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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes into the arena with Ghost - Monstrance Clock blaring out of the sound system. Brakeley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Woke up this Morning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 47 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Brakeley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brakeley.
Brakeley lands a left and a right that sends Pope crashing to the canvas! Brakeley dives into mount looking to finish!
Pope is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley controlling his opponent.
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Brakeley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pope on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pope tries to get out of the position.
Brakeley is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brakeley lands a nice shot to the body.
Brakeley weaves into range and cracks Pope right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pope goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Brakeley is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Robo Pope had this to say: 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Hanma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disl Automatic (feat. K-rino) - Battle Cry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nichi Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanma. Hong shrugs it off though.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Hanma.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've been informed that Hanma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanma tries a quick counter leg kick but Hong is wise to it.
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hanma connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma managing to control the position.
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Hanma has control of Hong's left arm, preventing Hong from doing any damage.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Hong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong connects with a couple of short punches.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.
Hanma controls Hong momentarily but Hong frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Hong postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma has his foot on Hong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looking to control.
Hanma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanma is trying to keep Hong in close.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hong is defending well. Hanma quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hanma celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Nichi Hong had this to say: 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neely comes to the cage accompanied by Cracker - Low. Joe County has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Neely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neely misses with a two punch combination.
Neely scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neely blocks a head kick by County.
Neely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Neely.
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neely, pushing him back against the cage.
County misses with a punch to the body.
Neely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Neely misses.
County throws an overhand right that lands on Neely's shoulder, as Neely tries to avoid the shot.
Neely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from County.
Neely throws a lazy uppercut
and County counters with a series of strikes. Neely will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County walks forward, straight into a front kick from Neely.
County misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neely lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by County.
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neely fakes the leg kick and cracks County in the body.
County fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Neely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neely delivers a nice body kick.
Neely tries to land a front kick but County steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neely throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
Neely misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from County misses.
County manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neely on his heels. He'll look to pass Neely's guard now, I'm sure.
County avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
County working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
County slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County distracts Neely with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
County trying to control the position from guard on top but Neely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
County in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neely being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Neely misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on County's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Neely misses.
Neely throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from County lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neely has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neely and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Neely fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
County dips to his left and cracks Neely with an uppercut!
Neely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neely just misses with a punch to the body.
County unleashes a big counter combination but Neely bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by County.
Neely misses with an uppercut
and County counters with a one-two to the body.
County waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neely.
Neely misses the jab.
County thows a body kick. Neely tries to catch it but that hurt him.
County lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neely is breathing heavily.
County cracks Neely with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neely misses with a kick to the body.
County looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Neely!
County controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
County just content to control the position.
County cracks Neely with a big right hand but Neely just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Neely tries to bench press County off him but County keeps the position.
County trying to control the action but Neely is working from the bottom.
Neely is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
County feints a jab promting Neely to slip. County then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Neely slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
County slips a straight right by Neely.
County drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neely defends it well.
County scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neely prevents County from moving into mount.
County creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jack Neely's cut is getting worse.
Neely is trying to control County's posture but County avoids it.
Neely regains half guard there - taking advantage of County's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
County wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neely keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely trying to hold on to County's head to control him but County postures up.
County perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
County throws a strike but Neely avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
County controlling from the top position.
Neely has his foot on County's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. County works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neely looking for a sweep. Not yet Neely, not yet.
County trying to control but Neely is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
County takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joe County seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neely to score with a decent uppercut.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neely swats him away and circles back towards the center.
County tries to clinch there but Neely circles away.
Neely circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe County is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neely throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
Neely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neely lands a leg kick that knocks County off balance momentarily.
County throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neely attempts a counter takedown but County avoids it well and moves away.
Neely throws a wild body kick that County sees coming a mile off.
Neely looks to land a body kick but County moved away.
A slow jab from Neely misses its intended target.
County lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely misses with a kick to the body.
County swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
County checks a leg kick nicely.
Neely misses with a kick to the body.
Neely throws a push kick but County slaps the foot to one side.
County lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
County has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neely throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
County throws a counter combo.
County looks to land a combination. Neely sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack Neely's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
County lands with a nice combination. Neely backs away looking to recover.
Jeez, Jack Neely's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Neely's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe County!
Joe County tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jack Neely spoke after the fight, saying 'Shame my mug's looking like Gerry Cheevers face mask, have to start considering sparring duties before calling it a day.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen misses with a wild body shot.
Savolainen goes for a double leg but Andrews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrews continues to drive forward.
Andrews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Savolainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andrews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savolainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savolainen isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen gets back to half guard.
Andrews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savolainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andrews prevents Savolainen from improving his position.
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back.
Savolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrews is working away from the top position though.
Andrews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrews prevents Savolainen from improving his position.
Savolainen keeping hold of Andrews's head, controlling as best he can.
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews is stalling here. Savolainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andrews seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Savolainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Savolainen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Andrews's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savolainen lands some shots froms side control.
Andrews is not content to let Savolainen control the position.
Andrews stops Savolainen from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Savolainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andrews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savolainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andrews flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savolainen distracts Andrews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savolainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savolainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savolainen is pushing down on Andrews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrews is fighting to maintain full guard but Savolainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savolainen lands strikes from half guard.
Savolainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrews is looking to improve his position.
Savolainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savolainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savolainen is looking to stall in half guard but Andrews is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Savolainen taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marvin Andrews!
Marvin Andrews made sure to mention his sponsor, FJCP Healthy Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strummer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stranglers- Nice N' Sleazy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Oliver Queen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Strummer with the counter takedown but Queen avoids it easily.
Queen throws a leg kick but Strummer moved away.
And Strummer tries to counter it with a takedown but Queen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strummer blocks a head kick by Queen.
Strummer looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Strummer is just out of range.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Strummer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Queen's guard.
Queen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer looking to pass the guard.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strummer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Strummer blocks nicely.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Queen lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strummer is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Strummer's brow.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strummer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Queen is in close to Strummer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strummer is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strummer's head.
Queen is in close to Strummer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strummer working for a triangle but Queen defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strummer is controlling Queen's posture.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Strummer working for a triangle but Queen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Queen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Strummer's brow.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen is in close to Strummer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strummer controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Strummer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Queen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Strummer keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strummer is keeping the position for now.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strummer's head.
Strummer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strummer's head.
Queen working some strikes from top position.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strummer's head.
Strummer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strummer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strummer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
Queen is in close to Strummer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strummer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Queen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strummer's head.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strummer can do to turn this around?
Strummer trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Queen frees his head nicely. Oh but Strummer has switched to an armbar! Queen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Strummer!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Strummer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harlon Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with USA blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harlon Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Hayes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hughes counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
Hayes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hayes lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Hayes seems unphased.
Hughes with a hook.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hughes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayes lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hayes slips under a jab from Hughes.
A little jabbing left from Hayes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hayes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hughes.
Hayes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Hayes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hayes defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayes.
Hayes is rocked!
Hayes walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hughes swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harlon Hughes!
A very excited looking Harlon Hughes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar comes to the cage accompanied by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. 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
40 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar misses with a wild combination.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muakbar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Muakbar persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Muakbar lands a lovely overhand right.
Muakbar is looking to clinch.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Muakbar misses.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muakbar misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Muakbar does it's job there.
Muakbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muakbar throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Muakbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Muakbar.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Muakbar misses.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar misses with a straight left.
Muakbar rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muakbar walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Muakbar misses with a straight right.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Muakbar jabs at Sosa's body.
Sosa moves out of range as Muakbar strikes.
Nice body punch from Muakbar.
Muakbar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muakbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sosa jumps guard but Muakbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Muakbar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haji Muakbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nir Sosa.
Muakbar working aggressively here.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Muakbar working aggressively here.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Muakbar misses with the head strike.
Muakbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muakbar throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Muakbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muakbar misses with a body punch.
Muakbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa gets control of Muakbar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar 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.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muakbar tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Muakbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muakbar tries to work over Sosa's front leg with a kick but Sosa checks it.
A jab from Muakbar does it's job there.
Muakbar throws a leg kick
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control.
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Sosa takes a little break here. Muakbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muakbar regains half guard.
Muakbar controlling the position well.
Sosa controlling the pace.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muakbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muakbar pulls Sosa in to control the position.
Muakbar is trying to keep Sosa in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Muakbar is controlling Sosa's posture.
Muakbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muakbar jabs Sosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sosa defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Muakbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Muakbar misses with a two punch combination.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muakbar.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Muakbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muakbar throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muakbar has managed to clinch.
Muakbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muakbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muakbar throws out the jab.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Muakbar.
Muakbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Muakbar.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Muakbar tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Muakbar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Muakbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Muakbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar wants to hit a switch here but Sosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muakbar there!
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muakbar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa prevents Muakbar from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Muakbar tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
Muakbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
That's four 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.
Muakbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Haji Muakbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muakbar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Haji Muakbar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muakbar, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haji Muakbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Haji Muakbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holden Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Duk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ki Duk slips under a jab from Ballinger.
Ballinger slips a jab and a cross from Ki Duk.
Ballinger throws out a loose jab but Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Ki Duk moves out of range easily.
Ballinger moves forwards but Ki Duk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ki Duk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ballinger's calf.
Ki Duk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Ki Duk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ballinger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ki Duk misses with a series of wild punches.
Ki Duk moves in looking to clinch but Ballinger pushes him off.
Ballinger lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballinger.
Ki Duk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ki Duk connects with a high kick.
Ki Duk scores with a one two! Ballinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ballinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ballinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ki Duk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Ki Duk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ki Duk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ballinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Ki Duk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Ki Duk rushes Ballinger and presses him up against the cage.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch.
Ballinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Duk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki Duk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ballinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ballinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ki Duk lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Ki Duk on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ki Duk.
A body shot lands from Ki Duk.
Ballinger is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Ki Duk.
Ballinger is breathing heavily.
Ki Duk misses with a knee to the head.
Ki Duk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ki Duk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ki Duk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ki Duk lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ki Duk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ki Duk is leaning against Ballinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ki Duk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ki Duk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ki Duk lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ki Duk working aggressively here.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ki Duk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ballinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Ballinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ki Duk keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ki Duk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk taking a breather.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballinger wants to stall.
We've been informed that Ki Duk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ki Duk avoiding damage.
Ki Duk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries a body shot but Ballinger blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger is leaning against Ki Duk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ki Duk pushes Ballinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ki Duk lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Ki Duk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ki Duk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ki Duk is leaning against Ballinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ki Duk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki Duk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ballinger is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ki Duk misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk scores with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballinger controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ki Duk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ki Duk lands with a slapping head kick.
Ballinger looks to land a right hand but Ki Duk moved out of range.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ki Duk connects with a crisp jab.
Ki Duk walks into a left hand.
Ki Duk lands with a nice body punch.
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ballinger throws a jab when Ki Duk was well out of range.
Ki Duk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ki Duk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Ballinger does it's job there.
That has opened up Bong Ki Duk's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Ki Duk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ki Duk takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.
Ki Duk blocks a jab.
Ki Duk pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ki Duk misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger misses with a jab to the body
and Ki Duk counters with a three punch combo that has Ballinger backing up. Ballinger nods at Ki Duk to acknowledge the strikes.
Ballinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ki Duk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ballinger misses the shot to the body.
Ki Duk wants to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch position.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Ki Duk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ballinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Duk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk blocking some punches.
Ballinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Ki Duk gets an underhook and turns Ballinger into the cage.
Ballinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ki Duk up against the cage.
Ki Duk scores with a shoulder strike.
Ki Duk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballinger being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ki Duk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ki Duk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ki Duk missing with knees to the body.
Ballinger is trying to push Ki Duk away but Ki Duk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ki Duk as Ballinger tries to tie him up.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ballinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ki Duks head.
A frustrated look appears on Ballinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ki Duk is working Ballinger over against the cage.
Ki Duk gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Ki Duk has him pinned against the cage.
Ki Duk lands an elbow that stopped Ballinger in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Holden Ballinger has been cut.
Ki Duk lands with a left to the head.
Ki Duk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballinger wants to break free but Ki Duk has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ki Duk as Ballinger tries to tie him up.
Ki Duk blocks a body shot from Ballinger.
Ki Duk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ki Duk has Ballinger pushed against the cage.
Ki Duk lands with a right to the head.
Ballinger has had enough of the clinch but Ki Duk keeps him there for the moment.
Ki Duk scores with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk tries to work over Ballinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ki Duk works on Ballinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Ki Duk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ki Duk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Ki Duk - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballinger takes a shot to the head.
Ballinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Ki Duk gets an underhook and turns Ballinger into the cage.
Ki Duk scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ki Duk on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Ki Duk.
Ballinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki Duk's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballinger is rocked!
Ki Duk can't find room to land a body shot as Ballinger controls the action.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Ki Duk on the inside.
Ki Duk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ki Duk gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ki Duk working aggressively here.
Ballinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ki Duk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Ballinger blocks a head kick by Ki Duk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk rushes Ballinger and presses him up against the cage.
Ki Duk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ki Duk tries a body shot but Ballinger blocks it.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Ki Duk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
A short right from Ki Duk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ballinger is pushing Ki Duk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ki Duk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
Ki Duk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ki Duk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ki Duk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ki Duk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ki Duk pushes Ballinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ki Duk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballinger is rocked!
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ki Duk lands a body punch.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Ki Duk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ki Duk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ki Duk lands a body shot.
Ki Duk pushes Ballinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ki Duk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ki Duk as the two fighters clinch.
Ki Duk gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a body punch.
Ki Duk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ki Duk on the inside.
Ki Duk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ballinger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ki Duk is unloading with more strikes now! Ballinger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bong Ki Duk!
Bong Ki Duk made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '.
Holden Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anabolinen Steroidi Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taiki Aoki's chin.
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158 lbs
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156 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
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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
35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steroidi Jr but Steroidi Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
It looked like Steroidi Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aoki.
Steroidi Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steroidi Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Steroidi Jr's belly button to the back.
Steroidi Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Steroidi Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steroidi Jr circles away.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.
Steroidi Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Steroidi Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steroidi Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steroidi Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Steroidi Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to roll over but Steroidi Jr keeps him under control.
Steroidi Jr is taking a breather. Aoki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control here.
Steroidi Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steroidi Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steroidi Jr prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr postures up.
Steroidi Jr is working Aoki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Steroidi Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Steroidi Jr tries to avoid it.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr is predictable there
and Aoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Steroidi Jr has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Steroidi Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steroidi Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Steroidi Jr controlling the position for now.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steroidi Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki is keen to just control but Steroidi Jr is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steroidi Jr tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aoki trying to control from Steroidi Jr's half guard. Steroidi Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steroidi Jr is keeping the position for now.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steroidi Jr is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steroidi Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Steroidi Jr moves into the clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steroidi Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steroidi Jr lands a right hand.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki presses Steroidi Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steroidi Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Steroidi Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steroidi Jr is defended easily by Aoki.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steroidi Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Steroidi Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steroidi Jr regains half guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Steroidi Jr defends the submission attempt.
Aoki is pressing down on Steroidi Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steroidi Jr is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr keeping control of the position.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steroidi Jr defends it well.
Steroidi Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steroidi Jr.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Steroidi Jr blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Steroidi Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steroidi Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steroidi Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Steroidi Jr, not yet.
Steroidi Jr working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is fighting to break Steroidi Jr's control of his arms but Steroidi Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki is looking to chop away at Steroidi Jr's legs.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steroidi Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Steroidi Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steroidi Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Møme – Aloha. Mars comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solaar Pleure by Solaar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Mars!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
Boromir takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
Boromir throws a push kick but Mars slaps the foot to one side.
Boromir throws a jab but it's blocked by Mars.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mars.
We've been told by Boromir's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boromir looks to score with a jab to the body but Mars is just out of range.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mars.
Boromir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Vincent Mars has been cut.
Mars throws a head kick that misses
and Boromir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mars misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Boromir was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mars misses with a head kick.
Boromir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mars moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mars on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mars lands with an uppercut that bounces Boromir off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Mars tenderised Boromir's leg. Boromir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boromir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir wants to slow Mars down by chopping away at his legs.
Boromir throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boromir takes a step back to recover.
Mars connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Mars slips the punch.
Boromir slips a jab from Mars.
Mars throws a leg kick but Boromir moved away.
Boromir misses the shot to the body.
Mars plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boromir misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Mars was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boromir scores with a sloppy right hand. Mars should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Boromir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mars lands with a straight right. Boromir didn't see that one coming.
Mars wants to clinch.
It looked like Boromir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mars cracks Boromir with a good jab.
Vincent Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boromir misses with a low kick.
Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boromir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boromir motions for Mars to come forward. Boromir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boromir checks a leg kick.
Boromir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mars throws the left hand but Boromir avoids the punch easily.
Boromir scores with a punch to the head.
Mars fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boromir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boromir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mars scores with a spinning back kick!
Boromir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars scores with the left hand. Boromir knows he should have avoided that one.
Mars tries a head kick but it misses.
Boromir lands a really nice looking cross but Mars seems unphased.
Boromir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mars throws a hook to the side of Boromir's head but Boromir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mars throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boromir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Boromir as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Vincent Mars's cut even more.
Mars throws a head kick that misses.
Boromir misses with a hook
and Mars counters with a straight right hand.
Mars connects with a solid leg kick.
Mars looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boromir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mars.
Mars throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boromir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mars.
Boromir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mars misses with a head kick.
Boromir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mars throws a lazy head kick
and Boromir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boromir with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boromir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
Mars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Boromir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
Mars clobbers Boromir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Boromir finds it's way through Mars's defenses.
Mars throws a jab but it's blocked by Boromir.
Boromir fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mars just manages to avoid it.
Mars looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boromir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The cut above Vincent Mars's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boromir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mars was well out of range. Poor timing from Boromir.
Mars moves out of range as Boromir strikes.
Mars throws a head kick that misses.
Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mars moves out of range as Boromir strikes.
Mars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mars throws an overhand right that lands on Boromir's shoulder, as Boromir tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boromir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boromir's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mars blocks the leg kick.
Mars throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boromir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boromir misses with a hook. Mars ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Mars will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincent Mars's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boromir defending well as Mars loads up on a big left hand.
Mars throws a looping overhand right but Boromir ducks down to avoid it.
Boromir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vincent Mars seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mars feints and then cracks Boromir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boromir down.
Boromir walks into a stiff left hand from Mars.
Boromir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mars tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mars turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mars misses.
Mars lands a really nice looking cross but Boromir seems unphased.
Boromir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mars counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Boromir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Mars misses.
Mars on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boromir throws a body punch but Mars moves out of range.
Mars misses with a looping right.
Boromir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boromir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mars delivers a nice body kick.
Mars throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Boromir misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mars.
Boromir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Mars lands but Boromir takes it in his stride.
Boromir throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
Boromir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boromir throws a low kick but Mars moves out of range easily.
Boromir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mars.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boromir.
Mars's corner calls for a 1-2. Mars obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Boromir misses.
Boromir 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.
Boromir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boromir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boromir waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mars. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mars to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Mars is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir stands and throws Mars's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mars is still in real trouble! Can Boromir finish him?
Mars is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir works to advance to full mount. Mars defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mars wants to hold on but Boromir pushes him away.
Mars seems to have recovered his senses.
Mars bucks Boromir off and manages to get back to his feet!
Boromir misses with a low kick.
Boromir tries to land a front kick but Mars steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boromir moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mars goes down! Can Boromir finish him!?
Vincent Mars's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mars keeping moving, preventing Boromir from controlling successfully.
Mars is trying to control the position but Boromir postures up.
Boromir trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.
Mars has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boromir has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mars's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boromir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mars's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mars tries to bench press Boromir off him but Boromir keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mars is trying to get back to half guard.
Boromir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mars keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boromir misses with an uppercut.
Boromir throws a jab when Mars was well out of range.
Boromir moves forwards but Mars connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boromir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boromir on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mars throws a right hand that misses
and Boromir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vincent Mars's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Captain Boromir, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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