keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele gets back to full guard.
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byczynski is aware though and is defending well.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele looks winded!
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Byczynski defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byczynski defends well.
Byczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.
Steele manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byczynski on his heels. He'll look to pass Byczynski's guard now, I'm sure.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byczynski's guard.
Steele working Byczynski over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steele closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Byczynski's guard.
Byczynski trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Byczynski is trying to keep Steele in close.
Byczynski wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Byczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Steele advances position into side control!
Byczynski is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it.
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
George Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski is looking to reverse the position.
Steele tries to score with some ground and pound. Byczynski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byczynski tries to improve position but can't.
Steele throws a strike aimed at the side of Byczynski's head but Byczynski avoids it well.
Steele tries for a kimura but Byczynski is defending well.
Steele in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Byczynski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Steele!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Steele made sure he mentioned SP Ultimate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren comes to the ring accompanied by wave after wave mr probs. Brakeley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Woke up this Morning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
274 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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25
271 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benny Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brakeley swivels and escapes.
Brakeley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Askren has the dominant position.
Brakeley tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the ropes.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Brakeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brakeley is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Brakeley is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Brakeley throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the ropes.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Askren.
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Askren keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Brakeley stuns Askren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley tried to score with a low kick but Askren checks it.
Askren lands a body shot.
Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brakeley lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Askren's front leg but catches the back leg as Askren tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren gets a clinch.
Brakeley is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren throws an elbow that misses.
Askren missing with knees to the body.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brakeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Brakeley turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Askren has Brakeley pressed against the ropes, preventing Brakeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Askren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brakeley throws a one two combo.
Askren checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Askren closes the distance and pushes Brakeley back into the ropes.
Askren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Askren taking a breather.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley scores with a shot to the body.
Askren darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Brakeley fails to land with a series of punches.
Askren tries to land a front kick but Brakeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brakeley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Askren back to the ropes. Brakeley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Askren.
Brakeley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Askren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brakeley throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Askren sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Askren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Askren.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley stuffs the takedown.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren instigates a clinch.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the ropes.
Askren tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Askren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brakeley, right into the meat.
Brakeley lands a jab.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
Brakeley tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Brakeley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Brakeley, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Brakeley against the ropes but Brakeley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brakeley!
Brakeley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Askren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brakeley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askren scrambles back to his feet.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Brakeley digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Brakeley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Askren rather than just go for the knockout.
Brakeley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Askren scores with a takedown into Brakeley's guard.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Askren decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Brakeley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brakeley, right into the meat.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brakeley moves into range and connects with a 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!
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brakeley connects with a nice looking jab.
Brakeley moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brakeley to the ground. Brakeley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brakeley is looking to score with low kicks.
Askren throws a big counter combination but Brakeley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brakeley feints a jab promting Askren to slip. Brakeley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Askren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Askren motions for Brakeley to come forward. Askren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brakeley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Askren with a body shot.
Askren takes one on the button.
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brakeley scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Askren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley clobbers Askren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Brakeley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brakeley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Askren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Askren defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Brakeley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brakeley.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the ropes.
Benny Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren rushes Brakeley and presses him up against the ropes.
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Brakeley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Askren as he checks the leg kick.
Askren is looking to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch.
Brakeley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Askren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Askren clinches up with Brakeley and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askren prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Brakeley looks to land a combination. Askren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Askren misses
and Brakeley counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Askren, right into the meat.
Brakeley misses with the combination.
Askren moves to clinch but Brakeley breaks away
and Brakeley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brakeley as he jumps to the side.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Askren blocks a jab.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley misses with a combination
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Brakeley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brakeley as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askren's hands.
Askren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brakeley to the ground. Askren is now in Brakeley's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren is standing up over Brakeley. Brakeley looks to escape but Askren dives into side control.
Askren decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brakeley to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Askren throws out a leg kick but Brakeley moves out of range and Askren only half commits.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Brakeley throws a counter combo.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brakeley wants it to stay on the feet.
Brakeley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Brakeley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Askren moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brakeley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brakeley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Askren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brakeley lands a head shot.
Brakeley lands the left hand.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
Askren tries for a takedown but Brakeley circles away easily
and Brakeley counters with a stiff right hand.
Brakeley stuffs the takedown.
Brakeley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Askren with a body shot.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Brakeley throws a series of strikes that have Askren backpedaling.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Brakeley tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benny Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley thows a leg kick but Askren checks it
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley fails to land with a series of punches.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley throws a nice looking combination but Askren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brakeley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Askren is able to avoid easily.
Benny Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren is looking to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley wants to land a leg kick but Askren is out of range.
Brakeley ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren thows a leg kick but Brakeley checks it
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brakeley.
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!
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Askren has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brakeley lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
Brakeley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brakeley misses with a series of wild punches.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley throws out a leg kick but Askren moves out of range and Brakeley only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Askren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brakeley is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Brakeley as Askren shoots in.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Brakeley works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Brakeley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Askren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brakeley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brakeley tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brakeley.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Brakeley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brakeley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Brakeley 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.
The defeated Benny Askren had this to say: 'My chin is glass '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick comes to the ring accompanied by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up. Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. Ronald Fredrick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Revazshvili digs a good hook to Fredrick's body.
A jab from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili lands with a hook. Fredrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Revazshvili.
Fredrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredrick throws a head kick but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili drops Fredrick with a beautiful combination! Fredrick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Revazshvili is looking for the KO!
Fredrick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Revazshvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Revazshvili with the counter takedown but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Oh Fredrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredrick shoots for a takedown but Revazshvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Revazshvili cracks Fredrick with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Fredrick falls to his knees and Revazshvili doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Revazshvili!
In his post fight interview, Levan Revazshvili started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ronald Fredrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Betancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arden Betancourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Arden Betancourt has been cut.
Betancourt throws a nice looking combination but Hika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hika takes a swing at Betancourt's ribcage but misses.
Betancourt throws a looping overhand right but Hika ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hika.
Hika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hika misses with a low kick as Betancourt jumps back.
Betancourt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hika.
Hika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Betancourt.
Betancourt misses with a two punch combination.
Betancourt misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Hika has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betancourt looks to land a left hand but Hika moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hika! But no joy.
Betancourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hika manages to avoid it.
Betancourt slips a straight right by Hika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hika, right into the meat.
Hika throws a wild body kick that Betancourt sees coming a mile off.
Hika moves away from the strike by Betancourt.
Hika misses with an uppercut.
Arden Betancourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Betancourt.
Betancourt slips under a jab from Hika.
Betancourt moves out of range of the body kick.
Betancourt is looking to counter punch.
Hika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Betancourt.
Betancourt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hika misses with a shot to the body
and Betancourt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hika. Betancourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hika throws a lazy body kick
and Betancourt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two 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!
Nice defenses there by Hika.
Betancourt darts in trying to clinch
and Hika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Hika slams his shin into Betancourt's torso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hika - that will leave a mark!
Betancourt is breathing heavily.
Hika misses with a double jab.
Hika ducks under a wild hook from Betancourt.
Hika throws a shot from downtown. Betancourt moves away and avoids it.
Betancourt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hika looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Betancourt misses with a straight right.
Hika throws a big shot that misses.
Hika with a nice cross.
Betancourt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hika lands a jab to the head.
Hika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Betancourt sprawling to the canvas! Betancourt rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hika finish him?!
Betancourt is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hika scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Betancourt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hika throws an uppercut from hell that sends Betancourt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hika stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
A victorious Hongi Hika thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Muller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Soa Palelei's chin.
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282 lbs
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13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soa Palelei!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palelei misses the shot to the body.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palelei misses with an uppercut
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Palelei lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Palelei misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palelei.
Good shot there by Palelei.
Palelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palelei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palelei misses with a low kick.
Palelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Muller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Palelei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palelei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palelei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palelei missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palelei. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Palelei. Beautiful body shot.
Palelei looks to throw a body kick
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch.
Palelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Palelei fails to land.
A short uppercut from Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller prevents a body shot from Palelei.
Palelei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Palelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palelei avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Palelei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palelei lands an uppercut.
Palelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Palelei counters with a stiff right hand.
Palelei lands a body shot.
Palelei throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Muller crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soa Palelei!
After winning the bout, Soa Palelei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Dy No Mite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
185 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Dy No Mite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam McRae!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dy No Mite ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Dy No Mite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McRae lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dy No Mite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dy No Mite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dy No Mite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dy No Mite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dy No Mite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McRae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dy No Mite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Dy No Mite scores with a punch to the head.
McRae connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dy No Mite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dy No Mite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dy No Mite counter with a right hand.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Dy No Mite moved out of range.
It looked like Dy No Mite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dy No Mite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
McRae cracks Dy No Mite with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dy No Mite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McRae misses with a looping right.
Dy No Mite scores with a jab to the head.
Dy No Mite connects with a body shot.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Dy No Mite is out of range.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dy No Mite.
McRae connects with the punch.
McRae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dy No Mite connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRae. McRae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dy No Mite throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dy No Mite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
Dy No Mite darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae misses with a lunging right hand
and Dy No Mite counters with a three punch combo that has McRae backing up. McRae nods at Dy No Mite to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite connects with a body shot.
McRae misses with an uppercut
and Dy No Mite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McRae throws the left hand but Dy No Mite avoids the punch easily.
McRae throws a hook but Dy No Mite avoids it easily.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Dy No Mite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dy No Mite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dy No Mite's corner calls for a 1-2. Dy No Mite obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from McRae misses.
Dy No Mite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dy No Mite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dy No Mite throws a jab when McRae was well out of range.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Dy No Mite's head but Dy No Mite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Dy No Mite.
McRae throws the left hand but Dy No Mite avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Dy No Mite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dy No Mite throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Dy No Mite scores with a one two! McRae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dy No Mite tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
Dy No Mite ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae avoids the body shot from Dy No Mite.
McRae cracks the inside of Dy No Mite's front leg.
McRae throws a head kick but Dy No Mite moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae is looking to slow Dy No Mite down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
Dy No Mite throws a big shot that misses.
McRae jabs at Dy No Mite's body.
Dy No Mite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dy No Mite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRae's head backwards.
Dy No Mite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dy No Mite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae throws a hook but Dy No Mite blocks it.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dy No Mite throws out the jab.
Dy No Mite scores with a jab to the jaw.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite walks into a straight right hand from McRae.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McRae defending well as Dy No Mite loads up on a big left hand.
Dy No Mite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McRae cracks Dy No Mite with a good jab.
Dy No Mite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRae tries a low kick but Dy No Mite avoids it.
Dy No Mite throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
McRae throws out a powerful jab.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dy No Mite is just out of range.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Dy No Mite.
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae scores with a nice head shot.
Dy No Mite is rocked!
McRae throws a shot to the body.
Oh Dy No Mite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dy No Mite's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dy No Mite's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balfour Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Balfour Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Darrow as he connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow effectively controlling the action here.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Darrow pushes Killer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer gets through Darrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Darrow has picked Killer up - he's going for a ride! Darrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Killer tries to kick Darrow off but Darrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killer is just riding it out for now. Darrow eventually gives up the hold.
Darrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darrow has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Killer defend it? Darrow steps over the head and cranks it - Killer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Darrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Balfour Darrow 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 Beast Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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187 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boy delivers a nice body kick.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Boy misses with a looping left.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Boy.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Boy throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boy with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hardy tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardy takes a step back to recover.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Boy misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to chop away at Hardy's legs.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
Boy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boy.
Boy lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boy, right into the meat.
Boy misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Boy misses.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boy throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Boy avoids it with no problem.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy is rocked!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a solid body kick.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Hardy looks winded!
Boy lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beast Boy!
Beast Boy is the new welterweight champion!
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