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Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Grasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas has chosen California - Lil Rob as his entrance music. Alex Grasso had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Grasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grasso throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Rojas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rojas.
Grasso throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Grasso shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Grasso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grasso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grasso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grasso misses with a straight right.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grasso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grasso.
Good standup being displayed there by Grasso as he connects with a hook.
Grasso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grasso misses with a hook.
Grasso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grasso misses with a straight left.
Rojas is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
Grasso throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Grasso is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grasso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Grasso avoids them all with ease.
Grasso scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grasso. That's going to slow Rojas down.
Rojas throws a right hand that Grasso ducks under and follows up with a left that Grasso also avoids with ease.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Grasso is just out of range.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grasso scores with a one two! Rojas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grasso looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grasso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas misses with the combination.
Grasso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grasso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grasso drives through and clinches with Rojas against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasso leaning against his opponent.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grasso just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rojas trying to control the position but instead, Grasso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rojas into the ropes.
Grasso gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rojas as Grasso tries to tie him up.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grasso scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Grasso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grasso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rafael Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grasso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Grasso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grasso scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grasso.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grasso.
Grasso misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grasso is looking to counter punch.
Rojas throws a series of strikes that have Grasso backpedaling.
A big left from Grasso misses.
Grasso throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas moves out of range as Grasso strikes.
Grasso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grasso lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grasso lunges at Rojas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rojas's hand.
Rojas tries to bum rush Grasso with a series of wild strikes but Grasso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grasso is looking to counter punch.
Grasso misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grasso scores with a body shot.
Grasso lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grasso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rojas scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grasso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Grasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Grasso.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grasso scores with a body shot.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grasso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas moves forwards but Grasso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grasso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Grasso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grasso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rojas slips a straight right by Grasso.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grasso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grasso cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Grasso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grasso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grasso throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grasso throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grasso scores with a body shot.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Grasso shakes it off.
Grasso misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rojas enables Grasso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rojas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grasso throws a strike but Rojas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grasso throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Grasso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rojas drops back looking for a leg! Grasso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grasso manages to kick Rojas off! Rojas jumps back into Grasso's guard.
Rojas won't allow Grasso to get back to his feet.
Rojas stands up from Grasso's guard - Rojas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grasso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Grasso moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grasso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Grasso throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Grasso counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas dodges the punch combination from Grasso.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Grasso connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Grasso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Grasso.
Grasso throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grasso.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Grasso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Grasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grasso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Grasso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Grasso lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojas off the ropes and back into range.
Rojas walks into a stiff left hand from Grasso.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Grasso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas tests Grasso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas throws a right and a left that Grasso avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries to bum rush Grasso with a series of wild strikes but Grasso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas cracks Grasso with an open hand slap.
Grasso scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grasso lands with a right hand.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Grasso.
Grasso misses with a straight left.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grasso scores with a decent looking hook.
Grasso keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grasso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Grasso.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Grasso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Grasso misses.
Rojas throws a body punch but Grasso moves out of range.
Jab by Grasso.
Rojas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Grasso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas throws a combination that misses
and Grasso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grasso swings widly with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Grasso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojas doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grasso jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Rojas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grasso backs up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grasso stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grasso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Grasso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grasso throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasso 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.
Grasso misses with a wild combination.
Grasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grasso lands a jab to the head.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Grasso.
Grasso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Grasso does no damage.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grasso misses with a hook.
Rafael Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grasso scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grasso connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Grasso punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grasso.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Grasso throws a big counter combination but Rojas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Grasso misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grasso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grasso instigates a clinch.
Rojas letting Grasso take a breather here.
Grasso tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Grasso has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Grasso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grasso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grasso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grasso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grasso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grasso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grasso throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Grasso wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Grasso throws an elbow but misses.
Rafael Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Grasso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grasso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Grasso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grasso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Alex Grasso is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grasso counters with a nice body shot.
Grasso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grasso just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas throws a combination. Grasso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grasso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grasso cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Grasso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grasso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Grasso!
Alex Grasso thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Csaba Gyepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyepes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Master of Puppets kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Osama Akharraz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Csaba Gyepes's chin.
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216 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Csaba Gyepes!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyepes takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gyepes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gyepes takes a shot to the head.
Gyepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akharraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Gyepes won't allow it.
Gyepes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gyepes wants to clinch up but Akharraz keeps it at a distance.
Gyepes rushes Akharraz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gyepes breaks from the clinch.
Akharraz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akharraz misses with a double jab.
A jab from Akharraz does it's job there.
Akharraz dodges the punch combination from Gyepes.
Gyepes closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyepes breaks the clinch.
Akharraz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyepes wants to clinch but Akharraz slips to the side
and Akharraz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akharraz with a hook.
Gyepes drives through and clinches with Akharraz against the ropes.
Akharraz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gyepes breaks the clinch.
Akharraz drops Gyepes with a beautiful combination! Gyepes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akharraz is looking for the KO!
Gyepes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyepes walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Akharraz! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osama Akharraz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeer connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jordan tries to pull guard but Vermeer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jordan drops back down to his feet.
Vermeer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vermeer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan's face.
Vermeer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vermeer landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Vermeer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeer as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Vermeer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vermeer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Vermeer has him pressed against the ropes.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jordan with a poor takedown
and Vermeer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermeer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeer scoring well with a low kick there.
Vermeer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jordan really felt that one!
Vermeer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Vermeer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vermeer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jordan will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Vermeer cracks the inside of Jordan's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan looks winded!
Vermeer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Vermeer lands but Jordan takes it in his stride.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vermeer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Vermeer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vermeer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vermeer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Vermeer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Vermeer.
Nice body kick there by Vermeer.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Vermeer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vermeer. Vermeer obviously looking to wear him down.
Vermeer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
Vermeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vermeer throws a counter high kick but Jordan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vermeer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vermeer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer clinches up against the ropes.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vermeer working Jordan over with knees to the body.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Vermeer connects with a knee to the head.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer connects with an inside leg kick.
Vermeer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer lands with a nice body kick.
Vermeer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marco Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Vermeer crunches a lovely knee into Jordan's ribcage.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
Barry Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Vermeer moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeer connects with a knee to the head.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeer walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
Vermeer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeer keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
Vermeer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermeer - that will leave a mark!
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Vermeer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Vermeer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermeer.
Jordan walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vermeer throws a head kick that Jordan semi-blocks.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a push kick.
Vermeer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vermeer connects with a solid leg kick.
Jordan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vermeer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jordan.
Vermeer connects with an inside leg kick.
Jordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Vermeer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermeer.
An inside leg kick lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Jordan misses.
A head kick misses from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jordan fails to land the takedown.
Marco Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jordan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jordan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vermeer clinches.
Vermeer lands a good knee to the midsection. Jordan won't want to take too many of those.
Vermeer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vermeer obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer with a knee to the head.
Vermeer with a knee to the head.
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Vermeer checks it
and Vermeer counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vermeer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vermeer as he jumps to the side.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Vermeer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jordan's knee momentarily.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Vermeer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
A knee to the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Jordan back into the ropes.
Jordan tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vermeer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jordan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vermeer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vermeer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jordan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Vermeer.
Vermeer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vermeer obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeer counters with a leg kick.
Vermeer drives through and clinches with Jordan against the ropes.
Vermeer lands a good knee to the midsection. Jordan won't want to take too many of those.
Jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vermeer scores with a knee to the head.
Vermeer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vermeer lands a knee to the body.
Vermeer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Vermeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jordan dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Barry Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body kick.
Vermeer scores with a push kick.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Vermeer lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Vermeer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vermeer.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vermeer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeer connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermeer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vermeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Vermeer, which made it look bad.
Marco Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws a leg kick which misses Jordan's front leg but catches the back leg as Jordan tries to avoid it.
Vermeer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan throws a leg kick
and Vermeer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vermeer.
Jordan tries to clinch but Vermeer moves away
and Vermeer counters with an outside leg kick.
Vermeer connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeer 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vermeer!
After winning the bout, Marco Vermeer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wendell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Beards - Got Me a Beard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mario Rodrigues has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Wendell!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wendell but Wendell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wendell has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Wendell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wendell lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Wendell lands a shot to the body.
Wendell lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wendell.
Wendell prevents the takedown attempt.
Wendell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wendell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Wendell turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Wendell presses Rodrigues against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Wendell.
Wendell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendell gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wendell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wendell lands with a left to the head.
Wendell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Wendell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues is rocked!
Wendell gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wendell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wendell lands a left hand.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wendell throws a head punch that misses.
Wendell dips a shoulder and cracks Rodrigues with a mighty uppercut! Rodrigues falls back against the ropes and Wendell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rodrigues is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wendell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Wendell!
A less than humble Matt Wendell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tamati Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leroy Johnstone 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tamati Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone tries to clinch up.
Kauri feinted with a counter takedown.
Kauri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kauri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kauri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kauri is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Johnstone as he works his way to full guard.
Johnstone wants to stand up but Kauri is controlling him.
Kauri looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauri is working hard here to advance position.
Kauri is pushing down on Johnstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Kauri has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri wants to free his trapped foot but Johnstone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnstone wants to control but Kauri is keeping busy.
Kauri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kauri.
Kauri tries to pass to full mount but Johnstone defends it.
Kauri works his way into full mount!
Johnstone is looking to improve his position but Kauri isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kauri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnstone has worked his arm free - good work by Johnstone!
Kauri tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kauri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnstone!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri moves to the back position.
Kauri has managed to slip his arm under Johnstone's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnstone is tapping out! Submission win for Kauri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Nambatac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Gil Nambatac 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil Nambatac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Roberts catches Nambatac right on the button with a cross.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Nambatac manages to duck under it in time.
Nambatac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Roberts letting Nambatac take a breather here.
Roberts drags the fight down to the ground.
Roberts has his foot on Nambatac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nambatac works his way back into a safe position though.
Nambatac wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nambatac wants to get up but he can't break Roberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberts has his feet on Nambatac's thighs here. He's pushed Nambatac off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nambatac screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gil Nambatac had this to say: 'Daghang Salamat sa supporta. Thank you for the support. See you all on my next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Patton!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton lands with an overhand left.
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Frost tries to pull guard but Patton holds him up against the ropes and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Patton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frost.
Patton ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Patton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Patton is retaining full guard.
Patton trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer.
Patton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost stands and throws Patton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patton wants to control but Frost postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost in side control, throwing shots but Patton defends.
Patton tries to buck Frost off but Frost is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Patton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frost sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Patton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patton is trying to improve his position.
Frost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frost working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patton tries to improve position but can't.
Frost in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Patton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Frost!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurgeir Borgarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruttenum comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Jones - can't be touched. 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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266 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Ruttenum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurgeir Borgarsson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgarsson jabs Ruttenum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruttenum swings for the body but Borgarsson moves out of range.
Borgarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Borgarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Cain Ruttenum has been cut.
Borgarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Borgarsson connects with a single shot there.
Ruttenum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruttenum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Borgarsson clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borgarsson.
Borgarsson scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borgarsson lands with a right to the head.
Borgarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borgarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borgarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Borgarsson cracks Ruttenum with a nice body shot.
Borgarsson scores with a shot to the side of Ruttenum's head.
A short uppercut from Borgarsson.
Ruttenum is rocked!
Borgarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Borgarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Ruttenum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Borgarsson.
Ruttenum seems to have got his legs back now.
Borgarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttenums head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borgarsson.
Borgarsson gets through Ruttenum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borgarsson lands a big right hand that drops Ruttenum! The killer instinct kicks in and Borgarsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Borgarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurgeir Borgarsson!
In defeat, Cain Ruttenum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can't win them all, I'll be back better and stronger. The HITMAN will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Karasev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder has chosen Talkin' Da Hardest as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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250 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Karasev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Alexey Karasev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karasev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karasev swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
A left and a right from Karasev both land. Nice combination.
Karasev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karasev walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Karasev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder walks into a jab.
Karasev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Karasev.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Karasev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karasev throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karasev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karasev's elbow.
Wilder lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder has Karasev pressed against the ropes.
Karasev trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Wilder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karasev can't break the clinch.
Karasev is trying to stall.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Karasev is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the ropes.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Karasev blocks with his arms.
Karasev misses with a body punch.
Karasev is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Karasev into the ropes.
Karasev wants to break free but Wilder has control.
A short right from Wilder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karasev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karasev is trying to break free.
Karasev blocks an elbow strike.
Karasev manages to break the clinch.
Karasev misses with a series of wild punches.
Karasev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab lands there for Wilder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karasev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karasev throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karasev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilder sends Karasev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilder is motioning to the referee to let Karasev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Karasev is rocked!
Karasev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Karasev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karasev sprawling to the canvas! Karasev rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilder finish him?!
A right-left combo lands from Karasev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karasev.
Karasev lands with an overhand left.
Karasev seems to have got his legs back now.
Karasev blocks a jab.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karasev.
Karasev throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Karasev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karasev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karasev sprawling to the canvas! Karasev rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilder finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karasev fails to land with a series of punches.
Karasev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder throws an uppercut from hell that sends Karasev clean off his feet! He's out cold! Wilder stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Wilder!
A victorious AJ Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Rottwel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the ring accompanied by Voices. Rottwel has chosen Land of the Free as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Igor Rottwel 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rottwel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton feints a jab promting Rottwel to slip. Orton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rottwel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
Rottwel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
Orton with a nice cross.
Orton throws a shot to the body.
Rottwel with a poor takedown
and Orton counters with a two punch combo.
Rottwel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a right hand to the body.
Rick Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
Jab, jab by Orton - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rottwel dives in and grabs Orton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes down on Rottwel's head and hops out.
Rottwel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orton finds it's way round the side to connect with Rottwel's head.
Rottwel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Orton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orton lands with a straight right. Rottwel didn't see that one coming.
Orton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rottwel gets the takedown into side control.
Orton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well.
Orton can't do much from the bottom here.
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orton tries to bench press Rottwel off him but Rottwel keeps the position.
Rottwel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to control Rottwel's posture but Rottwel avoids it.
Rottwel lands a few punches from side control.
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.
Rottwel working away.
Rottwel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rottwel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottwel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well.
Rottwel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rottwel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orton some visible discomfort.
Orton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton being controlled for a moment.
Orton wants to control but Rottwel postures up.
We've been informed that Rottwel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rottwel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rottwel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rottwel laying and praying for a moment but Orton takes advantage and regains half guard.
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 Rick Orton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Rottwel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rottwel shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orton throwing a counter right hand but Rottwel manages to avoid it.
Orton fails to land with a series of punches.
Rottwel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Orton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rottwel shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Rottwel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rottwel.
Rick Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottwel misses with a takedown
and Orton counters with a huge left! Rottwel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Orton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rottwel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Orton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Orton!
Rick Orton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Igor Rottwel spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight of my opponent.'.
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