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KAMIKAZE 9: Warriors PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Edkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Hall has chosen Nico Vega - Beast as his entrance music. Ruud Van Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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198 lbs
16 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Edkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruud Van Hall!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edkins drives through with a takedown into Van Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edkins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Edkins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Van Hall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Edkins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Edkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelson Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Johns!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corrales stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corrales steps into range and cracks Johns with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Johns flops backwards and Corrales dives into his guard looking to finish!
Johns is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Johns has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corrales wants to stand and escape but instead Johns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johns is still in real trouble! Can Corrales finish him?
Johns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johns stops Corrales from standing up.
Corrales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johns seems to have recovered his senses.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corrales can't keep his opponent in guard - Johns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johns stops Corrales from getting back to his feet.
Johns is working for a submission of some sort.
Johns thows a huge punch but Corrales dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Johns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johns throwing shots but Corrales is blocking nicely.
Johns throwing shots but Corrales is blocking nicely.
Corrales wants to stand back up but Johns manages to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Corrales!
Corrales really wants to buck Johns off and get back to his feet.
Johns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corrales is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johns looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Corrales is bucking up trying to escape but Johns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Corrales is trying to stand.
The referee warns Corrales that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Corrales is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johns content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johns unloading with bombs!
Corrales squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Corrales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johns on the ground.
Johns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corrales is surviving well by controlling Johns's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corrales is trying to stand up.
Johns stands up from mount. Strange move.
Corrales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Corrales.
Corrales lands with a shot to the body.
Johns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corrales tries to sprawl but Johns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corrales pushes Johns off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns ducks right into an uppercut from Corrales.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corrales drops Johns with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Johns! Corrales dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Corrales!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermey Hritzkowin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Hritzkowin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop prevents Hritzkowin from standing back up.
Hritzkowin is looking to improve his position.
Hritzkowin has his hands clasped together around Bishop's back. He's all about the action.
Bishop trying to control the action but Hritzkowin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hritzkowin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop moves into full mount! Hritzkowin won't be happy about that!
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hritzkowin is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
Bishop controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin is working to get back to half guard.
Hritzkowin tries to lock up and control but Bishop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bishop with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bishop dominating with strikes here.
Hritzkowin tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hritzkowin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bishop controlling from mount.
Hritzkowin tries to improve his position but instead Bishop has taken his back!
I really don't envy Hritzkowin right now.
Hritzkowin is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hritzkowin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bishop gets his way!
Bishop is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hritzkowin with him. Hritzkowin is trying to defend but Bishop has an arm under the chin now! Hritzkowin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Bishop!
Arthur Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Scord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guilhaume Prevot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devon Scord's chin.
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153 lbs
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155 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guilhaume Prevot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Devon Scord!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scord wants to clinch.
Scord shoots in and bounces Prevot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Prevot controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scord accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scord stops Prevot from standing up.
Scord postures up in Prevot's guard and throws a big left but Prevot blocks it.
Prevot keeping moving, preventing Scord from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scord won't allow Prevot to sweep him here.
Scord being controlled here momentarily.
Scord is looking to work some ground and pound but Prevot has wrist control.
Prevot keeping moving, preventing Scord from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scord shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prevot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Prevot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scord working the ground and pound but Prevot is defending the strikes.
Scord lands a few punches from side control.
Prevot is not content to let Scord control the position.
Scord looks up at the clock and then as Prevot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Scord smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Prevot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scord throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prevot is looking for a sweep.
Prevot holding on.
Prevot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scord throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot struggling a bit here.
Scord in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scord misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Scord in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scord throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Prevot works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Prevot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prevot is refusing to be controlled, as Scord sits in half guard.
Prevot is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scord is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scord wants to pass to mount but Prevot is defending the position.
Prevot is staying active underneath Scord, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scord looks to land a strike but Prevot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Scord trying to control the position from guard on top but Prevot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prevot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Scord 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.
Devon Scord dominated that round.
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.
Prevot throws a series of punches but Scord moves out of range.
Scord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prevot takes a swing at Scord's ribcage but misses.
Scord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prevot gets caught napping as Scord dives in and scores a takedown. Prevot manages to retain guard.
Scord trying to control but Prevot is working from the bottom.
Scord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scord throws a big right hand that misses.
Scord cracks Prevot with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prevot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scord distracts Prevot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scord trying to control the position from guard on top but Prevot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scord is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scord trying to control but Prevot is working from the bottom.
Scord throwing strikes from guard but Prevot blocks nicely.
Scord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prevot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prevot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Devon Scord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prevot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scord controls the pace.
Scord wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving.
Scord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Scord dives in and scores a takedown into Prevot's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prevot trying to keep a closed guard but Scord is proving a slippery customer.
Scord connects with a couple of short punches.
Scord wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving.
Scord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scord throws a big elbow that misses.
Scord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prevot trying to keep a closed guard but Scord is proving a slippery customer.
Scord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scord keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prevot's head.
Scord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scord throws a strike but Prevot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Prevot connects with a couple of short punches.
Scord wants to hit a switch here but Prevot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Scord there!
Scord working to try and regain half guard.
Prevot trying to control but Scord is having none of it.
Prevot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Prevot working Scord over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scord is in all sorts of trouble here.
Prevot with a couple of short strikes.
Scord is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Prevot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scord is looking to escape.
Scord can't escape the position.
Scord is squirming around, avoiding Prevot's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scord tries to hold on but Prevot pushes him away.
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 Guilhaume Prevot will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scord bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scord is trying to ground and pound but Prevot uses the momentary lack of control by Scord to regain half guard.
Scord trying to control the action but Prevot is working from the bottom.
Scord throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Prevot to regain full guard.
Scord is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scord connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot trying to control the position.
Scord trying to control but Prevot is working from the bottom.
Scord postures up in Prevot's guard and throws a big left but Prevot blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scord must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scord throws a big elbow that misses.
Scord preventing the sweep.
Scord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prevot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scord won't allow Prevot to sweep him here.
Prevot is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prevot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prevot gets caught flat footed, as Scord shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prevot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scord scoring with some ground and pound.
Scord looking to pass the guard.
Scord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scord wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving.
Scord tries to free his leg and advance position but Prevot is retaining full guard.
Scord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Prevot wants to sweep here but Scord controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scord working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scord is working Prevot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scord looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prevot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scord is looking to reverse the position.
Scord gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scord flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prevot drops an elbow to the side of Scord's head.
Prevot trying to mount his opponent but Scord defends it.
Scord throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prevot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scord tries to get to full guard but Prevot has control of the leg.
Prevot controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Scord.
I think Scord has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Scord!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micke Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Ragnarson with that takedown attempt.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Ragnarson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wagner just manages to avoid it.
Ragnarson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wagner!
Wagner parries the strikes from Ragnarson easily there. Ragnarson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wagner to escape.
Wagner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnarson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but Wagner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson keeping his opponent close.
Wagner misses with the ground and pound.
Wagner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ragnarson is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragnarson gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnarson defends it well.
Wagner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarson defending well though.
Ragnarson looking for submissions off his back.
Wagner throwing shots but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarson tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
Ragnarson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarson tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner with the ground and pound but Ragnarson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ragnarson pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarson has wrist control.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson working some strikes from top position.
Wagner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnarson is fighting to break Wagner's control of his arms but Wagner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ragnarson advances to half guard.
Wagner is trying to maintain the position but Ragnarson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson is nestled in close to Wagner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wagner controlling the position well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Ragnarson 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple.
Wagner taking some punishment here, with Ragnarson in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarson is working away from the top position though.
Wagner has his hands clasped together around Ragnarson's back. He's all about the action.
Wagner wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Ragnarson shoots in.
Wagner throws the left hand but Ragnarson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a hook but Ragnarson avoids it easily.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagner has one foot on Ragnarson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Ragnarson takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarson.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Wagner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ragnarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Wagner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarson. That did some damage!
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarson.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Ragnarson is out of range.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner with a hook.
Ragnarson shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner cracks Ragnarson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner lands with a cross.
Ragnarson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Wagner.
Ragnarson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarson is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
Ragnarson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarson walks into a jab.
Micke Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarson shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Ragnarson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner controls Ragnarson momentarily but Ragnarson frees himself.
Ragnarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wagner pulls Ragnarson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnarson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Wagner 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.
Ragnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Ragnarson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micke Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ragnarson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wagner sprawls well initially but Ragnarson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ragnarson is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson.
Wagner tries to roll over but Ragnarson keeps him under control.
Wagner trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ragnarson lands a nice short elbow.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Ragnarson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagner trying to hold on to Ragnarson's head to control him but Ragnarson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson.
Wagner trying to control but Ragnarson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ragnarson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson drops an elbow to the side of Wagner's head.
Ragnarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ragnarson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson is working Wagner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wagner is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.
Wagner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner 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.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson cracks Wagner with a solid left hand.
Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wagner won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Wagner trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner with a nice head shot there.
Wagner won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson controlling the position.
Wagner is in close to Ragnarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson trying to control the position.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Wagner throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wagner's guard. Nice move by Ragnarson!
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarson is one step ahead there.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wagner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarson distracts Wagner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Ragnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ragnarson!
After winning the bout, Gustav Ragnarson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kei Noguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
169 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kei Noguchi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguchi clinches with his opponent.
Noguchi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grena is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noguchi.
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noguchi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grena is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grena throws a head kick that Noguchi semi-blocks.
It looks like Kei Noguchi has been cut.
Noguchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Grena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grena fails to land the takedown.
Noguchi misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Noguchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noguchi on the ground.
Noguchi trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena trying to control the position.
Noguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grena is really struggling to control Noguchi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grena swivels and escapes.
We've been hearing reports that Grena has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noguchi throws a combination that misses
and Grena counters with a single leg into guard. Noguchi didn't expect that.
Noguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grena.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noguchi trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena postures up in Noguchi's guard and throws a big left but Noguchi blocks it.
Grena wants to control from the top but Noguchi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena gets to his feet - Noguchi follows without any prompting.
Noguchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grena circles away.
Grena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguchi misses with a takedown
and Grena counters with a stiff right hand.
Noguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguchi.
Grena rushes Noguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena is trying to drag Noguchi to the mat but Noguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grena breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Noguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grena pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noguchi back to the cage. Grena follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena leaves Noguchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Grena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kei Noguchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noguchi tries to keep at a distance but Grena has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grena manages to pull guard.
Noguchi won't allow Grena to get back to his feet.
Grena wants to improve his position but instead Noguchi has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noguchi stops Grena from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is not content to let Noguchi control the position.
Grena tries to kick Noguchi off but Noguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grena is trying to maintain the position but Noguchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Grena is trying to control but Noguchi passes into side control!
Noguchi swings around for an armbar but Grena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Noguchi's guard.
Grena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grena wants to control from the top but Noguchi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noguchi is on top in guard.
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noguchi prevents Grena from getting back to his feet.
Noguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grena is looking to sweep but instead, Noguchi has passed into half guard.
Grena tries to kick Noguchi off in order to stand up. Noguchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grena prevents Noguchi from improving position.
Noguchi taking a breather here.
Noguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grena wants to control but Noguchi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kei Noguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kei Noguchi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grena looks to score with a jab to the body but Noguchi is just out of range.
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kei Noguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena is looking to clinch.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt - Noguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noguchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grena defends it well.
Noguchi feints and as Grena raises his hands in defense, Noguchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi lands a couple of digs.
Noguchi trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Noguchi has Grena in his guard.
Grena postures up.
Noguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grena's guard.
Noguchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Noguchi wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving.
Noguchi content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena keeping moving, preventing Noguchi from controlling successfully.
Grena keeping full guard, as Noguchi tries to pass.
Grena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Noguchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Grena misses with a wild body shot.
Grena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noguchi can do to turn this around?
Grena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noguchi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grena obliges.
Grena breaks the clinch.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grena is fending him off so far but Noguchi persists. Nope, Grena circles away and we're back to standing.
Noguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noguchi blocks a head kick by Grena.
Grena clinches up with Noguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Grena scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grena throws a series of punches but Noguchi avoids them all with ease.
Noguchi tries to counter with a clinch but Grena shakes him off and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noguchi.
As Noguchi looks to move away, Grena throws a big counter combo but Noguchi just gets out of the way.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.
Noguchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grena counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noguchi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noguchi avoids the head kick by Grena.
A nice combination there by Grena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noguchi blocks a head kick by Grena.
Grena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Grena manages to break the clinch.
Noguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Grena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grena gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Grena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grena has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Grena!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djamel Hammouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
221 lbs
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269 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djamel Hammouche!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Hammouche.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammouche's guard.
Araujo stops Hammouche from standing up.
Hammouche is looking to stand back up but Araujo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammouche.
Hammouche is looking to escape.
Hammouche is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to control. Hammouche wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Hammouche is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hammouche is trying to stand.
Araujo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammouche is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammouche getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Hammouche.
Araujo misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammouche.
A punch lands to the side of Araujo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Araujo staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammouche stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Hammouche has hold of one of Araujo's legs. Araujo is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammouche gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom.
Araujo 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo has his foot on Hammouche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammouche works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammouche is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Hammouche got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammouche has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Hammouche is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammouche decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Araujo, up you get!
Araujo looks for a takedown but Hammouche sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche misses with a kick to the body.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Hammouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammouche works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Araujo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammouche on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammouche's guard now, I'm sure.
Araujo won't allow Hammouche to get back to his feet.
Hammouche has his feet on Araujo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo shoots in but Hammouche avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Hammouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammouche counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo pushes Hammouche up against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Hammouche turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hammouche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammouche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Hammouche as Araujo shoots in.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Hammouche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Araujo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Araujo's head.
Araujo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hammouche with a hook.
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo tries to get into range but Hammouche steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Araujo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hammouche scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djamel Hammouche!
Djamel Hammouche spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Lewis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman lands with a cross.
Hardman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lewis is able to avoid easily.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardman did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Hardman is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardman tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Hardman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardman moves into full guard.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardman has his hands on Lewis's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardman managing to control the position.
Lewis trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Lewis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardman controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardman throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardman cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardman moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.
Hardman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lewis is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardman, which made it look bad.
Hardman connects with a crisp jab.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Hardman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardman continues to drive forward.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
As Lewis looks to move away, Hardman throws a big counter combo but Lewis just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Hardman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Hardman sets himself, and Lewis steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardman avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis looking to score a takedown here. Hardman is defending well but Lewis drives through and ends up in Hardman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Hardman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardman looking to control.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Hardman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Hardman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardman manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Hardman's guard.
Lewis pushes down on Hardman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis slips a straight right by Hardman.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis is looking for the big counter here.
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Hardman's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Hardman's legs - danger averted.
Hardman has his hands on Lewis's head, controlling the position.
Hardman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardman is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardman swivels and escapes.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardman but Hardman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis moves forwards but Hardman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardman swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardman misses with a low kick as Lewis jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.
Hardman has managed to clinch.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardman is defending well.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardman.
Hardman gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is working for takedown but Hardman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Hardman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardman throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Hardman - just one landing.
Hardman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardman's half guard.
Hardman wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman is controlling Lewis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Justin Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Hardman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Hardman sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Hardman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
Hardman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hardman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Hardman scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardman sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Hardman jabs at Lewis's body.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman clinches with his opponent.
Hardman gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis is rocked!
Hardman pushes Lewis against the cage. Hardman is working some dirty boxing. Hardman pushes off with a quick right hook! Lewis goes down! Lewis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hardman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riaq Rowanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes to the cage accompanied by El Picante. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Riaq Rowanda!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek misses with a series of wild punches.
Misiek throws a hook to the side of Rowanda's head but Rowanda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Misiek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rowanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misiek.
Rowanda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rowanda moves forwards but Misiek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Misiek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rowanda throws a series of punches but Misiek avoids them all with ease.
Misiek gets tackled into the cage by Rowanda. Rowanda maintains the clinch.
Rowanda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misiek has him pressed against the cage.
Misiek avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rowanda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Misiek's brow.
Misiek has Rowanda pressed against the cage, preventing Rowanda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Misiek to work.
Rowanda lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rowanda walks away with a smile on his face. Misiek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rowanda tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowanda misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misiek. Rowanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rowanda lands a head kick. Misiek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Rafael Misiek has been cut.
Rowanda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rowanda blocks a head kick by Misiek.
Misiek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rowanda sprawls well. Rowanda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Misiek gets slowly back to his feet.
Misiek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rowanda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Misiek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Misiek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses.
Misiek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misiek misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rowanda! But no joy.
That kick from Rowanda tenderised Misiek's leg. Misiek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rowanda forces Misiek back against the cage and clinches.
Misiek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Misiek.
Rowanda gets tackled into the cage by Misiek. Misiek maintains the clinch.
Rowanda breaks from the clinch.
Misiek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Misiek misses with a straight left.
Rowanda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Misiek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Misiek as he connects with a hook.
Misiek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rowanda throws a leg kick
and Misiek counters with a three punch combo that has Rowanda backing up. Rowanda nods at Misiek to acknowledge the strikes.
Rowanda moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Misiek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rowanda's efforts to push away.
Rowanda stalling in the clinch.
Misiek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rowanda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Misiek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misiek lands a nice uppercut.
Misiek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rowanda up against the cage.
Rowanda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misiek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rowanda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Misiek just leaning against Rowanda, taking a breather.
Rowanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowanda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rowanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Misiek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Misiek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Misiek is defended easily by Rowanda.
Rowanda throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Misiek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowanda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misiek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rowanda.
A punch combination from Rowanda misses.
Misiek scores with a jab.
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!
Rowanda just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Rafael Misiek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Misiek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Misiek looks to land a combination but Rowanda avoids it well.
Rowanda wants to clinch up but Misiek keeps it at a distance.
Rowanda misses with a hook. Misiek ducked under it nicely.
Rowanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rowanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misiek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Rowanda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rowanda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Misiek throws out the jab.
Misiek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misiek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looks like Misiek has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rowanda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek misses with a combination
and Rowanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rowanda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rowanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Misiek scores with a jab to the body.
Rafael Misiek is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowanda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rowanda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Misiek scores with a four punch combination!
Misiek scores with a nice head shot.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Misiek is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Misiek.
Rowanda misses with a head kick.
Rowanda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rowanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misiek circles away quickly and effectively.
Rowanda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Misiek looks to score with a jab to the body but Rowanda is just out of range.
Rowanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misiek manages to avoid it.
It looked like Misiek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rowanda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misiek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Misiek moves into the clinch.
Rowanda is trying to break the clinch but Misiek is controlling him.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rowanda avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowanda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rowanda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misiek avoiding damage.
Come on Misiek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Misiek gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Rowanda trying to control the position but instead, Misiek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rowanda into the cage.
Misiek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rowanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowanda clinches.
Misiek prevents Rowanda from breaking the clinch.
Misiek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rowanda looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misiek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rowanda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rowanda avoids it.
Misiek missing with knees to the body.
Rowanda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misiek has him pressed against the cage.
Misiek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Misiek is stalling here.
Rowanda tries to stall but Misiek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rowanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rowanda connects with a nice looking jab.
Misiek clinches up with Rowanda and pushes him back against the cage.
Misiek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rowanda or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misiek.
Misiek lands a right hand.
Rowanda stalls.
Misiek tries to land knees in the clinch but Rowanda avoids the damage to the body.
Rowanda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rowanda managing to block the knees to the body from Misiek.
Misiek breaks from the clinch.
Misiek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rowanda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowanda looks to land a body kick but Misiek moved away.
Misiek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Rowanda.
Misiek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Misiek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rowanda throws a lazy right hand but Misiek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rowanda throws a body punch but Misiek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Misiek's cut.
That's time! Misiek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy body kick from Rowanda
and Rowanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rowanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misiek throws out a powerful jab.
Rowanda wants to clinch but Misiek slips to the side
and Misiek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rowanda thinking.
Misiek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rowanda.
Rowanda throws a series of punches but Misiek avoids them all with ease.
Rowanda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Misiek's calf.
Misiek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rowanda tries to move into range but Misiek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Misiek throws a body punch but Rowanda moves out of range.
Rowanda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rowanda misses the body punch
and Misiek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misiek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Misiek throws a jab when Rowanda was well out of range.
Rowanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek tries to clinch but Rowanda moves out of range.
Riaq Rowanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rowanda throws a front kick aimed at Misiek's knee but Misiek avoids it well.
Misiek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rowanda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Misiek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rowanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Misiek throws a right hand that Rowanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowanda also avoids with ease.
Rowanda throws a body punch but Misiek moves out of range.
Rowanda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Misiek lands a nice looking body shot.
Misiek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rowanda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Misiek avoids the head kick by Rowanda.
Misiek scores with a sloppy right hand. Rowanda should have avoided that one.
Rafael Misiek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rowanda misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misiek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Misiek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowanda can do to turn this around?
Misiek has closed the distance and engaged Rowanda in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda taking a breather.
Rowanda is looking to control Misiek's arms but Misiek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rowanda has his back to the cage.
Rowanda is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Misiek has denied him.
Misiek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rowanda wants to break free but Misiek has control.
Misiek has Rowanda pressed against the cage.
Rowanda is trying to stall.
Rowanda wants to get back to striking at distance but Misiek won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Misiek.
Stalling in the clinch from Misiek.
Rowanda tries to stall but Misiek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rowanda slows down the pace here.
Rowanda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda is trying to break the clinch but Misiek has him pressed against the cage.
Misiek is leaning against Rowanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rowanda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misiek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Misiek throws a leg kick which misses Rowanda's front leg but catches the back leg as Rowanda tries to avoid it.
Good work by Rowanda as he checks the leg kick.
Misiek misses with a series of wild punches.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rowanda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Misiek rather than just go for the knockout.
Rowanda tries to work over Misiek's front leg with a kick but Misiek checks it.
As Rowanda tries to get set, Misiek tries to push him back and clinch up but Rowanda manages to avoid the attempt.
Rowanda scores with a head kick. Misiek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rowanda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut
and Misiek counters with a nice body kick.
Misiek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda dodges the punch combination from Misiek.
Rowanda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Misiek swings for the body but Rowanda moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowanda misses with a series of wild punches.
Misiek is looking to counter punch.
Rowanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rowanda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rowanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Misiek digs a good hook to Rowanda's body.
Rowanda clinches with his opponent.
Rowanda tries to circle away but Misiek has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Misiek.
Nice body punch from Misiek - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Misiek's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rowanda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Misiek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Misiek misses with a lunging right hand
and Rowanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses.
Rowanda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rowanda blocks a head kick by Misiek.
Misiek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rowanda can pounce on him.
Misiek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rowanda.
Rowanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rowanda needs to keep his hands up - Misiek had a free shot at his head there.
Misiek scores with a body shot.
Rowanda digs a good body shot into Misiek's ribs.
Misiek throws a push kick but Rowanda slaps the foot to one side.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Misiek moves out of range.
Misiek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rowanda throws a lazy head kick
and Misiek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Misiek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowanda can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Misiek gets through Rowanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Misiek lands a knee to the body.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rowanda avoids it.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rowanda breaks the clinch.
Misiek lands with a nice body punch.
Misiek blocks a head kick by Rowanda.
Rowanda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rowanda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rowanda leaves Misiek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Misiek misses with a hook.
Misiek lands a jab to the nose.
Rowanda thumps Misiek with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda throws a nice looking combination but Misiek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Misiek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Rowanda wants to control but Misiek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Misiek wants to pass to mount but Rowanda is defending the position.
Rowanda is trying to control but can't.
Misiek stops Rowanda from getting back to his feet.
Rowanda tries to get to full guard but Misiek has control of the leg.
Misiek throwing shots but Rowanda is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Misiek connects with a nice short shot to Rowanda's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rowanda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Misiek stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rowanda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Rowanda.
Rowanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Misiek circles away.
Misiek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Misiek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rowanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Misiek misses its target.
Rowanda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misiek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Misiek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rowanda throws a lazy head kick
and Rowanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Misiek shoots in for a takedown but Rowanda shows good takedown defense.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses
and Misiek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Misiek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowanda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misiek.
Misiek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rowanda.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rowanda misses with a head kick.
Rowanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Misiek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rowanda's head.
Misiek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misiek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rowanda is looking to control Misiek's arms but Misiek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rowanda has his back to the cage.
Rowanda breaks the clinch.
Rowanda tries to bum rush Misiek with a series of wild strikes but Misiek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Misiek throws a big counter combination but Rowanda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Misiek just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek had his way with Riaq Rowanda in that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Misiek's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Misiek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rowanda counters with a nice body shot.
Misiek fails to land with a series of punches.
Rowanda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rowanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rowanda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misiek.
Rowanda tries a head kick but it misses.
Misiek looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Misiek avoids the head kick by Rowanda.
Rowanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Misiek is looking for a counter combo.
Misiek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowanda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rowanda swinging wildly here.
Rowanda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Misiek. Misiek obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowanda.
Misiek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rowanda manages to circle out of the way.
Donk. Misiek catches Rowanda right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Misiek there.
Rowanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Misiek moves away.
A head kick from Rowanda lands but Misiek takes it in his stride.
Rowanda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rowanda connects with a jab.
Misiek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Misiek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rowanda is rocked!
Rowanda misses with a series of wild punches.
Rowanda tries to bum rush Misiek with a series of wild strikes but Misiek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misiek moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Misiek.
Misiek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Misiek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRowanda.
Rowanda throws an overhand right that lands on Misiek's shoulder, as Misiek tries to avoid the shot.
A jab-cross combination lands for Misiek and sends Rowanda crashing to the mat! Misiek follows him down to the mat - Rowanda regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Rowanda is still in real trouble! Can Misiek finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek lands a big elbow - Rowanda is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Misiek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Misiek!
Rafael Misiek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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