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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldie Curlywinkeljohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Baroni had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baldie Curlywinkeljohn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curlywinkeljohn tries to clinch up
and Baroni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baroni connects with a body shot.
Baroni is looking to chop away at Curlywinkeljohn's legs.
Baroni moves into the clinch successfully.
Baroni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curlywinkeljohn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Curlywinkeljohn is trying to pull guard but Baroni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baroni lands an uppercut.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Curlywinkeljohn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curlywinkeljohn breaks the clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn punishes Baroni's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Baroni misses.
Baroni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Curlywinkeljohn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baroni swinging wildly here.
Curlywinkeljohn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baroni misses with a hook.
Curlywinkeljohn throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curlywinkeljohn doesn't manage to clinch there - Baroni circles away.
Baroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curlywinkeljohn moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curlywinkeljohn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baroni.
Baroni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baroni.
Curlywinkeljohn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baroni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baroni has managed to clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baroni.
Curlywinkeljohn can't get the takedown.
Donald Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldie Curlywinkeljohn.
Curlywinkeljohn takes a shot to the head.
Curlywinkeljohn tries to pull guard but Baroni won't allow it.
Curlywinkeljohn can't get the takedown.
Baroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curlywinkeljohn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Baroni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curlywinkeljohn dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Curlywinkeljohn's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Baroni misses.
Baroni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baroni throws the left hand but Curlywinkeljohn avoids the punch easily.
Curlywinkeljohn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curlywinkeljohn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baroni's waist but Baroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Curlywinkeljohn off to one side.
Curlywinkeljohn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baroni sprawls well. Baroni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Curlywinkeljohn gets slowly back to his feet.
Baroni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curlywinkeljohn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baroni defends it nicely.
Curlywinkeljohn throws a right and a left that Baroni avoids nicely.
Donald Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni swats away the attempt to clinch by Curlywinkeljohn.
Curlywinkeljohn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni clinches with his opponent.
Curlywinkeljohn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baroni to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Baroni.
Baroni prevents Curlywinkeljohn from breaking the clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baroni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curlywinkeljohn fails with a takedown attempt.
Baroni jabs at Curlywinkeljohn's body.
Curlywinkeljohn dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Curlywinkeljohn's head and hops out.
Baroni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Curlywinkeljohn or perhaps it was just good defense by Baroni, which made it look bad.
Curlywinkeljohn doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Baroni counter with a right hand.
Curlywinkeljohn looks winded!
Baroni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Baroni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curlywinkeljohn is rocked!
Curlywinkeljohn is looking to clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn is still on wobbly legs! Can Baroni finish him?
Curlywinkeljohn ducks right into an uppercut from Baroni.
Baroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baroni moves into the clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn seems to have recovered his senses.
Baroni lands a body punch.
Curlywinkeljohn successfully pulls guard.
Baroni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curlywinkeljohn dives on top into guard.
Baroni looking for a guillotine here but Curlywinkeljohn defends easily.
Baroni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baroni is looking for a triangle but Curlywinkeljohn pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Baroni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curlywinkeljohn takes one on the button.
Curlywinkeljohn rushes Baroni and presses him up against the cage.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baroni gets a clinch.
Curlywinkeljohn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curlywinkeljohn tries to score a body lock takedown but Baroni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baroni misses with a punch on the inside.
Baroni has Curlywinkeljohn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Curlywinkeljohn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curlywinkeljohn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Baroni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curlywinkeljohn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baroni looking for a sweep. Not yet Baroni, not yet.
Curlywinkeljohn postures up in Baroni's guard and throws a big left but Baroni blocks it.
Baroni controls Curlywinkeljohn momentarily but Curlywinkeljohn frees himself.
Curlywinkeljohn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curlywinkeljohn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curlywinkeljohn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baroni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curlywinkeljohn's guard.
Baroni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curlywinkeljohn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baroni has Curlywinkeljohn in his guard.
Baroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curlywinkeljohn defends well.
Curlywinkeljohn trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curlywinkeljohn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baroni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curlywinkeljohn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curlywinkeljohn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Curlywinkeljohn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baroni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curlywinkeljohn is one step ahead there.
Baroni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Curlywinkeljohn is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curlywinkeljohn wants to get back to his feet.
Baroni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curlywinkeljohn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curlywinkeljohn trying to hold on to Baroni's head to control him but Baroni postures up.
Curlywinkeljohn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baroni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baroni seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Curlywinkeljohn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Curlywinkeljohn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baroni is working away from the top position though.
Baroni slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baroni wants to control but Curlywinkeljohn is keeping him busy.
Baroni is trying to work for a kimura but Curlywinkeljohn is defending well.
Baroni wants to work for an arm triangle but Curlywinkeljohn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baroni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Curlywinkeljohn's head.
Curlywinkeljohn tries to roll over but Baroni keeps him under control.
Baroni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curlywinkeljohn can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baroni passes the guard and advances to mount!
Curlywinkeljohn is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Baroni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Curlywinkeljohn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baroni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baroni throws a hook but Curlywinkeljohn avoids it easily.
Baroni's corner calls for a 1-2. Baroni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baldie Curlywinkeljohn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curlywinkeljohn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curlywinkeljohn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curlywinkeljohn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baroni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curlywinkeljohn is out of range and Baroni settles back down.
Baroni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curlywinkeljohn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Curlywinkeljohn.
Baroni is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Curlywinkeljohn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curlywinkeljohn landing with the ground and pound.
Baroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curlywinkeljohn defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baroni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curlywinkeljohn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curlywinkeljohn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Baroni to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Curlywinkeljohn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Baroni pulls down on the head and he's put Curlywinkeljohn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald Baroni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and on no (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, on no!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aldo manages to end up in side control.
no defending against the ground and pound.
Aldo stands up and beckons no to his feet.
no is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
no is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but no sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for no on that attempt.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of on no.
no jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
no connects with a body shot.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo stalks no and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into no's face. no staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like on no has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
no shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo'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.
no is looking for a sweep.
Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Aldo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
no really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aldo taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with the ground and pound.
Aldo tries to score with some ground and pound. no controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
no is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
no keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on no's face as Aldo controls the position.
no pushes Aldo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aldo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aldo decides to stand back up. Aldo steps back and let's no get back to his feet.
no gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
no gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aldo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aldo manages to end up in side control.
no struggling a bit here.
Aldo is trying to get an arm triangle but no is defending well.
Aldo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aldo working away.
Aldo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
no wants to control but Aldo postures up.
Aldo controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on on no's cut.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from no.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as no sprawls well. no wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
no drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aldo defends it well.
no stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
no steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. no tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag no to the ground. no escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
no with the counter takedown but Aldo avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo instigates a clinch.
Aldo tries to score a body lock takedown but no shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but no has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. no fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
no darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns no into the cage.
no tries to sprawl but Aldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that no can do to turn this around?
no wants to get back to his feet.
Aldo content to control rather than advance.
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, no has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aldo wants to stand but no has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
no has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aldo is working away from the top position though.
Aldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
no has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aldo is working away from the top position though.
Aldo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aldo stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo instigates a clinch.
no can't get the takedown.
no is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aldo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip no to the mat. no regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
no is trying to keep Aldo in close.
Aldo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
no keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aldo stays in close to no's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldo has no up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aldo has picked no up - he's going for a ride! Aldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on on no's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from no misses its intended target.
no lands a head kick. Aldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aldo leaves no with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
no tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but no saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from no.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but no sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo defending well as no loads up on a big left hand.
no looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into no's guard.
no wants to sweep but no luck.
no can't keep his opponent in guard - Aldo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aldo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aldo has managed to clinch.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.
no dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
no leaning against his opponent.
no drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
no working hard to break the clinch.
no is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that no has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
no is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
no takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo is trying to drag no to the mat but no just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
no has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aldo tries to score a body lock takedown but no shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but no prevents it.
no misses with a hook from the clinch.
no pulls guard.
Aldo pushing down on no's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aldo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aldo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aldo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Aldo seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Aldo.
Well Aldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klay Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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174 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldo sprawls and moves away.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo lands a head kick!
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Aldo is quick to defend against it.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo looks winded!
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aldo lands a head kick!
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thompson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Aldo.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo slips a jab from Thompson.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aldo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thompson working away.
Aldo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face as Thompson controls the position.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson landing strikes.
Aldo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aldo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aldo dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
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 Klay Thompson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A head kick from Aldo lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with a combination
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Thompson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aldo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo slips a jab from Thompson.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Aldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Aldo
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.
Aldo tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo tries to work over Thompson's front leg with a kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thompson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aldo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBarz comes to the cage accompanied by Pharrell - How does it feel?. Ricky Clausen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McBarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBarz throws a hook but Clausen blocks it.
McBarz fails to land with a series of punches.
Clausen slips under a jab from McBarz.
McBarz throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely.
Clausen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBarz defends well and Clausen ends up having to push McBarz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McBarz connects with a body shot.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
McBarz misses with a double jab.
McBarz cracks Clausen with a good jab.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen.
Clausen is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Clausen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McBarz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clausen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clausen darts in and clinches McBarz up against the cage.
McBarz breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McBarz on his heels. He'll look to pass McBarz's guard now, I'm sure.
McBarz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clausen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McBarz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBarz takes a swing at Clausen's ribcage but misses.
McBarz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clausen back to the cage. McBarz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McBarz throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBarz misses the shot to the body.
Clausen fails with a takedown attempt.
Clausen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBarz.
McBarz scores with a decent looking hook.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range.
McBarz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBarz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McBarz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clausen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by McBarz's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clausen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clausen tries to clinch up.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen unleashes a big counter combination but McBarz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McBarz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Clausen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McBarz lands a nice shot that snaps Clausen's head back.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Clausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clausen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clausen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBarz scores with a punch to the head.
McBarz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBarz connects with a crisp jab.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Clausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBarz is breathing heavily.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from McBarz misses.
McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
Clausen avoids the body shot from McBarz.
McBarz throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clausen! But no joy.
Clausen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen trying to mount his opponent but McBarz defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Clausen seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clausen is trying to control. McBarz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McBarz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clausen misses with a two punch combination.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Clausen misses.
McBarz misses the shot to the body.
McBarz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clausen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBarz cracks Clausen with a good jab.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Clausen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBarz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from McBarz misses
and Clausen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBarz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clausen can do to turn this around?
McBarz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McBarz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clausen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clausen breaks from the clinch.
McBarz sizes up Clausen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clausen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clausen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McBarz jabs Clausen right on the nose. Clausen blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Clausen.
Clausen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBarz's hands.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clausen tries to clinch up but McBarz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range.
Clausen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clausen throws a series of punches but McBarz moves out of range.
McBarz checks a leg kick nicely.
Bobby McBarz is winning the standup battle so far.
McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clausen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBarz.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Clausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBarz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clausen.
Clausen lands with an overhand left.
McBarz lands a two punch combo.
Bobby McBarz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBarz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby McBarz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clausen moves in looking to clinch but McBarz pushes him off.
A punch combination from McBarz misses.
Clausen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBarz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McBarz misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clausen! But no joy.
Clausen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McBarz is fending him off so far but Clausen persists. Nope, McBarz circles away and we're back to standing.
Clausen dodges the punch combination from McBarz.
Despite the aggression on Clausen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McBarz leaves Clausen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
Clausen throws a counter combo.
Clausen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBarz misses with a wild body shot.
Clausen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBarz as he jumps to the side.
Bobby McBarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen misses with a takedown attempt - McBarz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for McBarz.
McBarz lands with an overhand left.
Clausen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clausen instigates a clinch.
McBarz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clausen tries to clinch up.
McBarz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clausen shoots for a takedown but McBarz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clausen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBarz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBarz throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely.
McBarz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McBarz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clausen on the side of the head.
McBarz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut.
Clausen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBarz avoids it really well and circles away.
Clausen goes for a double leg but McBarz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBarz continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
McBarz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As McBarz backs off Clausen throws a huge counter combo but McBarz manages to avoid it all.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBarz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut.
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. This is the final round!
McBarz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clausen's hands.
McBarz swings widly with a right hand
and Clausen counters with a series of strikes. McBarz will be more careful next time no doubt.
McBarz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clausen counters with a two punch combo.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clausen tries to clinch up.
McBarz misses with a body shot.
Clausen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBarz's waist but McBarz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clausen off to one side.
No luck for Clausen with that takedown attempt.
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBarz scores with a jab. Clausen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBarz throws a combination that misses
and Clausen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McBarz misses the target.
McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBarz scores with a jab to the head.
McBarz missing with a left hand there. Clausen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clausen is trying to counter with his kicks.
McBarz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clausen momentarily.
Clausen slips a straight right by McBarz.
A shot to the liver by McBarz. Beautiful body shot.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clausen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBarz avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby McBarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen.
McBarz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clausen.
As Clausen looks to move away, McBarz throws a big counter combo but Clausen just gets out of the way.
Clausen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBarz. Clausen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBarz misses with the combination.
Clausen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for McBarz.
McBarz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBarz lands with a nice body punch.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Clausen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBarz circles away.
McBarz is looking to counter punch.
Clausen tries to close the distance and clinch but McBarz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBarz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBarz cracks a nice hook into Clausen's ribs.
Bobby McBarz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBarz stalks Clausen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clausen's face. Clausen staggers backwards, shaken.
Clausen shoots in for a takedown but McBarz shows good takedown defense.
McBarz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease.
Clausen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBarz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clausen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McBarz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBarz connects with a looping right hand.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
Clausen tries to counter with a clinch but McBarz shakes him off and moves away.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen shoots in but no luck this time.
Clausen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
McBarz scores with a jab to the body.
Clausen moves forwards but McBarz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from McBarz both land. Nice combination.
McBarz swats away the attempt to clinch by Clausen.
Ricky Clausen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clausen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBarz circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby McBarz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBarz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby McBarz!
Bobby McBarz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Watsz Mawe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Watsz Mawe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mawe throws a series of punches but Pocc avoids them all with ease.
Mawe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mawe throws a series of punches but Pocc avoids them all with ease.
Pocc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mawe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pocc throws a lazy uppercut
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe tries to bum rush Pocc with a series of wild strikes but Pocc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Pocc does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Mawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pocc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mawe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pocc scrambles back to his feet.
Mawe throws a series of punches but Pocc avoids them all with ease.
Pocc throws a poor cross that misses
and Mawe counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Pocc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pocc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mawe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pocc scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pocc. Those never looked like landing.
Mawe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocc shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
Pocc thuds his right hand into Mawe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Pocc. Those never looked like landing.
Pocc drives through and clinches with Mawe against the cage.
Pocc wants the takedown. Mawe is fighting it off but Pocc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mawe's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pocc throws a big right hand that misses.
Pocc looking to pass the guard.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pocc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mawe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mawe is controlling Pocc's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mawe, not yet.
Mawe is working hard here to advance position.
Pocc stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mawe throws up his legs and catches Pocc in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pocc tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mawe! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul The Refugee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie James looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdul The Refugee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie James!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Refugee counters with a takedown into side control.
The Refugee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Refugee scores with punches from side control.
James is rocked!
The Refugee tries to advance to mount but James denies him.
James is not content to let The Refugee control the position.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Refugee.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee cracks James with a big elbow.
The Refugee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James is trying to control The Refugee's posture but The Refugee avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a sweep.
The Refugee 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.
James is not content to let The Refugee control the position.
James is looking to reverse the position.
The Refugee moves into full mount!
The Refugee lands a couple of good shots and James has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Refugee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of James's body.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but The Refugee gets his hands free.
The Refugee is hanging on to James's back as he tries to escape.
James is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The Refugee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee lands shots from the back.
The Refugee is raining down hard shots and and James has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdul The Refugee!
A determined Abdul The Refugee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Stripe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stripe comes into the arena with Captain Sensible - Happy Talk blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Stripe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Paul!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stripe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Stripe off the cage and back into range.
Paul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stripe.
Stripe throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paul.
Paul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stripe wants to land a leg kick but Paul is out of range.
Paul throws a leg kick which misses Stripe's front leg but catches the back leg as Stripe tries to avoid it.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Stripe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stripe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Stripe moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Stripe's head but Stripe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Paul has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
Stripe slips under a jab.
Stripe moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stripe tries to throw a body punch but Paul avoids it by throwing Stripe back against the cage.
Stripe missing with knees to the body.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Stripe avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Paul regains guard.
Paul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stripe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paul.
Stripe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paul pushes Stripe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stripe lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul blocks an elbow strike.
Stripe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul throws a hook but Stripe avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stripe misses the target.
Paul jabs at Stripe's body.
Nice uppercut there from Stripe.
Paul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paul misses with an uppercut.
Paul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lance Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stripe on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Stripe moves away and avoids it.
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Stripe moves away and avoids it.
Paul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stripe's hands.
Paul misses with a left hand
and Stripe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stripe takes a swing at Paul's ribcage but misses.
Paul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stripe's hands.
Paul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stripe on the side of the head.
Stripe looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Paul.
Paul scores with a nice right hand.
Paul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stripe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stripe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stripe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stripe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stripe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paul sneaks out the side door and pushes Stripe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripe lands a nice shot to the body.
Stripe misses with a double jab.
Stripe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Stripe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stripe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Lance Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul lands a two punch combo.
Paul connects with a looping right hand.
Stripe tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Stripe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Paul misses.
Paul clobbers Stripe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stripe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Stripe as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stripe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paul is rocked!
Stripe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Paul - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Stripe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Stripe!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimbo Stripe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jada Mbaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jada Mbaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mbaa did well to prevent Gonzalez getting side control.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzalez prevents Mbaa from standing back up.
Mbaa is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Gonzalez stops Mbaa from getting back to his feet.
Mbaa kicks off Gonzalez and gets to his feet.
Mbaa tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mbaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Mbaa's head coaches at Hard Knocks Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mbaa is looking to chop away at Gonzalez's legs.
Mbaa lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbaa tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbaa moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Mbaa swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mbaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mbaa.
Mbaa misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Gonzalez.
Mbaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mbaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Mbaa right on the button with a cross.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Mbaa avoids nicely.
Mbaa lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mbaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Mbaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez jabs Mbaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Mbaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mbaa keeps Gonzalez at a distance using the push kick.
Mbaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez jabs at Mbaa's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Mbaa scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Mbaa. Beautiful body shot.
Mbaa ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mbaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mbaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzalez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mbaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez shoots in but Mbaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the head.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick from Mbaa.
Mbaa misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mbaa misses with the combination.
Mbaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Mbaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Mbaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Mbaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Mbaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mbaa keeps Gonzalez at a distance using the push kick.
Mbaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Mbaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mbaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Mbaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mbaa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez postures up in Mbaa's guard and throws a big left but Mbaa blocks it.
Gonzalez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzalez prevents Mbaa from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez stops Mbaa from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mbaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jada Mbaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mbaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mbaa throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Mbaa throws a body kick.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Mbaa circles away easily
and Mbaa counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick from Mbaa.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mbaa's half guard.
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. Gonzalez connects with a nice short shot to Mbaa's temple.
Mbaa kicks Gonzalez off and gets back to his feet.
Mbaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
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!
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mbaa throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mbaa.
Gonzalez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbaa tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mbaa throws a low kick, looking for Gonzalez's leg but Gonzalez calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Mbaa's belly button to the back.
Mbaa misses with a hook.
Mbaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mbaa is just out of range.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mbaa.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jada Mbaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mbaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mbaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Gonzalez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mbaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mbaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Mbaa's ribcage but misses.
Mbaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Mbaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mbaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mbaa looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Jada Mbaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mbaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Mbaa's body. Mbaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jada Mbaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Mbaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mbaa moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Mbaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mbaa misses with a wild body shot.
Mbaa throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez jabs at Mbaa's body.
Mbaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Mbaa is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Mbaa.
Gonzalez works Mbaa's body with a nice hook.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mbaa can pounce on him.
Gonzalez scores with the left hand. Mbaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mbaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mbaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mbaa looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Mbaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range and Mbaa settles back down.
Mbaa misses with a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez defending well as Mbaa loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Mbaa shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the head.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Mbaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mbaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gonzalez lands an overhand right.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mbaa. Mbaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Mbaa misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mbaa misses with a body kick.
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!
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Mbaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mbaa throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez lands an overhand right.
Mbaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mbaa lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Mbaa misses with a double jab.
A jab from Mbaa misses.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mbaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mbaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Mbaa
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mbaa misses with a low kick.
Mbaa thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
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 Jada Mbaa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mbaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Mbaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mbaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Mbaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mbaa.
Mbaa misses with a body kick.
Mbaa throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but Mbaa avoids it easily.
A left lands for Gonzalez.
Mbaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Mbaa, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Mbaa against the cage but Mbaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mbaa tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mbaa to the ground. Mbaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Mbaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Mbaa
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Mbaa throws a good cross that connects.
Mbaa misses with a kick to the body.
Mbaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gonzalez will feel that in the morning.
Mbaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mbaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jada Mbaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Gonzalez.
Mbaa misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mbaa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Mbaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mbaa.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mbaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Mbaa avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Mbaa.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mbaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mbaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
Mbaa tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzalez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Mbaa is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbaa wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mbaa wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Gonzalez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Gonzalez.
Mbaa pushes Gonzalez off looking to stand but Gonzalez dives back in and keeps control.
Nate Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Mbaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nate Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mbaa's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mbaa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gonzalez trying to control but Mbaa is having none of it.
Mbaa is trying to stand up.
Jada Mbaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Gonzalez.
I think Mbaa 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 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jada Mbaa!
Nate Gonzalez spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakite comes to the cage accompanied by Diamonds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
161 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartel Diakite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada throws a low kick, looking for Diakite's leg but Diakite calmly moves out of range.
Diakite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Estrada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diakite wants to clinch
and Estrada counters with a series of strikes. Diakite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diakite closes the distance and clinches up with Estrada, looking for a takedown. Diakite pushes Estrada against the cage but Estrada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diakite or perhaps it was just good defense by Estrada, which made it look bad.
Estrada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estrada leaves Diakite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada misses with a body kick.
Estrada misses with a wild body shot.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diakite.
Diakite staying out of range there.
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estrada defends it nicely.
Diakite has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Estrada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diakite dives in and grabs Estrada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estrada pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Estrada is looking for the big counter here.
Diakite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diakite is working for a kimura but Estrada is defending it quite comfortably.
Estrada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diakite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diakite is looking to take a break and control but Estrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estrada has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diakite is on him like a limpet, forcing Estrada back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estrada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Estrada wants it to stay on the feet.
Diakite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diakite shoots in and drives through. Estrada sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Estrada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diakite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Estrada gets caught flat footed, as Diakite shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diakite trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diakite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Estrada tries to get to full guard but Diakite has control of the leg.
Diakite wants to work for an arm triangle but Estrada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diakite is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diakite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Estrada trying to hold on to Diakite's head to control him but Diakite postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Estrada is holding on to half guard well.
Diakite maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Estrada could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diakite has cracked it and Estrada is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diakite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartel Diakite!
Bartel Diakite 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Joney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Marx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Joney!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joney swings for the body but Marx moves out of range.
Joney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joney lands a leg kick that knocks Marx off balance momentarily.
Joney misses with a straight left.
Joney lands a leg kick that knocks Marx off balance momentarily.
Joney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marx.
Joney blocks a jab.
Joney throws out a counter right but Marx avoids it with no problem.
Joney digs a good hook to Marx's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marx misses.
Joney jabs at Marx's body.
Joney lands a front kick.
Marx takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joney scoring well with a low kick there.
Marx throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonny Joney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joney misses with a wild body shot.
Marx throwing a counter right hand but Joney manages to avoid it.
Joney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marx rather than just go for the knockout.
Joney tries to clinch up but Marx circles away and keeps his distance.
Marx throws a jab but it's blocked by Joney.
Joney misses with a body shot.
Joney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marx is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joney lands a leg kick that knocks Marx off balance momentarily.
Marx on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marx at a distance.
Marx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joney's head backwards.
Joney clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marxs head.
Joney misses with a punch to the body.
Joney blocks a body shot from Marx.
Joney working aggressively here.
Joney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx's elbow.
A short right from Marx.
Marx stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Joney.
Marx digs a right hand underneath Joney's ribcage. Joney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marx fails to land.
Marx digs a right hand underneath Joney's ribcage. Joney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joney looks winded!
Marx lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx prevents a body shot from Joney.
Joney digs a right hand into Marx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marx's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Marx.
Joney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joney prevents a body shot from Marx.
Marx misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Joney fails to land.
Joney lands a body punch.
Joney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marx throws a punch but it's blocked by Joney.
Joney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marx scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joney's elbow.
Marx throws a punch but it's blocked by Joney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marx.
Joney swings wildly with an uppercut but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joney swings wildly with an uppercut but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joney lands a shot to the body.
Marx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx tries a body shot but Joney blocks it.
Marx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marx misses with the head strike.
Joney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joney misses with some punches.
Marx lands with a short shot to the head.
Marx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marx is trying to maintain a safe position but Joney gets an underhook and turns Marx into the cage.
Marx misses with the head strike.
Marx tries to stall but Joney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marx.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marx.
Joney lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Joney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Joney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joney delivers a nice body kick.
Joney lands with a good body shot.
Joney moves into range and clinches up with Marx.
Joney tries to work over Marx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx misses with a punch to the body.
Joney misses with some punches.
Joney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joney lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marx.
Joney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marx lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joney misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joney.
Marx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joney tries to throw a body punch but Marx avoids it by throwing Joney back against the cage.
Joney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joney lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Joney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx tries a body shot but Joney blocks it.
Marx lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joney presses Marx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joney blocks a body shot from Marx.
Jonny Joney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joney tries to work over Marx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joney blocking some punches.
Joney blocks a body shot from Marx.
Joney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Joney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marx.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx can't find room to land a body shot as Joney controls the action.
Marx has a couple of punches blocked by Joney.
Marx tries to throw a body punch but Joney avoids it by throwing Marx back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joney misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Marx.
Marx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marx fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joney prevents a body shot from Marx.
Joney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joney struggles to land a body shot inside as Marx controls his hands.
Joney digs a right hand underneath Marx's ribcage. Marx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joney blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marx takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marx works on Joney's body with a couple of short punches.
Joney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx misses with a punch to the body.
Joney lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joney.
Joney blocking some punches.
Joney misses with a body punch.
Joney struggles to land a body shot inside as Marx controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joney lands a body punch.
Joney lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marx backwards.
Still in the clinch, Joney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joney lands with a right to the head.
Joney tries to work over Marx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marx backwards.
Marx working aggressively here.
Joney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joney swings wildly with an uppercut but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joney's elbow.
Joney lands a left hand.
Joney is leaning against Marx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joney can't find room to land a body shot as Marx controls the action.
Marx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joney cracks Marx with a nice body shot.
Joney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joney lands a nice uppercut.
Joney lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Joney.
Joney lands a left hand.
Marx is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Joney.
Oh Marx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joney is working Marx over against the cage.
Good body shot from Joney.
Joney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marx! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Joney is unloading with more strikes now! Marx drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Joney!
Jonny Joney is the new light heavyweight champion!
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RATING
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