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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Conan! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt. It seemed like Conan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Conan sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Brandon Lee has been cut. Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy. Conan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Conan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Conan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lee walks into a left hand. Conan moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lee goes down! Can Conan finish him!? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Conan stands up from guard. Let's bang! Conan cracks Lee with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lee tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Conan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lee is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Conan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swadaya Kun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crown OG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Swadaya Kun! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crown OG! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kun forces OG back against the cage and clinches. OG fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kun lands an elbow inside that OG shrugs off.
It looks like Crown OG has been cut. Kun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. OG takes an elbow to the forehead. OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kun. Kun displaying some good clinch control by pressing OG up against the cage. Kun looks to throw an elbow but misses. OG is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kun avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Crown OG's cut even more. OG blocks an elbow strike. OG takes a knee right on the jaw!
OG blocks an elbow strike. Kun could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round. OG tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OG.
Swadaya Kun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crown OG. Kun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OG's defenses.
The cut above Crown OG's eye is starting to cause him problems now. OG tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kun just stands there and leans against the cage. OG jumps guard but Kun stands there with OG around his waist. OG gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OG avoiding damage as Kun throws knees to the body.
Kun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OG looks winded! Kun lands an elbow inside that OG shrugs off. A bit of stalling here from Kun.
OG is trying to drag Kun to the mat but Kun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kun unloads a knee to the mid-section. OG lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crown OG's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kun leaning his opponent against the cage. Kun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kun lands a nice elbow from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OG takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crown OG's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Swadaya Kun!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meleek Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meleek Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Fernando! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Jones. Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Fernando misses with a head kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body. Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jones has closed the distance and engaged Fernando in a clinch.
Fernando should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fernando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fernando preventing the sweep. Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernando manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones throws a big elbow that misses. Fernando trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Fernando is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernando is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fernando throws a big right hand that misses. Fernando works a leg free and moves into half guard. Fernando trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. Jones gets back to full guard.
Fernando wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones controls Fernando momentarily but Fernando frees himself. Fernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fernando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Fernando working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fernando is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones prevents Fernando from improving his position. Fernando looks winded! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meleek Jones dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fernando goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Jones throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Fernando. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meleek Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fernando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernando somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Fernando as Jones shoots in. Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fernando. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away. Fernando goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Fernando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernando wants it to stay on the feet. Fernando steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones. Fernando wants to clinch. Nice body kick there by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat. Fernando digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs. Jones tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range. Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernando's waist but Fernando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. Jones sets himself, and Fernando steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time. Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando. Jones is looking to counter punch. Meleek Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horrible takedown attempt by Fernando or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fernando looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Fernando misses with a few strikes there.
Jones fails to land the takedown. Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fernando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones fails to land the takedown. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernando. Jones instigates a clinch. Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones has a takedown stuffed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernando. A head kick misses from Jones. Jones shoots in and drives through. Fernando sprawls well. Fernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Fernando misses. Fernando just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones. Fernando jabs at Jones's body. Fernando shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernando circles away. Fernando wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fernando is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Meleek Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Fernando. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernando. Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones. Fernando shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard. Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage. Jones is looking for a takedown. Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Fernando wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Jones does no damage. Fernando tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. This has been an exciting period of action! Sloppy strikes from Fernando. Those never looked like landing. Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernando, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernando but Fernando pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jones keeps the fight on the outside. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernando tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernando to the ground. Fernando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jones shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fernando scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernando swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fernando tries to counter by closing the distance. Fernando shoots in but no luck this time. Fernando closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Fernando pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fernando misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fernando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fernando gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. Fernando throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Meleek Jones. I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Pablo Fernando! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Pablo Fernando! Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pablo Fernando!
Pablo Fernando wins by unanimous decision! Pablo Fernando bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Taat Pribadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dimas Taat Pribadi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Soares! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taat Pribadi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soares to the mat! Soares manages to get full guard. Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Taat Pribadi is proving a slippery customer.
Soares is pulling down on Taat Pribadi's head. It's preventing any offense from Taat Pribadi, at least for the moment. Soares should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Taat Pribadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taat Pribadi is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares is trying to keep Taat Pribadi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Soares is trying to control the position but Taat Pribadi postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Taat Pribadi closes the distance and clinches. Soares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Soares has clasped his hands together around Taat Pribadi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Taat Pribadi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Taat Pribadi is trying to maintain the position but Soares is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Taat Pribadi is trying is best to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soares is looking to take a break and control but Taat Pribadi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Taat Pribadi keeps control of the position for the meantime. Taat Pribadi tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg. Taat Pribadi pushes Soares off looking to stand but Soares dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taat Pribadi defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Soares feints and as Taat Pribadi raises his hands in defense, Soares changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Taat Pribadi pushes Soares off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Taat Pribadi throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range. Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Taat Pribadi pushes him away. Taat Pribadi tries to keep at a distance but Soares has taken the fight into the clinch. Soares pulls guard effortlessly. Taat Pribadi sitting in guard here, content to control. Taat Pribadi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taat Pribadi, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taat Pribadi swivels though and keeps the full guard. Soares looks winded! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taat Pribadi holds on and takes a little breather. Soares controlling from the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taat Pribadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Dimas Taat Pribadi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taat Pribadi throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily. Soares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taat Pribadi's hands. Soares shoots in and gets a takedown into Taat Pribadi's guard. Taat Pribadi trying to control the position here. Soares is looking to advance position but Taat Pribadi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares wants to hold on but Taat Pribadi pushes him away. Soares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taat Pribadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Soares is looking to improve his position but Taat Pribadi isn't that keen on the idea. Dimas Taat Pribadi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Taat Pribadi has Soares flattened out and is raining down punches. Taat Pribadi is looking for the choke from the back position but Soares is controlling his hands well. Soares is really stuck here.
Soares is breathing heavily. Taat Pribadi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Soares won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Taat Pribadi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimas Taat Pribadi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Kiesling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Dmx The Rain. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronan Kiesling! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiesling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Kiesling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kiesling pulls his head out easily. Kiesling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Brown wants to control but Kiesling is keeping busy.
Kiesling controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiesling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiesling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kiesling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Brown wants to sweep here but Kiesling controlling him for the moment. Kiesling should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Kiesling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kiesling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kiesling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard. Kiesling passes into half guard. Kiesling sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kiesling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiesling working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Brown wants to control but Kiesling is keeping busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kiesling has eaten all the pies! Kiesling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kiesling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kiesling lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Brown! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kiesling jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronan Kiesling!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Calito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Calito! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Rodrigues! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Calito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Calito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rodrigues sneaks back into half guard. Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet. Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodrigues wants to stand but Calito is controlling the position. Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigues holds on and takes a little breather. Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet. Rodrigues is still trying to improve position. Rodrigues managing to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Rodrigues looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calito has picked Rodrigues up and slammed him! Rodrigues can't keep hold of the triangle and Calito manages to pass to side control! Calito laying and praying for a moment but Rodrigues takes advantage and regains half guard. Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calito is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Calito tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigues defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here. Calito is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Calito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calito moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues. Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Calito prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks winded! Rodrigues is working for takedown but Calito is calmly controlling the position for now. Fernando Calito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Rodrigues. Calito manages to pull guard.
Calito tries to land a sweep but no joy. Calito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rodrigues missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Calito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rodrigues showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Calito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Calito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calito showed some decent athleticism there. Rodrigues wants to stand back up but Calito manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Calito dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Calito drives through with a takedown into guard. Calito looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Calito trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calito swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rodrigues controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodrigues stands and throws Calito's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodrigues is trying to get an arm triangle but Calito is defending well. Calito is looking to reverse the position. Calito throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Calito is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Calito wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Rodrigues tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Rodrigues has knee on belly and moves into mount. Rodrigues is breathing heavily. Calito bucks up and throws Rodrigues to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calito dives in and scores a takedown into Rodrigues's guard. Rodrigues is pulling down on Calito's head. It's preventing any offense from Calito, at least for the moment. Rodrigues looking for a triangle here. Calito is fighting it but it looks tight! Rodrigues pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Calito is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hope Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ti Asap. Hope Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dmx The Rain. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Silva Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Hope Jr! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hope Jr throws a leg kick but Silva Jr checks it. Hope Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Silva Jr dodges the punch combination from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a series of strikes that have Silva Jr backpedaling.
It looks like Antonio Silva Jr has been cut. Hope Jr with a lazy takedown attempt and Silva Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hope Jrs head. Hope Jr takes a knee to the side of the body. Silva Jr lands an elbow that stopped Hope Jr in his tracks for a moment. A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva Jr. Silva Jr pushes Hope Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hope Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hope Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva Jr. Hope Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut. Hope Jr is trying to push Silva Jr away but Silva Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike. Silva Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hope Jr backwards. Silva Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hope Jr is looking to clinch. It looked like Silva Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silva Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Silva Jr lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva Jr gets through Hope Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Silva Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hope Jr looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land. Silva Jr keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters up against the cage, Hope Jr throws an elbow but misses. Knees to the body from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hope Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Silva Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Hope Jr tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr landing knees to the head.
Hope Jr can't break the clinch.
Silva Jr tries to work over Hope Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva Jr avoiding damage as Hope Jr throws knees to the body.
Silva Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Hope Jr avoids the damage to the body. A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land. Silva Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Hope Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hope Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Silva Jr is working Hope Jr over against the cage. Hope Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Silva Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hope Jr. Hope Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Hope Jr's takedown attempt.
Antonio Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope Jr. Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hope Jr lands with a left to the head. Silva Jr manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva Jr dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hope Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hope Jr dips to his left and cracks Silva Jr with an uppercut! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Silva Jr instigates a clinch. Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Hope Jr won't want to take too many of those. Silva Jr manages to break the clinch.
Silva Jr walks straight into a right hand from Hope Jr - that's dropped him! Hope Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Silva Jr from any more punishment! Silva Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Hope Jr! Billy Hope Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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