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Bushido 36: Al As vs. Hanzo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mouth for War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 London, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Lazar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagonbo moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Kagonbo as the two fighters clinch.
Kagonbo misses with a punch to the body.
Kagonbo is leaning against Lazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kagonbo scores with a shot to the side of Lazar's head.
Kagonbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kagonbo pushes Lazar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kagonbo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kagonbo.
It looks like Bob Lazar has been cut.
Kagonbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kagonbo tries a body shot but Lazar blocks it.
Kagonbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kagonbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lazar backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazar prevents a body shot from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo works on Lazar's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kagonbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lazar's coach down at Grappling Oasis - Elite circuit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kagonbo tries to work over Lazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kagonbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kagonbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kagonbo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kagonbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kagonbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kagonbo lands a body shot.
Kagonbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kagonbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lazar looks winded!
Kagonbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kagonbo pushes Lazar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kagonbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo lands a body shot.
Kagonbo pushes Lazar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kagonbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kagonbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lazar backwards.
Kagonbo is leaning against Lazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kagonbo lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kagonbo as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kagonbo.
Nice body punch from Kagonbo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kagonbo as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kagonbo.
A left hand lands to the body for Kagonbo.
A body shot lands from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo digs a right hand into Lazar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lazar's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kagonbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kagonbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kagonbo.
A short body shot lands from Kagonbo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo tries to work over Lazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kagonbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazar backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazar controls his hands.
Kagonbo works on Lazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Kagonbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kagonbo misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kagonbo pushes Lazar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo works on Lazar's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo misses with a body punch.
Kagonbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazar's elbow.
The referee calls for Kagonbo to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismack Kagonbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Lazar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kagonbo lands a big uppercut and Lazar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lazar looks OK. Kagonbo waves Lazar back to his feet!
Kagonbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazar can do to turn this around?
Lazar blocks a head kick by Kagonbo.
A head kick misses from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo closes the distance and clinches.
Kagonbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kagonbo scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kagonbo lands a shoulder strike.
Kagonbo is leaning against Lazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kagonbo.
Good body shot from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo digs a right hand underneath Lazar's ribcage. Lazar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kagonbo lands a body punch.
Kagonbo works on Lazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo pushes Lazar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kagonbo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kagonbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kagonbo lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Kagonbo as the two fighters clinch.
Kagonbo lands a body shot.
Bismack Kagonbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kagonbo lands with a right to the head.
Kagonbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lazar or not.
Kagonbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazar backwards.
That has opened up Bob Lazar's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazar tries to circle away but Kagonbo has him pinned against the ropes.
Kagonbo lands a body punch.
Kagonbo is leaning against Lazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kagonbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lazars head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kagonbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kagonbo is working Lazar over against the ropes.
Kagonbo lands an uppercut.
Kagonbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lazar takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kagonbo as the two fighters clinch.
Kagonbo digs a right hand underneath Lazar's ribcage. Lazar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kagonbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kagonbo digs a right hand underneath Lazar's ribcage. Lazar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo is working Lazar over against the ropes.
Kagonbo lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo lands a nice uppercut.
Kagonbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Bob Lazar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kagonbo works on Lazar's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kagonbo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lazar up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kagonbo pushes Lazar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo cracks Lazar with a nice body shot.
Kagonbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kagonbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kagonbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kagonbo digs a right hand into Lazar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lazar's gas tank.
Kagonbo cracks Lazar with a nice body shot.
Kagonbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismack Kagonbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Lazar's cut.
That's time! Kagonbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lazar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kagonbo connects with a leg kick. Lazar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo sends Lazar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kagonbo is motioning to the referee to let Lazar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lazar is rocked!
BAM! Kagonbo delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lazar like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bismack Kagonbo!
After winning the bout, Bismack Kagonbo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bob Lazar was interviewed post fight and said 'This sucks! I let down my family, friends, and team. I will be back better than ever, trust me!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brigstock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luivel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brigstock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luivel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the ropes.
Romero tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romero lands a left hand.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Allen works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen is trying to break free.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with a hook.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Romero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brigstock Allen's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Allen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero misses with a hook.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Brigstock Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero pushes Allen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeez, Brigstock Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brigstock Allen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luivel Romero!
Luivel Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Grasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen I'm a Souljah as his entrance music. Alex Grasso is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grasso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonifacio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonifacio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Grasso was well out of range.
Bonifacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grasso has time to react.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grasso manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Grasso avoids it easily.
Bonifacio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonifacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grasso misses with a two punch combination.
Bonifacio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonifacio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grasso manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Grasso's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grasso walks into a jab.
Bonifacio misses with a hook.
Grasso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Grasso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grasso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grasso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grasso works the jab nicely.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grasso. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grasso ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grasso throws a right hand that Bonifacio ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonifacio also avoids with ease.
Grasso swinging wildly here.
Grasso takes one on the button.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grasso manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Grasso finds it's target.
Grasso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonifacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Grasso.
Grasso is looking to wear down Bonifacio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Grasso digs a good body shot into Bonifacio's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grasso.
Grasso throws a chopping leg kick but Bonifacio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grasso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grasso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grasso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grasso throws a combination that misses
and Grasso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Bonifacio.
Grasso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonifacio finds it's way round the side to connect with Grasso's head.
Grasso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grasso takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grasso, as that shot connected.
Bonifacio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonifacio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonifacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grasso.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bonifacio lands the left hand.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Grasso blocks it.
Grasso is looking to counter punch.
Grasso throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Grasso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Grasso misses with a hook. Bonifacio ducked under it nicely.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grasso with a body shot.
Grasso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grasso cracks the inside of Bonifacio's front leg.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Grasso misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grasso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonifacios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonifacio looks to land a left hand but Grasso moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Grasso there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Grasso throws a body punch but Bonifacio moves out of range.
No joy there for Grasso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonifacio throws out a counter right but Grasso avoids it with no problem.
Grasso swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grasso. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grasso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonifacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grasso.
Grasso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonifacio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grasso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grasso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grasso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grasso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonifacio scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Grasso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonifacio throws out a powerful jab.
Bonifacio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grasso connects with the punch.
Bonifacio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonifacio looks to throw the jab but Grasso is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Grasso. Those never looked like landing.
Grasso moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
Bonifacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grasso throws a combination that misses
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grasso throws a big shot that misses.
Grasso throws an off balance right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Bonifacio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio clobbers Grasso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grasso throws a big shot that misses.
Grasso misses with a few strikes there.
Bonifacio misses with a looping left.
Grasso throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Grasso.
Bonifacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grasso counters with a straight right hand.
Grasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonifacio ducks right into an uppercut from Grasso.
Grasso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grasso misses with a leg kick
and Grasso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grasso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasso lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot that snaps Grasso's head back.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Grasso's head but Grasso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grasso cracks Bonifacio with a good jab.
Bonifacio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Grasso.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Grasso throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a left to the body.
Grasso scores with a one two! Bonifacio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grasso tries to bum rush Bonifacio with a series of wild strikes but Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonifacio! But no joy.
Grasso throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a three punch combo that has Grasso backing up. Grasso nods at Bonifacio to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grasso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
A punch combination from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grasso misses with a double jab.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grasso with a body shot.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Bonifacio.
Grasso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Grasso.
Grasso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grasso staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Grasso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Grasso.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Grasso saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grasso slips a jab from Bonifacio.
Grasso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Grasso ducks down to avoid it.
Grasso staying out of range there.
Grasso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grasso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grasso.
A swing and a miss from Grasso.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonifacio needs to keep his hands up - Grasso had a free shot at his head there.
Grasso looks to land a combination but Bonifacio avoids it well.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Grasso ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grasso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonifacio walks into a stiff left hand from Grasso.
Grasso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grasso misses with a hook.
Grasso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonifacio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grasso.
Grasso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio.
Grasso staying out of range there.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bonifacio looks to land a left hand but Grasso moved out of range nicely.
Grasso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio scores with a one two! Grasso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grasso is rocked!
Bonifacio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Grasso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grasso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grasso.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grasso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonifacio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grasso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grasso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Grasso's shoulder, as Grasso tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bonifacio slips under a jab.
Grasso throws a shot to the body.
Bonifacio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.
Bonifacio lands with a nice combination. Grasso backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio throws a lazy uppercut
and Grasso counters with a series of strikes. Bonifacio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grasso throws a series of punches but Bonifacio avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bonifacio catches Grasso right on the button with a cross.
Bonifacio defending well as Grasso loads up on a big left hand.
Grasso misses the shot to the body.
Grasso misses with a hook.
Grasso fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grasso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grasso slips a jab from Bonifacio.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Grasso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grasso throws a right hand that misses
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Grasso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grasso misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonifacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grasso.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grasso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Grasso was well out of range.
Grasso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grasso slips a straight right by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Grasso ducked under it nicely.
Grasso throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Grasso.
Bonifacio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grasso defending well as Bonifacio loads up on a big left hand.
Bonifacio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Bonifacio.
A swing and a miss from Grasso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grasso throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a left and a right... And another left! Grasso is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Alex Grasso was interviewed post fight and said 'I like to apologize to my fans but I didn't time the flight right and I paid for it didn't have enough time to recover this is my first time out here in Tokyo I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Scrachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Ichi Scrachi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Roberts's chin.
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21
165 lbs
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27
169 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Scrachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts digs a good body shot into Scrachi's ribs.
Scrachi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scrachi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scrachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scrachi tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Scrachi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts throws a head kick but Scrachi moves out of range.
Roberts lands a high kick!
Scrachi closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Scrachi pushes Roberts against the ropes but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Scrachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrachi tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts takes a swing at Scrachi's ribcage but misses.
Scrachi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scrachi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrachi is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Roberts is right now.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scrachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scrachi working away.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Roberts is holding Scrachi down, trying to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrachi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Scrachi sees coming a mile off.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Scrachi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Scrachi manages to duck under it in time.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Scrachi off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Scrachi is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scrachi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrachi fails with a takedown attempt.
Scrachi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scrachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts clinches.
Roberts is trying to stall.
Roberts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scrachi fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scrachi.
Scrachi is trying to stall.
Scrachi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts 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.
Scrachi wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Scrachi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Roberts lands but Scrachi takes it in his stride.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrachi manages to avoid it.
Scrachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scrachi lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Roberts lands a nice hook to Scrachi's body. Scrachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Max Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scrachi.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scrachi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Scrachi off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Scrachi down.
Scrachi throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a push kick but Scrachi slaps the foot to one side.
Scrachi tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Scrachi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts lands a head kick!
Scrachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scrachi takes the fight into the clinch.
Scrachi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scrachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrachi is struggling to control the position.
Scrachi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Scrachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrachi misses with an elbow strike.
Roberts is working Scrachi over against the ropes.
Roberts presses Scrachi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scrachi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scrachi has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roberts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scrachi's efforts to push away.
Scrachi trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scrachi into the ropes.
Roberts's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roberts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrachi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scrachi is pushing Roberts up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scrachi blocks a body shot from Roberts.
Scrachi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrachi trying to stall but Roberts improves his position.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Scrachi avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the ropes.
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Scrachi to the mat.
Scrachi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Scrachi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Scrachi isn't so interested in that idea.
Scrachi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Roberts throws up his legs and catches Scrachi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Scrachi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Roberts! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Roberts!
A victorious Max Roberts 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schmidtt (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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20
183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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28
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schmidtt!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidtt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axe to score with a decent uppercut.
Axe moves into the clinch.
Axe lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Hans Schmidtt has been cut.
Axe blocks an elbow strike from Schmidtt.
Schmidtt blocks an uppercut.
Axe has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidtt.
Axe has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidtt.
Axe lands a left hand.
Axe lands a nice uppercut.
Axe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidtt backwards.
Schmidtt trying to control the position but instead, Axe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmidtt into the ropes.
Schmidtt throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axe.
Axe is leaning against Schmidtt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Axe lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Axe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Axe.
Schmidtt blocking some punches.
Axe misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidtt blocks an uppercut.
Schmidtt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Axe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schmidtt misses with a punch on the inside.
Axe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axe lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidtt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axe.
Axe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidtt backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axe.
Axe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidtt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmidtt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmidtt misses with some punches.
Schmidtt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axe lands an uppercut.
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!
Schmidtt misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidtt swings wildly with an uppercut but Axe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Axe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmidtt.
Axe throws a head punch that misses.
Axe lands an uppercut.
Schmidtt stops a takedown attempt from Axe.
Schmidtt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schmidtt takes a shot to the head.
Axe lands a nice uppercut.
Schmidtt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidtt.
Axe misses with the head strike.
Schmidtt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmidtt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axe working aggressively here.
Axe throws a head punch that misses.
Axe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axe lands an uppercut.
Schmidtt is rocked!
Axe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Schmidtt is still on wobbly legs! Can Axe finish him?
Axe throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidtt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Axe fails to land.
Axe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Axe digs a right hand underneath Schmidtt's ribcage. Schmidtt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axe blocks an uppercut.
Axe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Axe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Axe is chipping away with strikes.
Axe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Schmidtt looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Axe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Axe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finn Van Thom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Thom comes into the arena with Foo Fighters - Hero blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finn Van Thom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Date!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date with a nice cross.
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Van Thom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date slips a jab from Van Thom.
Van Thom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Thom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
Van Thom lands with a hook. Date tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Van Thom misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Thom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
Van Thom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thom tries to bum rush Date with a series of wild strikes but Date uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Thom shoots in but no luck this time.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but Van Thom shakes him off and moves away.
Van Thom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
Van Thom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Thom tries for a takedown but Date sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Van Thom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Thom lands a jab-cross combination.
Date works the jab nicely.
Van Thom lands an overhand right.
Van Thom tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date wants to counter the offense by Van Thom and move into the clinch position.
Finn Van Thom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Thom. Van Thom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses.
Date has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Thom lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Date. No joy for Van Thom on that attempt.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Thom wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Lee Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date has closed the distance and engaged Van Thom in a clinch.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the ropes.
Date pushes Van Thom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date keeps control of Van Thom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Thom blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Van Thom is looking to break free of the clinch but Date has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Thom.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Thom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Thom up against the ropes.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Thom has clasped his hands together around Date's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Date's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Thom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Van Thom just content to control the position.
Date sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Thom wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Date lands a jab to Van Thom's midsection.
Van Thom connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Van Thom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Thom throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Thom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Thom throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Thom tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Thom circles away.
Date dodges the punch combination from Van Thom.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Thom backwards.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Thoms head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Van Thom manages to pull guard.
Date engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Thom keeping full guard, as Date tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Thom wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment.
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
Van Thom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom wants to stand and escape but Date is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Thom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Thom is looking for a counter combo.
Date misses with a double jab.
Van Thom wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Van Thom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date dodges the punch combination from Van Thom.
Van Thom ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom misses with a body punch
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thom misses the body punch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Van Thom moves out of range as Date strikes.
Van Thom throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Van Thom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Thom misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Thom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Thom is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Thom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Van Thom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date counters by clinching up.
Date misses with some punches.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Date taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Van Thom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thom darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Van Thom lands with an uppercut that bounces Date off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thom - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thom. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Thom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Date blocks the leg kick.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finn Van Thom is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thom throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Thom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Van Thom.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thom throws a leg kick
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finn Van Thom's cut is getting worse.
Van Thom walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Van Thom catches Date right on the button with a cross.
Finn Van Thom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Thom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Thom stands up and beckons Date to join him on the feet.
Van Thom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Date gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lee Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Thom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Date working a defensive guard here.
Date keeping moving, preventing Van Thom from controlling successfully.
Van Thom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Thom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Thom stopping the sweep attempt from Date.
Van Thom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Date keeping moving, preventing Van Thom from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date is working an open guard so Van Thom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Thom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Thom misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Date connects with a jab.
Date moves out of range as Van Thom throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Date.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Thom looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Van Thom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Thom motions for Date to come forward. Van Thom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Finn Van Thom.
I think Date has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finn Van Thom!
In his post fight interview, Finn Van Thom started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Lee Date was interviewed post fight and said 'I just hope you destroy that fake champion...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McAdams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hypnotize. Fitzpatrick has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
McAdams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzpatrick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McAdams with a poor takedown
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAdams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McAdams is defended easily by Fitzpatrick.
As McAdams backs off Fitzpatrick throws a huge counter combo but McAdams manages to avoid it all.
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzpatrick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McAdams shoots and misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAdams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzpatrick leaves McAdams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McAdams has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McAdams has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a one two! McAdams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAdams shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
McAdams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAdams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McAdams is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McAdams has time to react.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzpatrick lands with a shot to the body.
Kevin McAdams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the ropes, ducking and weaving under Fitzpatrick's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and McAdams falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
Darryl Fitzpatrick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jansen Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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192 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jansen Verhoeven!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
Shaun Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verhoeven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verhoeven lands a big uppercut and Rumble crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rumble looks OK. Verhoeven waves Rumble back to his feet!
Rumble is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verhoeven rattles Rumble with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rumble tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Verhoeven dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rumble stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jansen Verhoeven!
Our winner, Jansen Verhoeven, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Rottwel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rottwel comes into the arena with Land of the Free blaring out of the sound system. William Booth is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rottwel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Booth!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottwel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Booth.
Rottwel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booth but Booth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rottwel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booth's waist but Booth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rottwel off to one side.
Booth connects with a looping right hand.
Booth lands with a straight right. Rottwel didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
Rottwel fails with the takedown
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rottwel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rottwel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rottwel has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Booth.
Booth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Booth connects with the punch.
Rottwel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Rottwel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booth is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Booth shuts the power down on Rottwel. Lights out, game over! Booth is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Booth!
The defeated Igor Rottwel had this to say: 'Good fight of my opponent'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amr Al As (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momochi Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amr Al As!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Momochi Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo loads up on a big right hand but Al As slips the punch.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al As to score with a decent uppercut.
Al As scores with a nice head shot.
Al As fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Hanzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al As.
Hanzo thuds a left hand into Al As's body.
Al As closes the distance and pushes Hanzo back into the ropes.
Al As misses with a punch on the inside.
Al As swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo is looking to control Al As's arms but Al As gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanzo has his back to the ropes.
Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al As blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Hanzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo is trying to stall.
Hanzo tries to stall but Al As uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanzo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Al As to work.
Hanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Momochi Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al As thuds his right hand into Hanzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al As sizes up Hanzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al As walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Al As manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo connects with a body shot that sends Al As's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo swings for the body but Al As moves out of range.
Hanzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al As rather than just go for the knockout.
Al As slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.
Al As looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al As slips under a jab from Hanzo.
Al As slips under a jab.
Al As looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanzo misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al As turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Al As avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Al As getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al As. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo scores with a leg kick.
Hanzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Al As.
Al As feints and then cracks Hanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanzo down.
Al As tries to clinch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanzo jabs at Al As's body.
Hanzo moves out of range as Al As strikes.
Hanzo throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al As throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick from Al As.
Al As slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.
Al As tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Al As misses its intended target.
Hanzo throws a head kick that half lands.
Al As checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanzo throws a head kick but Al As moves out of range.
Al As throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanzo avoids it.
Al As checks a leg kick.
Al As closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo looking to stall.
Al As wants to stall.
Hanzo scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momochi Hanzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Al As takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al As slips under a jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo slips under a jab from Al As.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al As, right into the meat.
Hanzo swings widly with a right hand
and Al As counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanzo.
Al As swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Hanzo blocks the low kick.
Hanzo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Al As takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As lands a body shot.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Al As blocks it.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Al As avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the ropes.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al As seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanzo can turn it around.
Al As tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Hanzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Al As blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to force a seperation but Al As has the dominant position.
Al As has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanzo wants to stall.
Al As scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al As backwards.
Momochi Hanzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanzo as Al As tries to tie him up.
Al As tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al As backwards.
Hanzo looking to stall.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Al As lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hanzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al As stalling in the clinch but Hanzo improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Al As controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al As.
Hanzo misses with a body punch.
Al As blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al As has him pressed against the ropes.
Hanzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al As or not.
Al As lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Al As controls his hands.
Hanzo tries to work over Al As's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al As prevents Hanzo from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al As scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanzo trying to control the position but instead, Al As has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hanzo into the ropes.
Al As tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al As blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Al As makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al As.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Al As is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al As swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Al As's head.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Al As controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Momochi Hanzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Al As misses with the body kick
and Hanzo counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanzo moves out of range as Al As strikes.
Al As cracks the inside of Hanzo's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Hanzo.
Hanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al As throws out the jab.
Hanzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzo misses with a hook
and Al As counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al As tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hanzo!
A jab from Hanzo finds it's way through Al As's defenses.
Momochi Hanzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanzo throws a lazy right hand but Al As sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Some wild striking there from Hanzo.
An attempted straight right counter from Al As misses the target.
Al As keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Al As avoids them all with ease.
Al As jabs Hanzo right on the nose. Hanzo blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Al As as he checks the leg kick.
Al As avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Al As avoids the head kick by Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Al As to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanzo misses the body punch
and Al As counters with a nice body kick.
Amr Al As has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo misses with a body punch
and Al As counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al As tries to move into range but Hanzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al As looks to land a right hand but Hanzo moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al As cracks Hanzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanzo loads up on a big right hand but Al As slips the punch.
Hanzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al As lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al As cracks Hanzo with a good jab.
Al As tries to clinch up.
Al As misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanzo.
A swing and a miss from Al As.
Al As swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Al As is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo tries to clinch there but Al As circles away.
Al As feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanzo. Al As shrugs it off though.
Hanzo throws the left hand but Al As avoids the punch easily.
Al As uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a right hand that misses
and Al As counters with a nice leg kick.
Al As avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al As momentarily.
Al As avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al As checks it well.
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Al As takes a shot to the head.
Momochi Hanzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al As misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al As fails to land.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al As blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Al As is looking to control Hanzo's arms but Hanzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al As has his back to the ropes.
Al As misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momochi Hanzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momochi Hanzo!
A pretty intense looking Momochi Hanzo took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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