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Bushido 45: Dickinson v Bunker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matisyahu Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Fazik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed Fazik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matisyahu Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammed Fazik!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Fazik struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Fazik tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fazik tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the ropes.
Fazik goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Fazik's head.
Fazik should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Fazik wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Miller.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Fazik is rocked!
A short right from Miller.
Fazik is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fazik seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller keeps control of Fazik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fazik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller drops Fazik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fazik is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Mohammed Fazik has been cut.
Fazik looks winded!
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fazik backwards.
Fazik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller drops Fazik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fazik is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Miller lands a big right hand that drops Fazik! The killer instinct kicks in and Miller finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matisyahu Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigurgeir Borgarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Bobby Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sigurgeir Borgarsson's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurgeir Borgarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Bobby Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgarsson takes one on the button.
Bobby Jr slips a jab from Borgarsson.
Bobby Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Borgarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bobby Jr.
Borgarsson takes one to the chin there.
Borgarsson scores with a body shot.
Borgarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr misses with a hook
and Borgarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Borgarsson.
Bobby Jr wants to counter the offense by Borgarsson and move into the clinch position.
Bobby Jr tries to clinch but Borgarsson moves out of range.
Borgarsson throws a jab when Bobby Jr was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bobby Jr. Bobby Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgarsson moves away from the strike by Bobby Jr.
Borgarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borgarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Borgarsson.
Bobby Jr avoids the head kick by Borgarsson.
Borgarsson misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Borgarsson.
Borgarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bobby Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgarsson.
Bobby Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobby Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgarsson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Bobby Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borgarsson is trying to break the clinch but Bobby Jr is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borgarsson.
Bobby Jr misses with a body punch.
Bobby Jr working aggressively here.
Bobby Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Borgarsson blocks an uppercut.
Borgarsson misses with the head strike.
Borgarsson lands an uppercut.
Bobby Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borgarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
Bobby Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bobby Jr.
Borgarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borgarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bobby Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bobby Jr misses with some punches.
Bobby Jr ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bobby Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Jr controls Borgarsson momentarily but Borgarsson frees himself.
Borgarsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bobby Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Borgarsson is defending well. Bobby Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Borgarsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bobby Jr celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Bobby Jr!
Ricky Bobby Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Barrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the ring accompanied by Break Stuff. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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169 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Barrie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrie moves into the clinch.
Barrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrie looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie is working Roberts over against the ropes.
Barrie lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrie as Roberts tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrie.
Barrie pushes Roberts back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrie avoids it.
Barrie gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Barrie blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrie presses Roberts against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Barrie misses with a knee strike.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Barrie tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barrie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barrie lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Barrie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Barrie misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrie.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie misses with a punch to the body.
Barrie gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Roberts throws an elbow but misses.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
Barrie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barrie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barrie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Barrie.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Barrie controls the action.
Barrie scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Come on Roberts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Barrie improves position.
Barrie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Barrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Barrie lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Barrie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barrie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barrie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Barrie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Barrie.
Roberts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Barrie's ribs.
Roberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Barrie takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barrie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Barrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrie.
Roberts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barrie throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrie's elbow.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts wants to stall.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrie tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Barrie back against the ropes.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Barrie improves position.
Barrie scores with a knee to the head.
Chris Barrie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberts trying to stall but Barrie improves his position.
Barrie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barrie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barrie.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Barrie lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrie.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrie landing knees to the body.
Barrie throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie working aggressively here.
Barrie misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barrie tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrie lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrie misses with a knee strike.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
A head punch on the inside from Barrie fails to land.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts tries a body shot but Barrie blocks it.
Barrie has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Roberts is leaning against Barrie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Barrie.
Good body shot from Roberts.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Barrie misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Barrie fails to land.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrie can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Barrie pushes Roberts back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barrie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Barrie misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts gets through Barrie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrie has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Barrie misses with a body punch.
Barrie looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Barrie swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts delivers a nice body kick.
Roberts has managed to clinch.
Barrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Barrie tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries a body shot but Barrie blocks it.
Barrie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Barrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrie working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking to stall.
Barrie lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrie misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie landing knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barrie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
Barrie tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Barrie back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrie tries to stall but Roberts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but Barrie blocks with his arms.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts is looking to control Barrie's arms but Barrie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roberts has his back to the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrie.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrie controls his hands.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts looking to slow down the pace here.
Barrie scores with a knee 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!
Barrie gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrie looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Barrie controls the action.
Barrie stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position.
Barrie blocking some punches.
Roberts stalling.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barrie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chris Barrie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Barrie lands a knee to the head.
Barrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts lands with a right to the head.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Barrie lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrie misses with a knee to the head.
Barrie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrie as Roberts tries to tie him up.
Barrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Barrie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barrie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Barrie!
Our winner, Chris Barrie, 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.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzpatrick's entrance music is Enter Sandman . A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonardo Song!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Song misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Song throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzpatrick's waist but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Song off to one side.
No joy there for Song, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzpatrick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Fitzpatrick finds it's way through Song's defenses.
Song misses with a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Song has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzpatrick.
Song looks winded!
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Song is rocked!
Song on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick obviously looking to wear him down.
Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick batters Song with a massive right followed by a huge left! Song is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Fitzpatrick lands a final crushing right hand to drop Song to the mat with a gruesome thud! Fitzpatrick is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
Darryl Fitzpatrick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Antonew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assad Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Antonew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Assad Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonew shoots in and bounces Abdullah off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Antonew trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antonew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Antonew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Antonew trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abdullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdullah, not yet.
Antonew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonew works over Abdullah with some ground and pound from guard.
Antonew is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Antonew throwing strikes but missing.
Antonew distracts Abdullah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdullah isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Antonew stacks Abdullah on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Antonew!
Antonew controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Antonew fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Antonew working the body and head with strikes.
Antonew in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah is working to avoid the ground and pound but Antonew connects with a decent elbow.
Abdullah tries to improve position but can't.
Antonew landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdullah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Antonew working the ground and pound.
Abdullah is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonew scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Abdullah is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Antonew can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Antonew!
Tyler Antonew got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Date!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Booth's belly button to the back.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Booth tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Booth tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws out a counter right but Booth avoids it with no problem.
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Booth's corner calls for a 1-2. Booth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Booth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Booth throws out a powerful jab.
Date tries to clinch but Booth moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth slips a straight right by Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Booth scores with a nice right hand.
Booth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Booth takes one on the button.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
Booth throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Booth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Booth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Booth pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Booth finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
Date misses with a double jab.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date staying out of range there.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth scores with a head kick. Date tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booth.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date misses with a hook.
Booth walks into a straight right hand from Date.
Booth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
A good leg kick by Booth.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Date.
Booth digs a good hook to Date's body.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
Booth slips under a jab from Date.
Booth throws a front kick that sends Date stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Date.
A nice inside leg kick there by Booth. That's going to slow Date down.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date catches Booth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Booth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Booth looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Booth throws a right and a left that Date avoids nicely.
Date misses with an uppercut. Booth saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date dips to his left and cracks Booth with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Booth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Booth duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Date punishes Booth's body with a nice straight punch.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Date.
Booth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Booth misses with a looping right.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Booth keeps the fight on the outside.
Date might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Booth defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date wants to clinch up but Booth keeps it at a distance.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
William Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Booth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Booth slips under a jab.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Booth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booth.
Booth takes one to the side of the head.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date lands an overhand right.
Booth throws a combination. Date tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Booth tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Booth. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date lunges at Booth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booth's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.
Booth misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Booth is rocked!
Date misses the jab.
Oh Booth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Booth seems to have got his legs back now.
Booth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Date connects with a jab.
Booth swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Date darts in trying to clinch
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Booth.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Booth swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Date misses with a hook
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth connects with a single shot there.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Booth finds it's target.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Booth ducks down to avoid it.
Booth misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Booth staying out of range there.
As Date backs away, Booth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Booth moves out of range of the strikes.
Date throws a hook but Booth avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth misses with a combination
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Booth misses with a hook to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Booth is looking to counter punch.
Date staying out of range there.
Booth moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Booth throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
A big left from Date misses.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date connects with the punch.
Booth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Date.
Booth lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Booth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booth doesn't seem phased though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Date! Booth is backing up but he can't get away as Date lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Booth and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Date!
Lee Date took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Rottwel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rottwel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Land of the Free. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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27
209 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rottwel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottwel drives through with a takedown into Akharraz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Rottwel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rottwel drops back looking for a leg! Akharraz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akharraz manages to kick Rottwel off! Rottwel jumps back into Akharraz's guard.
Rottwel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rottwel drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rottwel as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Akharraz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rottwel! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Igor Rottwel!
Igor Rottwel very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rami Astalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Getstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astalo's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. A fine choice. Getstoned has chosen The Game and Skrillex-El Chapo as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rami Astalo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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28
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Astalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Getstoned!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Getstoned.
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Getstoned shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astalo as he jumps to the side.
Getstoned tries to score a power double leg takedown but Astalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Getstoned somewhat.
Rami Astalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Getstoned.
Astalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Getstoned 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.
Astalo misses with a shot to the body
and Getstoned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Astalo.
Getstoned is looking to clinch.
Astalo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getstoned chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getstoned shoots for a double leg takedown but Astalo sprawls well. He's pushed Getstoned's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astalo lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Astalo. No joy for Getstoned on that attempt.
Getstoned tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Getstoned.
Getstoned gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Getstoned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Astalo - that will leave a mark!
Astalo lunges at Getstoned with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Getstoned's hand.
Getstoned is rocked!
Getstoned ducks into an uppercut from Astalo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rami Astalo!
A victorious Rami Astalo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dickinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aint No Sunshine. 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson drops his hands momentarily and Bunker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dickinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunker tries to land a front kick but Dickinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickinson stuns Bunker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Dickinson with that takedown attempt.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bunker gets a clinch.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Bunker works on Dickinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dickinson jumps guard but Bunker stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bunker to keep the fight standing.
Bunker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker pulls guard effortlessly.
Bunker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson looking to sit in guard and control but Bunker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bunker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dickinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickinson wants to control the position but Bunker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dickinson trying to control from the bottom.
Dickinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
Dickinson is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Bunker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dickinson manages to get to full guard.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson trying to control the position.
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bunker controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickinson trying to keep a closed guard but Bunker is proving a slippery customer.
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunker working some strikes from top position.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bunker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Bunker postures up.
Dickinson working for submissions but it's allowed Bunker to get to half guard.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Bunker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunker trying to control the pace.
Bunker wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control but Bunker postures up.
Dickinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bunker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dickinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BodyWorx, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bunker is keen to just control but Dickinson is a slippery customer.
Dickinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunker landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Bunker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bunker cracks Dickinson with an open hand slap.
Bunker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunker slips a jab from Dickinson.
Bunker flicks out a counter leg kick but Dickinson steps away.
Bunker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dickinson checks it well.
Bunker cracks Dickinson with an open hand slap.
Dickinson is rocked!
Bunker scores with a leg kick.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Dickinson walks straight into a right hand from Bunker - that's dropped him! Bunker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dickinson from any more punishment! Dickinson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Bunker!
Tony Bunker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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