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Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Francisco Modesto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modesto has chosen Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Francisco Modesto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modesto swings for the body but Chuck moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chuck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modesto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Chuck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Modesto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chuck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chuck closes the distance and pushes Modesto back into the cage.
Modesto pushes Chuck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modesto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Modesto trying to control the position but instead, Chuck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Modesto into the cage.
Chuck throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto has Chuck pressed against the cage.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Modesto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Chuck.
Modesto stalling against the cage.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Modesto.
Modesto avoiding damage as Chuck throws knees to the body.
Chuck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Modesto is trying to keep an underhook but Chuck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Modesto is trying to escape back to his feet but Chuck uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chuck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chuck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modesto is holding Chuck down, trying to stall.
Modesto is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Modesto keeping hold of Chuck's head, controlling as best he can.
Chuck wants to free his trapped foot but Modesto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuck not doing much here.
Modesto is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modesto actively working from the bottom here.
Modesto wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy.
Modesto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Modesto tries to kick Chuck off but Chuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Modesto is looking for a sweep. Chuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modesto trying to hold on to Chuck's head to control him but Chuck postures up.
Chuck lands strikes from half guard.
Chuck working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Modesto's thigh. Modesto counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chuck gets to his feet. Modesto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Modesto throws a nice looking combination but Chuck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Modesto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Modesto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Chuck.
Chuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modesto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chuck lands with a kick to the temple. Modesto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Francisco Modesto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chuck defending well as Modesto loads up on a big left hand.
Chuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Modesto is looking for the big counter here.
Chuck clinches up against the cage.
Chuck has Modesto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Modesto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Modesto.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
Chuck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Modesto after a bit of a struggle.
Modesto is trying to stall.
Modesto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chuck can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck tries to score a body lock takedown but Modesto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Modesto tries to work over Chuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chuck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Modesto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
Modesto prevents the takedown attempt.
Modesto lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Chuck has Modesto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Modesto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Modesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chuck controls his hands.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Chuck.
Modesto pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Modesto.
Carlos Francisco Modesto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modesto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chuck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Modesto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chuck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modesto.
A little feinted left hand from Chuck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock Chuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Modesto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Chuck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Modesto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck tries a head kick but it misses.
Modesto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Modesto stuffs the takedown attempt from Chuck. Chuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck connects with a looping right hand.
Chuck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuck tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Chuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Modesto throws out a loose jab but Chuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modesto lunges at Chuck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chuck's hand.
Chuck closes the distance but Modesto moves to the side
enabling Modesto to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Modesto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Modesto manages to get back to half guard.
Modesto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom.
Chuck looking to sit in guard and control but Modesto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck pulls Modesto in to control the position.
Modesto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Modesto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chuck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Francisco Modesto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Modesto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Modesto misses with an uppercut. Chuck saw that one coming.
Chuck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Modesto defends it nicely.
Modesto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chuck.
Nice sprawl there from Modesto as Chuck shoots in.
Chuck lands with an uppercut that bounces Modesto off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.
Modesto misses with a body shot.
Chuck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modesto.
Modesto lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Modesto misses with a hook
and Chuck counters with a series of strikes. Modesto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Modesto catches Chuck right on the button with a cross.
Chuck doesn't manage to clinch there - Modesto circles away.
Modesto connects with a body shot.
Chuck slips under a jab from Modesto.
Chuck tries for a takedown but Modesto circles away easily
enabling Modesto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modesto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuck moves away.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Modesto.
Chuck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Modesto is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Modesto. Those never looked like landing.
Modesto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chuck lands a high kick!
Modesto is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuck finish him?
Chuck has managed to clinch.
Modesto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Modesto fails to land.
Chuck gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Modesto is looking to get back to is feet but Chuck passes into side control.
Chuck has hold of Modesto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Modesto seems comfortable defending it but Chuck has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Modesto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Modesto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chuck couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ceronne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Beast has chosen The Next Big Thing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 20 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Ceronne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceronne throws a head kick but The Beast moves out of range.
A big left from Ceronne misses.
The Beast drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ceronne defends it well.
Ceronne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Beast has his foot on Ceronne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceronne works his way back into a safe position though.
Ceronne postures up.
Ceronne scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut.
Ceronne connects with a couple of short punches.
That has opened up Brock The Beast's cut even more.
Ceronne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ceronne drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ceronne as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! The Beast screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ceronne! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexander Ceronne!
Alexander Ceronne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brock The Beast was interviewed post fight and said 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznhev comes to the cage accompanied by Death Grips - No Love. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznhev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Breznhev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Breznhev'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Breznhev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev trying to mount his opponent but Rodgers defends it.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers wants to control but Breznhev is keeping busy.
Breznhev controlling the pace.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Breznhev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodgers's thigh. Rodgers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev passes Rodgers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Breznhev seems content to control.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breznhev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Breznhev misses with a head shot. Rodgers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Rodgers gets caught napping as Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.
Breznhev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodgers dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers.
Breznhev seems keen to control Rodgers's posture.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Breznhev controlling Rodgers's posture.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breznhev pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodgers's guard.
Rodgers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breznhev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Breznhev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is nestled in close to Rodgers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breznhev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breznhev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breznhev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breznhev wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Breznhev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodgers is just riding it out for now. Breznhev eventually gives up the hold.
Breznhev tries to pass to full mount but Rodgers defends it.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rodgers is in trouble now - Breznhev has advanced to mount!
Aleks Breznhev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breznhev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breznhev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodgers because Breznhev loaded up on that one.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Breznhev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Breznhev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Breznhev.
Breznhev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodgers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Breznhev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breznhev, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keola Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarton McFukur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFukur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Riddin round with yo bitch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keola Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarton McFukur!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fatu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fatu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fatu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McFukur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fatu throwing shots but McFukur is blocking nicely.
McFukur moves into full guard.
McFukur keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fatu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFukur is trying to keep Fatu in close.
Fatu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McFukur looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFukur is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFukur is keeping the position for now.
Fatu scoring with some ground and pound.
Fatu stands up over McFukur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFukur trying to control the position.
Fatu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFukur looking for a sweep. Not yet McFukur, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McFukur trying to control the position here.
McFukur wants to control the position but Fatu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFukur is trying to get back to full guard.
Fatu is trying to control the action in half guard but McFukur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fatu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFukur is looking for a sweep. Fatu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFukur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McFukur looking for submissions off his back.
Fatu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McFukur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fatu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fatu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McFukur's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McFukur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Tarton McFukur has been cut.
Fatu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fatu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFukur is in trouble now - Fatu has advanced to mount!
McFukur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fatu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fatu cracks McFukur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McFukur is rocked!
The cut above Tarton McFukur's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tarton McFukur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keola Fatu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keola Fatu made sure he mentioned Fanatic Inc. [50], along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Tarton McFukur had this to say: 'Expletives fixed, the corporate champ and ur fanboy favorite Rome Bland here's undoubtedly juicing and it's obvious the refs clearly on the pay roll and I'm sure two of the three judges are also. Since there too cheap too buy all three but don't trip I got one of the higher ups on my squad and I'l'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangerous Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TNT - ACDC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Dangerous Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dangerous Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Dangerous Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Dangerous Jr backs away looking to recover.
Dangerous Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Dangerous Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dangerous Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dangerous Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dangerous Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangerous Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Dangerous Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dangerous Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dangerous Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerous Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dangerous Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dangerous Jr counters with a good low kick that Henderson was not able to check.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dangerous Jr on the side of the head.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Dangerous Jr's body.
Benson Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dangerous Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Dangerous Jr's ribs.
Dangerous Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dangerous Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dangerous Jr dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
Dangerous Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson 's calf.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Dangerous Jr seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerous Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dangerous Jr throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Dangerous Jr manages to avoid it.
Dangerous Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson .
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangerous Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangerous Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dangerous Jr walks into a left hand.
Dangerous Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dangerous Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henderson back to the cage. Dangerous Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henderson rushes Dangerous Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Dangerous Jr takes a shot to the head.
Dangerous Jr is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dangerous Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dangerous Jr backwards.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Dangerous Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr lands a right hand.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerous Jr is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dangerous Jr throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Dangerous Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dangerous Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous Jr is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dangerous Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henderson can't fight it off and eventually Dangerous Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Henderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dangerous Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Dangerous Jr lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dangerous Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson wants to stand but Dangerous Jr is controlling the position.
Dangerous Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Dangerous Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Dangerous Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
Henderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dangerous Jr eats them both and turns towards Henderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Henderson cracks Dangerous Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Dangerous Jr avoids nicely.
Henderson checks the leg kick.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dangerous Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dangerous Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Dangerous Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dangerous Jr misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Dangerous Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Dangerous Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Dangerous Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dangerous Jr scores with a leg kick.
Dangerous Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dangerous Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson defending well as Dangerous Jr loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson .
Dangerous Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dangerous Jr throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Dangerous Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dangerous Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Dangerous Jr connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Dangerous Jr manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dangerous Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson tries to clinch but Dangerous Jr is having none of it.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dangerous Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dangerous Jr!
Dangerous Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Dangerous Jr circles away.
Dangerous Jr ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Dangerous Jr misses with a looping right.
Dangerous Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Dangerous Jr staying out of range there.
Donk. Henderson catches Dangerous Jr right on the button with a cross.
Dangerous Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Dangerous Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to kick Dangerous Jr off in order to stand up. Dangerous Jr Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Henderson is trying to buck Dangerous Jr off.
Dangerous Jr working the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr prevents Henderson from escaping the position.
Dangerous Jr lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Dangerous Jr lands an elbow.
Henderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Dangerous Jr wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson parries the strikes from Dangerous Jr easily there. Dangerous Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Henderson to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dangerous Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dangerous Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dangerous Jr.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson trying to remain calm as Dangerous Jr controls from the top position.
Henderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dangerous Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dangerous Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dangerous Jr is working Henderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dangerous Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dangerous Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson pushes Dangerous Jr off looking to stand but Dangerous Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dangerous Jr working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dangerous Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dangerous Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson pushes Dangerous Jr off looking to stand but Dangerous Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerous Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dangerous Jr thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson pushes Dangerous Jr off looking to stand but Dangerous Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr working Henderson over with strikes.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Dangerous Jr is controlling him well.
Dangerous Jr is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dangerous Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dangerous Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dangerous Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerous Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dangerous Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henderson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Dangerous Jr in his half guard.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dangerous Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Dangerous Jr throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dangerous Jr on the ground.
Dangerous Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Dangerous Jr is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerous Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Dangerous Jr connects with a nice short shot to Henderson 's temple.
Dangerous Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dangerous Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson tries to kick Dangerous Jr off but Dangerous Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dangerous Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson tries to kick Dangerous Jr off but Dangerous Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dangerous Jr stalling.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Dangerous Jr is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Dangerous Jr backpedaling.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Dangerous Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Dangerous Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Dangerous Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dangerous Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Our winner, Johnny Dangerous Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mugabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parade has chosen I KILL Cause I'm Hungry as his entrance music. John Mugabi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rage Parade's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Mugabi!
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, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mugabi working aggressively here.
Mugabi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mugabi prevents a body shot from Parade.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mugabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mugabi.
Parade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mugabi has him pressed against the cage.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mugabi controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade has Mugabi pressed against the cage.
Parade is looking to control Mugabi's arms but Mugabi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Mugabi is looking to control Parade's arms but Parade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mugabi has his back to the cage.
Mugabi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugabi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like John Mugabi has been cut.
Mugabi throws a series of punches but Parade moves out of range.
Mugabi is looking to clinch but Parade is avoiding it.
Parade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mugabi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mugabi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parade backs up against the cage.
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
John Mugabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade pushes Mugabi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mugabi has Parade pushed against the cage.
Parade misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade has Mugabi pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mugabi works on Parade's body with a couple of short punches.
Mugabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mugabi throws a punch but it's blocked by Parade.
Mugabi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parade has Mugabi pushed against the cage.
Parade effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Parade's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mugabi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Mugabi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mugabi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parade lands a right hand.
Parade tries to stall but Mugabi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mugabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugabi lands with an overhand left.
Mugabi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mugabi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mugabi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mugabi lands with a straight right. Parade didn't see that one coming.
Mugabi misses with a hook. Parade ducked under it nicely.
Parade throws a counter combo.
Parade jabs Mugabi right on the nose. Mugabi blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mugabi clinches up with Parade and pushes him back against the cage.
Parade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parade is trying to maintain a safe position but Mugabi gets an underhook and turns Parade into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabi throws a punch but it's blocked by Parade.
Mugabi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mugabi manages to break the clinch.
Mugabi scores with a three punch combo!
Mugabi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mugabi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Mugabi misses.
Parade gets a clinch.
Parade avoiding damage.
Mugabi controlling the action here for a moment.
Parade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mugabi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mugabi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parade swats away the attempt to clinch by Mugabi.
Mugabi throws a nice looking combination but Parade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Mugabi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mugabi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parade looks to land a combination but Mugabi avoids it well.
Mugabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parade dodges the punch combination from Mugabi.
Parade throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mugabi connects with a looping right hand.
Parade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mugabi.
Mugabi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parade tries to bum rush Mugabi with a series of wild strikes but Mugabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Mugabi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabi misses with a low kick.
Mugabi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parade forces Mugabi back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Parade.
Mugabi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mugabi is trying to break the clinch but Parade is controlling him.
Mugabi trying to control the position but instead, Parade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mugabi into the cage.
Parade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parade looking to stall.
Mugabi has a couple of punches blocked by Parade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mugabi misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mugabi.
Parade closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parade.
Mugabi can't find room to land a body shot as Parade controls the action.
Mugabi just leaning against Parade, taking a breather.
Parade blocking some punches.
Mugabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parade can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
Parade slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mugabi.
Mugabi swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parade effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rage Parade.
Parade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mugabi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mugabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parade throws a hook but Mugabi avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugabi has Parade up against the cage in a clinch.
Parade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mugabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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 John Mugabi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mugabi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mugabi defending well as Parade loads up on a big left hand.
Mugabi swinging wildly here.
Mugabi is looking to slow Parade down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Mugabi misses.
Parade takes the fight into the clinch.
Mugabi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabi lands a nice uppercut.
Mugabi breaks from the clinch.
Mugabi swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mugabi.
Mugabi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mugabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugabi throws out the jab.
Parade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mugabi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mugabi.
Parade is rocked!
Parade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parade is still on wobbly legs! Can Mugabi finish him?
Parade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mugabi. Mugabi obviously looking to wear him down.
Parade has Mugabi up against the cage in a clinch.
Parade seems to have recovered his senses.
Parade stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mugabi swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mugabi controls his hands.
Mugabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Mugabi.
A little jabbing left from Parade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mugabi moves into the clinch.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mugabi backwards.
Parade wants to break free but Mugabi has control.
A bit of stalling here from Parade.
Rage Parade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mugabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mugabi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mugabi manages to break the clinch.
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Mugabi is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parade scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Mugabi
enabling Parade to counter with a crisp jab.
Mugabi scores with a hook to the body. Parade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mugabi tries to keep at a distance but Parade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Parade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mugabi just leaning against Parade, taking a breather.
Parade tries to stall but Mugabi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mugabi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
Parade tries to work over Mugabi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mugabi misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabi is looking to control Parade's arms but Parade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mugabi has his back to the cage.
Parade blocks an uppercut.
Parade looking to slow down the pace here.
Parade trying to stall but Mugabi improves his position.
Mugabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Mugabi coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mugabi.
Mugabi is looking to clinch but Parade is avoiding it.
Mugabi misses with a left hand
and Parade counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mugabi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mugabi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rage Parade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Mugabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mugabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mugabi, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mugabi!
John Mugabi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sjaardsen Hooj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Daan Mostert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pieter Daan Mostert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sjaardsen Hooj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pieter Daan Mostert!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mostert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hooj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooj throws a shot from downtown. Mostert moves away and avoids it.
Mostert darts in looking for a takedown but Hooj gets double underhooks and turns Mostert into the cage.
Sjaardsen Hooj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Daan Mostert.
Hooj misses with an uppercut
and Mostert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooj working for a triangle but Mostert defends it easily.
Mostert sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooj keeping full guard, as Mostert tries to pass.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Mostert has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mostert pushing down on Hooj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hooj gets back to full guard.
Mostert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mostert trying to control but Hooj is working from the bottom.
Hooj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mostert is working Hooj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mostert wants to control from the top but Hooj keeps moving.
Hooj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hooj keeping moving, preventing Mostert from controlling successfully.
Hooj is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brimstone Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mostert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mostert has gone for a leg lock! Hooj slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mostert's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hooj distracts Mostert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hooj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostert is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostert has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hooj should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mostert has tightened it up now! Hooj should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pieter Daan Mostert!
During a confident post fight interview, Pieter Daan Mostert 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amon Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ra has chosen Immortals as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amon Ra!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra thumps Driver with a low kick.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Driver misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Driver checks a leg kick.
Ra looks to land a right hand but Driver moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Driver misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Ra misses.
Amon Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver slips under a jab from Ra.
Driver throws a right hand that Ra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ra also avoids with ease.
A big left from Ra misses.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
Ra throws a low kick but Driver moves out of range easily.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ra.
Ra throws a leg kick
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ra swings widly with a right hand
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Ra lands with an uppercut that bounces Driver off the cage and back into range.
Ra cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
Ra looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra wants to slow Driver down by chopping away at his legs.
Ra moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Ra looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver digs a good hook to Ra's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra connects with a body shot that sends Driver's belly button to the back.
Ra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ra misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a two punch combo.
Ra throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driver lands a left and a right that send Ra crashing to the mat, dazed. Driver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ra is rocked!
It looks like Amon Ra has been cut.
Ra looks up at the clock. Bad move! Driver lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ra. Driver pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ed Driver waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ray Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Ray Badass!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dassler's guard.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
Dassler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Badass wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badass sees it coming and defends easily.
Badass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Badass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.
Badass has his foot on Dassler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dassler works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badass is on top in guard.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Badass pushes his legs off easily.
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
Badass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badass is working Dassler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Badass distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dassler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Badass lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Badass lands a couple of digs.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badass defends it easily.
Badass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
Badass wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
Badass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass working some strikes from top position.
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there.
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badass is aware though and is defending well.
Dassler working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass landing some decent shots from guard.
Badass pushing down on Dassler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Badass lands with a punch from half guard.
Badass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dassler is rocked!
Badass lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dassler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Badass jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brixton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brixton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Boys - Stormzy ft. Ghetts & J Hus. Danny Brixton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 London, Danny Brixton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranin fails with the takedown
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton cracks Taranin with a good jab.
Taranin throws out a powerful jab.
Taranin walks into a left hand.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Brixton didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brixton is controlling Taranin's posture.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin trying to move into half guard but instead Brixton has managed to sweep!
Taranin keeping full guard, as Brixton tries to pass.
Taranin looking for a guillotine here but Brixton defends easily.
Brixton tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Brixton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brixton defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brixton has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Brixton looking to pass the guard.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Brixton controlling him for the moment.
Brixton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taranin has control of Brixton's left arm, preventing Brixton from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brixton defends it easily.
Brixton wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brixton is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Brixton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taranin pulls Brixton in close to prevent any damage.
Brixton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin controls Brixton momentarily but Brixton frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brixton clinches.
Brixton keeps control of Taranin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Brixton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Brixton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brixton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brixton connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taranin throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Taranin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Brixton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brixton continues to drive forward.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taranin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brixton defends it well.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Brixton counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brixton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brixton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Taranin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brixton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brixton.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton throws an off balance right hand
and Taranin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Brixton circles away easily
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Taranin is rocked!
Brixton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brixton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brixton throws the left hand but Taranin avoids the punch easily.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taranin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses the jab.
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Brixton's guard.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brixton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brixton seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brixton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brixton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brixton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brixton punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.
Taranin moves out of range of the strikes.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brixton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brixton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taranin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranin defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Taranin.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taranin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brixton as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Taranin. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Taranin misses.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brixton sprawls well. Brixton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brixton misses with a jab to the body
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Brixton didn't expect that.
Brixton has his feet on Taranin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brixton's guard.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Brixton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brixton defends well.
Brixton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brixton has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Brixton controlling from the top position.
Taranin trying to strike off his back.
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brixton defends well.
Taranin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brixton stacks Taranin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brixton!
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Taranin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brixton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to hold on but Brixton pushes him away.
Taranin is trying to escape the mount.
Brixton avoids the attempt from Taranin to control.
Taranin tries to reverse the position but Brixton maintains control.
Brixton controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking to improve his position but Brixton isn't that keen on the idea.
Taranin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brixton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taranin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin tries to roll over but Brixton keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brixton is controlling the pace.
Taranin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brixton throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Brixton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taranin takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Taranin tries to move into range but Brixton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin moves away from the strike by Brixton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Brixton's guard.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Brixton keeps moving.
Brixton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard.
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Brixton has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control but Brixton is keeping busy.
Taranin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brixton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brixton's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Taranin struggling to land strikes to the head as Brixton covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working for a choke but Brixton is defending well.
Taranin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brixton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Brixton's temple.
Brixton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin pushing down on Brixton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brixton is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brixton pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.
Brixton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown but Brixton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brixton tries to counter by clinching up but Taranin breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brixton cracks Taranin with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton had his way with Segey Taranin in that round.
That's time! Brixton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taranin, as that shot connected.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Nice shot by Brixton.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brixton defends it well.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brixton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton thows a leg kick but Taranin checks it
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Brixton is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
My spies in Russian Bears Elite Gym inform me that Taranin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brixton is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.
Segey Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin wants to free his trapped foot but Brixton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brixton is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Brixton pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.
Taranin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brixton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brixton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brixton wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin with the ground and pound but Brixton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brixton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brixton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
Danny Brixton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This aint TWGC, don't expect me to lose to a weak ting grappler.'.
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