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Pulse 77 - Joney vs Badass PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shin Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Pinakamalupet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin Murakami has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Murakami!
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, Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinakamalupet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murakami somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinakamalupet! But no joy.
Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinakamalupet's efforts to push away.
Pinakamalupet is trying to push Murakami away but Murakami has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinakamalupet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murakami tries to move into range but Pinakamalupet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinakamalupet darts in and clinches Murakami up against the cage.
Murakami breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet moves in looking to clinch but Murakami pushes him off.
Murakami wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pinakamalupet clinches up against the cage.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murakami with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Pinakamalupet is controlling him.
Pinakamalupet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Pinakamalupet is controlling him.
Murakami breaks from the clinch.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinakamalupet has closed the distance and engaged Murakami in a clinch.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pinakamalupet clinches up against the cage.
Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Pinakamalupet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murakami tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinakamalupet manages to circle out of the way.
Murakami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinakamalupet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinakamalupet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murakami is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murakami gets tackled into the cage by Pinakamalupet. Pinakamalupet maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinakamalupet as Murakami tries to tie him up.
Murakami is trying to break free.
Pinakamalupet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murakami's efforts to push away.
Pinakamalupet tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinakamalupet avoids the damage to the body.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pinakamalupet has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Murakami breaks the clinch.
Murakami on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pinakamalupet digs a good hook to Murakami's body.
Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinakamalupet keeps control of Murakami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Murakami blocks the body kick.
Pinakamalupet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinakamalupet is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Pinakamalupet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murakami breaks from the clinch.
Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinakamalupet is trying to break free.
Pinakamalupet wants to get back to striking at distance but Murakami won't allow it.
Murakami manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinakamalupet darts in and clinches Murakami up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinakamalupet is defending well for now.
Pinakamalupet wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murakami tries to clinch up
letting Pinakamalupet counter with a right hand.
Murakami is looking to clinch.
Pinakamalupet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.
Murakami gets through Pinakamalupet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinakamalupet is trying to push Murakami away but Murakami has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Pinakamalupet is controlling him.
Pinakamalupet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murakami stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami gets control of Pinakamalupet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murakami will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murakami working a defensive guard here.
Murakami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet gets to his feet - Murakami follows without any prompting.
Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinakamalupet prevents Murakami from breaking the clinch.
Pinakamalupet working hard to break the clinch.
Murakami is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinakamalupet has double underhooks.
Murakami tries to pull guard but Pinakamalupet holds him up against the cage and eventually Murakami drops back down to his feet.
Murakami has Pinakamalupet pressed against the cage, preventing Pinakamalupet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinakamalupet walks away with a smile on his face. Murakami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Pinakamalupet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murakami manages to break the clinch.
Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinakamalupet tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Pinakamalupet keeps control of Murakami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinakamalupet is looking to break free of the clinch but Murakami has double underhooks.
Pinakamalupet tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pinakamalupet forces Murakami back against the cage and clinches.
Pinakamalupet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinakamalupet to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Murakami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murakami is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinakamalupet has double underhooks.
Pinakamalupet tries to break free but Murakami pushes him back against the cage.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinakamalupet's efforts to push away.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinakamalupet moves into the clinch.
Murakami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murakami has Pinakamalupet pressed against the cage, preventing Pinakamalupet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinakamalupet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murakami's efforts to push away.
Murakami keeps control of Pinakamalupet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but Murakami avoids them all with ease.
Pinakamalupet pushes Murakami up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinakamalupet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murakami keeps control of Pinakamalupet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinakamalupet is trying to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is working for takedown but Pinakamalupet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinakamalupet is trying to break free.
Murakami tries to pull guard but Pinakamalupet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Murakami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet prevents Murakami from breaking the clinch.
Pinakamalupet is trying to push Murakami away but Murakami has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murakami landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pinakamalupet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinakamalupet is looking to clinch but Murakami is avoiding it.
Murakami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinakamalupet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murakami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinakamalupet sprawls well. Pinakamalupet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murakami gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinakamalupet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinakamalupet scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinakamalupet defends well and Murakami ends up having to push Pinakamalupet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pinakamalupet forces Murakami back against the cage and clinches.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinakamalupet drives through and clinches with Murakami against the cage.
Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet closes the distance and clinches.
Murakami jumps guard but Pinakamalupet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Murakami blocks a leg kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Pinakamalupet and sends Murakami crashing to the mat! Pinakamalupet follows him down to the mat - Murakami regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Shin Murakami has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinakamalupet stands up and beckons Murakami to join him on the feet.
Pinakamalupet drives through and clinches with Murakami against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Pinakamalupet has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shin Murakami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pinakamalupet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinakamalupet lands with a straight right. Murakami didn't see that one coming.
Murakami wants to clinch.
Pinakamalupet rushes Murakami and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami keeps control of Pinakamalupet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murakami has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinakamalupet after a bit of a struggle.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinakamalupet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murakami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murakami half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinakamalupet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinakamalupet clinches.
Pinakamalupet tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Pinakamalupet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shin Murakami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murakami throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepeng Pinakamalupet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinakamalupet 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
After the big win, Pepeng Pinakamalupet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Boys - Inner Circle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone looks to land a right hand but Killa moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Killa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Killa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Malone cracks Killa with a good jab.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Malone lands a jab to the nose.
Killa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Killa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone scores with a jab. Killa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killa.
Malone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Killa avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Killa. That did some damage!
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Killa avoids it.
Malone thows a leg kick but Killa checks it
enabling Killa to counter with a crisp jab.
Killa tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Killa throws a body kick that misses
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone throws a low kick but Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa lands a high kick!
It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killa was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Killa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malone. That's going to slow Killa down.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Killa avoids it.
Malone cracks Killa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Killa's knee but Killa avoids it well.
Killa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Killa misses
and Malone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone throws a body punch but Killa moves out of range.
Malone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killa takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage!
Malone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killa.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Killa checks it.
Killa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killa!
Killa swinging wildly here.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone lands with an uppercut that bounces Killa off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Killa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malone counters with a nice body shot.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Killa backs away, Malone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Killa lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killa throws a head kick that half lands.
Malone is rocked!
Killa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Malone scores with the left hand. Killa knows he should have avoided that one.
Killa is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Are you kidding me?! Malone ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Killa clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Dog Malone!
A relieved looking Mad Dog Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Swift is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walsh 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.
Walsh connects with a crisp jab.
Walsh throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swift counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swift pinned against the cage. Swift gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh misses the shot to the body.
Walsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swift as he jumps to the side.
Johnny Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Swift misses with a hook.
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Swift prevents the takedown attempt.
Walsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swift just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
Walsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swift with a jab.
Walsh misses with a two punch combination.
Swift dips to his left and cracks Walsh with an uppercut!
Walsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh is keen to just control but Swift is a slippery customer.
Walsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walsh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swift sees it coming and defends easily.
Walsh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Swift's thigh. Swift counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Swift knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
Walsh is standing up over Swift. Swift looks to escape but Walsh dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Walsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swift is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron Fist Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Walsh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swift knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walsh looks up at the clock and then as Swift takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Walsh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Walsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walsh in side control, throwing shots but Swift defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift is not content to let Walsh control the position.
Swift is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walsh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Swift has one of Walsh's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Walsh scores with punches from side control.
Walsh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Swift is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Walsh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swift throws a hook but Walsh avoids it easily.
Mikey Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swift rather than just go for the knockout.
Swift rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walsh scores with a jab to the body.
Walsh falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
A slow jab from Walsh misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swift backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift moves out of range of the leg kick from Walsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Swift misses the target.
Walsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Swift. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikey Walsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swift misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walsh.
Walsh with the counter takedown but Swift avoids it easily.
Swift looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
Walsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walsh.
Swift swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walsh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walsh wants to free his trapped foot but Swift is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walsh wants to control but Swift is keeping him busy.
Walsh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is taking a breather. Swift says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walsh trying to control from half guard but Swift is working away.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Walsh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walsh moves into full mount! Swift won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh with shots to the head and body - Swift looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walsh trying to control but Swift is having none of it.
Walsh moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Swift has worked his arm free - good work by Swift!
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Walsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walsh throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh connects with a body shot.
Walsh dodges the punch combination from Swift.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Swift shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh looks for a takedown but Swift sprawls well.
Swift throws a body shot but no joy.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Swift misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swift sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walsh misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swift, pushing him back against the cage.
Walsh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swift wants to stand back up but Walsh manages to pass into side control.
Walsh cracks Swift with a big elbow.
Walsh tries to score with some ground and pound. Swift controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swift is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Walsh tries to advance to mount but Swift denies him.
Walsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mikey Walsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walsh.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swift is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walsh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Swift's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mikey Walsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Walsh crashes against the mat.
Walsh working the ground and pound.
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.
Walsh controlling the position.
Walsh working the ground and pound but Swift is defending the strikes.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnny Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh prevents Swift from escaping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Swift misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Walsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walsh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Walsh 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Puchacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Muise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchacki comes to the cage accompanied by Klatka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Puchacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Muise!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muise avoids the head kick by Puchacki.
Puchacki tries to score with a low kick but Muise moves his leg out of the way.
Muise now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puchacki throws a series of punches but Muise avoids them all with ease.
Muise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Muise scores with a four punch combination!
Puchacki misses with a head kick.
Muise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puchacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puchacki throws a sloppy head kick
and Muise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puchacki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adrian Puchacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muise misses with a body shot.
Muise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muise.
Puchacki is looking to clinch but Muise is avoiding it.
Puchacki moves forwards but Muise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muise delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchacki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muise manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muise avoids the head kick by Puchacki.
Puchacki misses with a double jab
and Muise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puchacki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muise counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Puchacki is breathing heavily.
Puchacki throws a sloppy head kick
and Muise counters with a nice body shot.
Puchacki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puchacki thinking.
Puchacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Muise.
Muise with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muise pushes Puchacki up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muise lands a body punch.
Muise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puchacki backwards.
Knees to the body from Muise.
Muise lands a nice shot to the body.
Muise lands an uppercut.
Muise lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muise connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muise scores with a jab to the body.
Muise lands a nice shot to the body.
Muise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muise throws a series of strikes that have Puchacki backpedaling.
Puchacki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muise. Muise obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muise!
A shot to the liver by Muise. Beautiful body shot.
Puchacki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puchacki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muise digs a good hook to Puchacki's body.
Nice body punch from Muise.
Muise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muise lands with a good body shot.
Muise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puchacki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puchacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muise scoring well with a low kick there.
Muise scores with a jab to the body.
Muise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puchacki doesn't seem bothered though.
Muise scores with a shot to the body.
Muise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puchacki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puchacki throws a lazy head kick
and Muise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muise lands a jab to Puchacki's midsection.
Muise lands with a nice body punch.
Puchacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muise throws a one two combo.
Muise scores with a body shot.
Puchacki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muise works over Puchacki's head and body with a nice combination.
Muise lands a left and a right that send Puchacki crashing to the mat, dazed. Muise thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Puchacki is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muise measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Puchacki! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gavin Muise!
A victorious Gavin Muise thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bertil Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balzac Tzovalzeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bengtsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Easy Does It - WILDSTREET . Bertil Bengtsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bertil Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balzac Tzovalzeck!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson scores with a jab to the head.
Tzovalzeck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bengtsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bengtsson connects with a jab.
Tzovalzeck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tzovalzeck is rocked!
Bengtsson knocks out Tzovalzeck with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bengtsson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bengtsson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bertil Bengtsson!
Bertil Bengtsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Grove told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Miles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kendall Grove!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles fails with a takedown attempt.
Miles tries to clinch up.
Miles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grove swivels and escapes.
Miles has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grove shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is trying to get back to half guard.
Grove has control of an arm but Miles manages to advance to Grove's back!
Miles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grove on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miles .
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miles biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grove is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Grove.
Grove is in bad spot here.
Miles controlling from the back.
Miles avoiding Grove 's attempts to control his hands.
Miles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grove doesn't escape.
Grove is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miles controlling well, preventing Grove from escaping the position.
Grove keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Grove do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miles '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.
Grove has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Miles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grove for as long as he can get away with.
Grove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Grove right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Miles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miles slaps away a takedown attempt from Grove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miles wants it to stay on the feet.
Miles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grove wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Miles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grove's guard.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grove's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
Miles controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miles .
Grove trying to hold on to Miles 's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miles in particular looking to stall.
Grove is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Miles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grove wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Miles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Miles .
Grove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miles 's guard.
Grove prevents Miles from getting back to his feet.
Miles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miles tries to get out of the position.
Miles wants to sweep here but Grove controlling him for the moment.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Grove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grove is one step ahead there.
Miles wants to improve his position but instead Grove has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grove in particular looking to stall.
Grove wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Miles tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
Miles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miles .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles wants to sweep but no luck.
Grove stands and throws Miles 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Grove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
Grove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miles avoids it really well and circles away.
Miles takes a swing at Grove's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Miles misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles slaps away a takedown attempt from Grove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benjamin Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown. Grove tries to sprawl out of it but Miles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Grove. No joy for Miles on that attempt.
Grove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grove shoots in and gets a takedown into Miles 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grove has passed into side control.
Grove gets to mount! Miles was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Grove tries to control but Miles wriggling away.
Miles is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove controlling from the full mount.
Miles is squirming around, avoiding Grove's attempts to control the action.
Grove is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miles is in real trouble.
Miles tries to escape but Grove has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miles is keeping busy.
Miles is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove biding his time, controlling Miles .
Grove wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles can't escape the position.
Grove tries to keep control of the position but Miles is staying busy.
Benjamin Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grove has the hooks in. Miles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miles is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Grove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grove has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Grove!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Granite 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Fang!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Day's guard.
Day pushes Fang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fang closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Fang pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day tests Fang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Day is pulling down on Fang's head. It's preventing any offense from Fang, at least for the moment.
Fang won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
Day keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Day controlling the position.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fang is one step ahead there.
Fang 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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day dips to his left and cracks Fang with an uppercut!
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fang. That did some damage!
Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Day but Day pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Fang unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fang doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Day lands a two punch combo.
Fang has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang jumps guard but Day stands there with Fang around his waist. Fang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fang prevents Day from breaking the clinch.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fang tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Fang misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day 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.
Fang needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Day appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Day quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Day'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.
Day won't allow Fang to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang prevents Day from standing back up.
Fang is just content to waste time from the top position. Day takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Day is controlling Fang's posture.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fang manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to get up but he can't break Fang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Day 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.
Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Day trying to hold on to Fang's head to control him but Fang postures up.
Fang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fang passes into side control, despite Day's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is pushing Fang's head away, looking to escape. Fang manages to hold on to the position though.
Fang in the domination position with Day hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fang wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fang off and has taken his back!
Fang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matthew Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Day stands up from half guard.
Fang takes one to the chin there.
Fang is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Fang looks to clinch
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Fang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day lands a jab-cross combination.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Fang with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
Some wild striking there from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fang darts in trying to clinch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fang shoots and misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fang shoots and misses
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Fang walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
Day scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fang fails to land the takedown.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
Fang tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?
Day throws a right and a left that Fang avoids nicely.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fang.
Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Fang closes the distance but Day moves to the side
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fang off to one side.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
Day misses with the combination.
Fang fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day tests Fang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Day.
Fang checks the leg kick.
Fang throws a fast counter high kick but Day manages to duck under it in time.
Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fang needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands a jab.
Matthew Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day scores with a hook to the body. Fang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Day lands a nice hook to Fang's body. Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fang fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fang is defended easily by Day.
Jako Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fang misses with a takedown
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
An out of breath Jako Day thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Stripe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBarz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pharrell - How does it feel?. Stripe has chosen Captain Sensible - Happy Talk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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178 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McBarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Stripe!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stripe connects with a jab.
It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut.
McBarz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Stripe catches McBarz right on the button with a cross.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stripe darts in and clinches McBarz up against the cage.
McBarz blocking some punches.
Stripe lands a hook that snaps the head of McBarz backwards.
Stripe keeps control of McBarz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stripe stalling in the clinch.
Stripe lands a knee to the body.
Stripe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBarz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stripe can't find room to land a body shot as McBarz controls the action.
Stripe lands a good knee to the midsection. McBarz won't want to take too many of those.
McBarz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stripe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stripe avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe scores with a shot to the side of McBarz's head.
Stripe trying to land knees to the body.
Stripe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stripe landing knees to the head.
Stripe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McBarz regains guard immediately.
McBarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stripe.
Stripe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stripe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McBarz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stripe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stripe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stripe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McBarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stripe 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.
Stripe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stripe won't allow McBarz to get back to his feet.
Stripe throwing strikes from guard but McBarz blocks nicely.
Stripe trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Stripe pushes down on McBarz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripe seems to be working for a kimura but McBarz defends the submission attempt.
McBarz has hold of Stripe's hands but Stripe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McBarz tries to kick Stripe off but Stripe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBarz is staying active underneath Stripe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stripe controlling the action here.
Stripe lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBarz has hold of Stripe's hands but Stripe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McBarz has hold of Stripe's hands but Stripe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stripe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stripe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stripe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stripe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stripe winds up and cracks McBarz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Stripe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stripe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Stripe avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
McBarz misses with a double jab.
Stripe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBarz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stripe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBarz is rocked!
Stripe takes one to the chin there.
Oh McBarz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stripe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stripe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stripe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stripe working the head with strikes.
Stripe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBarz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stripe's guard! Nice work there by McBarz!
Stripe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stripe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBarz's guard.
McBarz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stripe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stripe landing some decent shots from guard.
McBarz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stripe controls the pace.
Stripe with a nice head shot there.
Stripe trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Stripe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stripe wants to control from the top but McBarz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe stops McBarz from standing up.
McBarz keeping moving, preventing Stripe from controlling successfully.
Stripe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stripe chips away with some ground and pound.
Stripe trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Stripe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripe pushes down on McBarz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimbo Stripe has got the better of the ground game so far.
McBarz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stripe is keen to just control but McBarz is a slippery customer.
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. Stripe connects with a nice short shot to McBarz's temple.
Stripe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stripe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stripe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McBarz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stripe winds up and cracks McBarz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stripe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stripe wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBarz keeps working.
Stripe working over McBarz with some ground and pound. McBarz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stripe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stripe lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Stripe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from McBarz. Stripe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stripe slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
Stripe tries to clinch there but McBarz circles away.
McBarz misses with a combination
and Stripe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Stripe there.
Stripe trying to control from half guard but McBarz is working away.
Stripe is working for a kimura but McBarz is defending it quite comfortably.
Stripe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McBarz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBarz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stripe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe content just to control the position here.
Stripe prevents McBarz from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stripe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McBarz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stripe landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stripe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McBarz?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe tries to control but McBarz wriggling away.
Stripe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McBarz working to try and regain half guard.
Stripe connects with a bit shot that sees McBarz covering up! More strikes from Stripe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stripe is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Stripe!
Our winner, Kimbo Stripe, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Von Thronstahl - Dressed in black uniforms. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
190 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Aldo lands with a nice body punch.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Aldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a crisp right that sends Lee to the canvas! Aldo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bruce Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Joney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ray Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Joney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Ray Badass!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass tries for a takedown but Joney circles away easily
and Joney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badass tries for a takedown but Joney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Joney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Badass.
We've been told by Joney's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Joney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Badass shoots in and drives through. Joney sprawls well.
Joney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jonny Joney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ray Badass.
Badass with a poor takedown
letting Joney counter with a right hand.
Joney throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joney stuffs the takedown.
Joney rushes Badass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Joney.
Joney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Joney.
Joney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Badass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass prevents a body shot from Joney.
Joney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Joney is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joney down to the mat. Joney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Badass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joney thows a body kick. Badass tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joney lands a big uppercut and Badass crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Badass looks OK. Joney waves Badass back to his feet!
Badass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass has his takedown stuffed
and Joney counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Badass out cold! What a finish! Joney is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Joney!
Jonny Joney retains his light heavyweight title!
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