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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghazi Okah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Solan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okah comes into the arena with Rock Stone blaring out of the sound system. Brain Solan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brain Solan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solan clinches up with Okah and pushes him back against the ropes.
Solan misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Okah blocks with his arms.
Okah prevents Solan from breaking the clinch.
Okah is looking to control Solan's arms but Solan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okah has his back to the ropes.
Solan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okah is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Solan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okah managing to block the knees to the body from Solan.
Okah dodges an elbow strike from Solan.
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Solan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okah counters with a head kick. That will keep Solan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Okah dips to his left and cracks Solan with an uppercut!
Solan misses with a body kick.
Okah cracks Solan with an open hand slap.
It looks like Brain Solan has been cut.
Okah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Okah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah cracks Solan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okah stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick from Okah.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Solan in the body.
Solan looks winded!
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okah thuds his right hand into Solan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Okah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Okah.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Solan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solan throws a combination that misses
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Solan looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a good low kick that Solan was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Okah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okah lands a nice hook to Solan's body. Solan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Okah.
Okah lands a big head kick that sends Solan tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves Solan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Solan is rocked!
Solan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solan is still on wobbly legs! Can Okah finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
Solan seems to have recovered his senses.
Okah cracks the inside of Solan's front leg.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Solan in the body.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Okah cracks the inside of Solan's front leg.
Solan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah cracks Solan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Okah as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.
Okah thuds a left hand into Solan's body.
Okah lands a big head kick that sends Solan tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves Solan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Okah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okah cracks Solan with a hook to the temple - Solan is on wobbly legs here! Okah swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Solan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Okah wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghazi Okah!
In his post fight interview, Ghazi Okah gave a big smile as he said 'New manager, new Okah. I fear no man in this division. I will be undefeated until I reach the top, and claim what is rightfully mine - THE BELT!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas comes to the ring accompanied by California - Lil Rob. Vilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Haiti Voodoo Drum Music . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson forces Rojas back against the ropes and clinches.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Vilson on the inside.
Vilson digs a right hand into Rojas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojas's gas tank.
Vilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vilson lands a left hand.
Vilson works on Rojas's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vilson presses Rojas against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rojas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Vilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vilson lands a shot to the body.
Vilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vilson lands a shot to the body.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Vilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vilson tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Vilson.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilson lands with a right to the head.
Vilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rojass head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Vilson as the two fighters clinch.
Vilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilson is working Rojas over against the ropes.
Vilson digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vilson.
Vilson lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vilson.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Vilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Vilson.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
Vilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vilson is leaning against Rojas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilson.
Vilson works on Rojas's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vilson lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Vilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vilson lands a shot to the body.
Vilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas.
Good body shot from Vilson.
Vilson lands a shoulder strike.
Vilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Vilson.
Vilson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vilson.
Vilson lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Vilson as the two fighters clinch.
Vilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vilson digs a right hand into Rojas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojas's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
A right hook to the body lands for Vilson.
Vilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vilson.
Vilson lands with a light punch inside.
Vilson presses Rojas against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
A short right from Vilson.
A right hand to the body from Vilson.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Vilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rojas or not.
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!
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilson pushes Rojas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilson.
Vilson lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Vilson.
Vilson lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Junior Vilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Vilson on the inside.
Rojas is looking to control Vilson's arms but Vilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rojas has his back to the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vilson.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Vilson.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Vilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas.
Vilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas.
Vilson cracks Rojas with a nice body shot.
Vilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Vilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilson.
A right hand to the body from Vilson.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Vilson.
Vilson digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
Vilson cracks Rojas with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilson works on Rojas's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Vilson.
A short body shot lands from Vilson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
Vilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
A short right from Vilson on the inside.
Vilson gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rojas! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Vilson is unloading with more strikes now! Rojas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vilson!
An out of breath Junior Vilson 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 Nick Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Macpierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail Mary - Tupac. Rory Macpierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gonzalez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rory Macpierre!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macpierre works Gonzalez 's body with a nice hook.
Macpierre shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macpierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Macpierre misses.
Macpierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Macpierre ducked under it nicely.
Macpierre throws out a powerful jab.
Macpierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macpierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Macpierre.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macpierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macpierre takes a swing at Gonzalez 's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez gets caught napping as Macpierre dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzalez manages to retain guard.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macpierre throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Macpierre from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macpierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macpierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macpierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macpierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macpierre wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Macpierre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macpierre stays in close to Gonzalez 's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macpierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nick Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macpierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gonzalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macpierre lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macpierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Macpierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
A big left from Macpierre misses.
Macpierre fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nick Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Macpierre.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macpierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macpierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Macpierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macpierre misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macpierre throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Macpierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macpierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macpierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Macpierre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Macpierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a left hand that sends Macpierre to the canvas!
Macpierre is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Macpierre's defenses. It connects perfectly with Macpierre's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Gonzalez !
Nick Gonzalez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Guess whos back motherfuckers? Can you see me now! Can you see me ho?!?Motherfuckers always callin me out thinkin they got a easy win till they get slept.You wanna fuck ur career up come see me. We the fuckin #GonzalezBrothers we here to fuck shit up!!Fuck the haters COMPTON MOTHERFUCKER!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayato Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yamamoto's half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
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.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yamamoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yamamoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yamamoto!
Yamamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson prevents Yamamoto from moving into mount.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Yamamoto wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Yamamoto, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Yamamoto against the ropes but Yamamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamamoto did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamamoto has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yamamoto passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto moves into full mount!
Johnson tries to improve his position but Yamamoto has taken his back! Yamamoto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johnson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yamamoto pushes Johnson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Yamamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarvis Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jacobs gets caught flat footed, as Davidson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davidson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.
Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davidson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Davidson distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davidson passes into side control.
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacobs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Davidson landing a few strikes.
Jacobs manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davidson working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs looks winded!
Davidson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Davidson.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Davidson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davidson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davidson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Davidson is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Davidson is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Michael Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davidson drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davidson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davidson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davidson winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davidson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Davidson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobs is just riding it out for now. Davidson eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.
Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davidson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Davidson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Davidson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davidson chips away with some ground and pound.
Davidson is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davidson stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davidson cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Davidson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davidson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davidson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davidson uses it to pass to side control.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Davidson keeps moving and retains side control.
Davidson scores with punches from side control.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Davidson advances to full mount.
Davidson lands a big shot there that rocks Jacobs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davidson prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Davidson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davidson breaks from Jacobs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs regains half guard.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson moves into full mount! Jacobs won't be happy about that!
Jarvis Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Davidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Sausalito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (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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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alfredo Sausalito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sausalito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Sausalito catches Velasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sausalito defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sausalito lands with a shot to the body.
Sausalito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sausalito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velasquez's head backwards.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sausalito.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sausalito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sausalito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Sausalito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez misses with a double jab
and Sausalito counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sausalito finds it's way round the side to connect with Velasquez's head.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez takes a swing at Sausalito's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Sausalito uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sausalito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Sausalito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with a right hand.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sausalito.
Sausalito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sausalito lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Sausalito slips under a jab.
Sausalito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Sausalito instigates a clinch.
Sausalito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sausalito - that landed with a thud.
Sausalito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sausalito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Sausalito.
Sausalito keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Sausalito keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausalito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sausalito misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sausalito.
Nice elbow from Sausalito.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Sausalito pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Sausalito trying to stall but Velasquez improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez avoiding damage as Sausalito throws knees to the body.
Sausalito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Sausalito has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Sausalito is looking to control Velasquez's arms but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sausalito has his back to the ropes.
Sausalito stalling against the ropes.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Velasquez tries to circle away but Sausalito has him pinned against the ropes.
Sausalito looking to stall.
Sausalito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sausalito.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sausalito won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sausalito working aggressively here.
Sausalito misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sausalito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sausalito scores with a hook to the body.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Sausalito.
Sausalito lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Sausalito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sausalito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sausalito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez is trying to push Sausalito away but Sausalito has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Sausalito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sausalito lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Sausalito scores with a nice head shot.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Sausalito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sausalito loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Alfredo Sausalito is winning the standup battle so far.
Sausalito forces Velasquez back against the ropes and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sausalito missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sausalito fails to land.
Sausalito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sausalito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Sausalito has him pressed against the ropes.
Sausalito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sausalito ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Sausalito throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Sausalito ducks down to avoid it.
Sausalito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sausalito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Sausalito's shoulder, as Sausalito tries to avoid the shot.
Velasquez swings for the body but Sausalito moves out of range.
Velasquez swings for the body but Sausalito moves out of range.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velasquez! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Sausalito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sausalito.
Sausalito throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sausalito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Sausalito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sausalito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sausalito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velasquez throws a hook but Sausalito avoids it easily.
Sausalito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sausalito counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sausalito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sausalito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sausalito misses the target.
Sausalito slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Sausalito saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sausalito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sausalito avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Sausalito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sausalito is just out of range.
Sausalito closes the distance and clinches.
Sausalito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausalito tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausalito can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Sausalito taking a breather.
Sausalito lands a left hand.
Sausalito working aggressively here.
Sausalito swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sausalito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sausalito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Sausalito taking a breather.
Sausalito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.
Sausalito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sausalito lands with a light punch inside.
Sausalito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Sausalito.
Sausalito throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Sausalito misses with a punch on the inside.
Sausalito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Nice jab there from Sausalito.
Sausalito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sausalito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Sausalito ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Sausalito cracks Velasquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sausalito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Sausalito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sausalito throws a body shot but no joy.
Sausalito darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the ropes.
Sausalito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sausalito manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sausalito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Sausalito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sausalito moves away.
Sausalito defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Sausalito throws out a loose jab but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sausalito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Sausalito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Sausalito avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Sausalito throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sausalito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Sausalito avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sausalito misses the target.
Sausalito has Velasquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez tries to break free but Sausalito pushes him back against the ropes.
Sausalito misses with a punch on the inside.
Sausalito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sausalito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausalito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Sausalito has double underhooks.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Sausalito lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Sausalito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sausalito.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Sausalito saw that one coming.
Velasquez moves out of range as Sausalito strikes.
Sausalito slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands with a right hand.
Sausalito dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
A shot to the liver by Sausalito. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sausalito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sausalito lands a nice shot that snaps Velasquez's head back.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausalito thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Sausalito slips under a jab.
Sausalito dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Velasquez gets tackled into the ropes by Sausalito. Sausalito maintains the clinch.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Sausalito is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns Sausalito into the ropes.
Sausalito trying to control the position but instead, Velasquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sausalito into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Sausalito.
Sausalito misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Sausalito has the dominant position.
Sausalito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sausalito throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Sausalito closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sausalito scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sausalito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velasquez misses with an uppercut.
Sausalito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Velasquez.
Jab from Sausalito.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Sausalito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sausalito dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Sausalito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sausalito has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Sausalito looking to stall.
Sausalito lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausalito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausalito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sausalito has him pressed against the ropes.
Sausalito stalling in the clinch but Velasquez improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velasquez as Sausalito tries to tie him up.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Sausalito, against the ropes.
Velasquez tries to break the clinch but Sausalito is controlling the position.
Sausalito prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sausalito wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Sausalito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sausalito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Sausalito!
Alfredo Sausalito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hungry Bob (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 fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hungry Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Hungry Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder throws a counter combo.
Bob throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Hungry Bob has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bob throws a low kick but Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder misses with a few strikes there.
Bob is looking to counter the offense by Wilder and move into the clinch.
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Bob seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Bob instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Bob misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bob falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hwarang Kiatsongrit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anihilator Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce has chosen Alison Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwarang Kiatsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anihilator Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiatsongrit.
Bruce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kiatsongrit backs up against the ropes.
Kiatsongrit scores with a body shot.
Kiatsongrit connects with a body shot.
Kiatsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiatsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiatsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiatsongrit cracks Bruce with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bruce looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kiatsongrit finish him?
Bruce is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatsongrit fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bruce square on the jaw! Damn, Bruce 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwarang Kiatsongrit!
Anihilator Bruce was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fans, next time we will make it'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Orton!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Date cracks Orton with a good jab.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orton to score with a decent uppercut.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Orton throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Orton breaks away and moves out of range.
Orton throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Orton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Orton tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orton misses with some punches.
Date blocks a body shot from Orton.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
Date presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orton working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date stalling in the clinch.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
A short uppercut from Date.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Orton working aggressively here.
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!
Date cracks Orton with a nice body shot.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Orton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Date.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortons head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orton has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date slips under a jab.
Date tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orton manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date looks to land a right hand but Orton moved out of range.
Orton takes one to the side of the head.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date throws out a loose jab but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws out a loose jab but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rick Orton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Orton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Orton ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orton! But no joy.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Date has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orton or not.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orton can do to turn this around?
Date works on Orton's body with a couple of short punches.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date pushes Orton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Date stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orton.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date taking a breather.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Orton is rocked!
A short uppercut from Date.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date drops Orton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Orton is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Date blocking some punches.
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!
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Orton senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Date!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Karasev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Letho Of Gulet (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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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Karasev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Letho Of Gulet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Gulet connects with a leg kick. Karasev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karasev looks to land a left hand but Of Gulet moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Of Gulet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karasev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Of Gulet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karasev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alexey Karasev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karasev swinging wildly here.
Karasev blocks the body kick.
Karasev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Gulet lands a leg kick that knocks Karasev off balance momentarily.
Karasev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Gulet manages to avoid it.
Of Gulet is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Karasev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Gulet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Karasev.
Karasev misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Gulet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karasev misses with a right hand
and Of Gulet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karasev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Gulet.
Of Gulet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karasev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Gulet.
Of Gulet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karasev blocks it well.
Karasev misses with an uppercut.
Karasev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karasev misses with a wild body shot.
Of Gulet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karasev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Of Gulet has time to react.
Karasev takes a swing at Of Gulet's ribcage but misses.
Of Gulet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Of Gulet moves out of range of the strikes.
Karasev feints a jab promting Of Gulet to slip. Karasev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Of Gulet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karasev.
Karasev throws a hook to the side of Of Gulet's head but Of Gulet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karasev misses with a left hand
and Of Gulet counters by moving into the clinch.
Karasev manages to break the clinch.
Karasev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Karasev misses.
Karasev throws an off balance right hand
and Of Gulet counters with a leg kick.
Of Gulet takes one on the button.
Of Gulet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karasev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karasev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karasev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karasev is breathing heavily.
Of Gulet thows a body kick. Karasev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Of Gulet drops Karasev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Karasev looks back up at him and smiles so Of Gulet waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Karasev is rocked!
It looks like Alexey Karasev has been cut.
Of Gulet throws a body punch but Karasev moves out of range.
Oh Karasev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Gulet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karasev counters with a stiff right hand.
Karasev seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Of Gulet. That's going to slow Karasev down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Gulet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Of Gulet drops Karasev with a naaaaasty hook - Karasev is in real trouble here! Of Gulet dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Letho Of Gulet!
Letho Of Gulet is the new heavyweight champion!
Letho Of Gulet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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