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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopasderfca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodri.
Lopasderfca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopasderfca avoids the head kick by Rodri.
Rodri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopasderfca cracks Rodri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopasderfca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopasderfca throws a series of punches but Rodri moves out of range.
Rodri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodri chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopasderfca wants to stand but Rodri is controlling the position.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri passes Lopasderfca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodri seems to be working for a kimura but Lopasderfca defends the submission attempt.
Rodri is controlling the pace.
Lopasderfca is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodri.
Lopasderfca looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two 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.
Rodri wants to free his trapped foot but Lopasderfca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lopasderfca is trying to stand.
Lopasderfca is looking to improve his position.
Lopasderfca tries to kick Rodri off but Rodri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodri stands up out of the half guard.
Rodri rushes Lopasderfca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodri.
Rodri avoiding damage.
Rodri decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopasderfca looking to sit in guard and control but Rodri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopasderfca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodri stopping the sweep attempt from Lopasderfca.
Rodri distracts Lopasderfca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lopasderfca is looking to stand up but Rodri isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri trying to control but Lopasderfca is working from the bottom.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopasderfca lands some strikes from the bottom.
Lopasderfca wants to stand up but Rodri is controlling him.
Lopasderfca controls Rodri momentarily but Rodri frees himself.
Lopasderfca throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodri tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopasderfca is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopasderfca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodri on the side of the head.
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
Lopasderfca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Rodri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodri has closed the distance and engaged Lopasderfca in a clinch.
Rodri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodri has managed to clinch.
Rodri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodri moves into range and clinches up with Lopasderfca.
Rodri has Lopasderfca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodri pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopasderfca tumbling to the mat - Rodri dives into Lopasderfca's guard.
Lopasderfca scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopasderfca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodri defends it nicely.
Lopasderfca blocks a head kick by Rodri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopasderfca shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodri misses with a straight right.
Rodri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopasderfca quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopasderfca is looking to improve his position.
Rodri stalling.
Lopasderfca has hold of Rodri's hands but Rodri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lopasderfca is looking for a sweep. Rodri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopasderfca is pressing down on Rodri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lopasderfca wants to get back to his feet but Rodri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopasderfca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodri is stalling in the full guard.
Rodri prevents Lopasderfca from getting back to his feet.
Rodri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopasderfca's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopasderfca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopasderfca being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodri gets to his feet - Lopasderfca follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopasderfca scores with a three punch combo!
Rodri 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.
Rodri stops Lopasderfca from standing up.
Lopasderfca keeping full guard, as Rodri tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopasderfca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopasderfca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodri manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopasderfca can do to turn this around?
Rodri pushes Lopasderfca off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopasderfca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodri counters with a takedown into side control.
Lopasderfca is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Rodri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Lopasderfca.
Lopasderfca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodri stalks Lopasderfca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopasderfca's face. Lopasderfca staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca has been cut.
Rodri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodri breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Lopasderfca - just one landing.
Lopasderfca is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopasderfca connects with a crisp jab.
Lopasderfca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopasderfca shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodri sprawls well. He's pushed Lopasderfca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopasderfca tried to score with a low kick but Rodri checks it.
Lopasderfca shoots in for a double leg but Rodri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Rodri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopasderfca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lopasderfca is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri 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 Lopasderfca's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lopasderfca is looking to regain half guard here but Rodri keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodri is working Lopasderfca over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lopasderfca wants to get back to his feet.
Rodri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lopasderfca has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodri but great work by Lopasderfca.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri prevents Lopasderfca from moving into mount.
Jose Rodri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodri is looking for a sweep.
Lopasderfca throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rodri works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lopasderfca throwing shots but Rodri is blocking nicely.
Lopasderfca wants to get back to his feet.
Lopasderfca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodri defending well though.
Lopasderfca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri trying to hold on to Lopasderfca's head to control him but Lopasderfca postures up.
Lopasderfca prevents Rodri from standing back up.
It looks like Lopasderfca is going to stand back up.
Lopasderfca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopasderfca wants to stand up but Rodri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopasderfca tries to bum rush Rodri with a series of wild strikes but Rodri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopasderfca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopasderfca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopasderfca lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodri's head.
Rodri throws the left hand but Lopasderfca avoids the punch easily.
Lopasderfca unleashes a big counter combination but Rodri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodri clinches up against the cage.
Rodri gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lopasderfca wants to get back to his feet.
Lopasderfca makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodri takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopasderfca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Rodri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopasderfca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca.
I think Rodri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rodri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarton McFukur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Looking for the Stone. McFukur is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riddin round with yo bitch. Tarton McFukur acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarton McFukur!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFukur, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams Junior lands with a left to the head.
Adams Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFukur backwards.
It looks like Tarton McFukur has been cut.
McFukur tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFukur manages to avoid it.
McFukur 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.
Adams Junior has his foot on McFukur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McFukur works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams Junior keeping full guard, as McFukur tries to pass.
McFukur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adams Junior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFukur is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFukur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McFukur is looking to pass into half guard but Adams Junior pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Adams Junior is in guard.
Adams Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
McFukur is trying to control the position but Adams Junior postures up.
McFukur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams Junior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams Junior scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFukur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but McFukur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFukur working a defensive guard here.
McFukur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFukur is looking for a triangle but Adams Junior pushes his legs off easily.
McFukur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFukur.
McFukur misses with a double jab.
Adams Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFukur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams Junior has closed the distance and engaged McFukur in a clinch.
Adams Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams Junior scores with a spinning back kick!
Oooooh!!! Adams Junior has knocked McFukur down with a huge combo! Adams Junior steps away and waves a wobbly McFukur back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams Junior clobbers McFukur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Tarton McFukur's cut even more.
McFukur looking to score a takedown here. Adams Junior is defending well but McFukur drives through and ends up in Adams Junior's guard.
Adams Junior is pulling down on McFukur's head. It's preventing any offense from McFukur, at least for the moment.
McFukur is posturing up here but Adams Junior has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McFukur tries to roll out but it's too tight and McFukur has to tap! Slick submission there by Adams Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JR Adams Junior!
Our winner, JR Adams Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Rodgers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pocc feints and as Rodgers raises his hands in defense, Pocc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pocc controlling from the top position.
Pocc is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Pocc trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pocc on the ground.
Pocc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc stands up over Rodgers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Pocc has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pocc looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Pocc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodgers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pocc gets a takedown into half guard.
Pocc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodgers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.
Pocc is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pocc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pocc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pocc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Pocc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pocc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pocc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pocc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodgers's head.
Pocc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pocc.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Pocc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pocc is trying to work for a kimura but Rodgers is defending well.
Pocc trying to control the pace.
Pocc is looking for a kimura here.
Pocc seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rodgers has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocc trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Pocc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pocc wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Pocc slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tusing Pocc dominated that round.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pocc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodgers's guard.
Pocc tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pocc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pocc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodgers has escaped and now he's on top!
Pocc is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodgers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pocc's body to avoid the submission. Pocc has instead reached around Rodgers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pocc arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tusing Pocc!
Tusing Pocc 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 Luis Ganador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ceronne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganador comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Luis Ganador is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Ganador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Ceronne!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganador lands a high kick!
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Ganador throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ceronne circles away.
Ceronne blocks a jab.
Ganador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ceronne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ceronne showed some decent athleticism there.
Ganador is trying to escape back to his feet but Ceronne uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ganador takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ganador knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ceronne on the ground.
Ceronne tries to move to mount but Ganador blocks the move with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceronne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ceronne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador wants to get back to his feet.
Ceronne landing strikes.
Ceronne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganador is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ceronne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganador keeps working.
Ganador is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ganador, who protects the arm well.
Ceronne controls the position from side control.
Ganador wants to control but Ceronne postures up.
Ganador pushes Ceronne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ceronne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ganador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ceronne working the ground and pound.
Ceronne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ganador throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ganador throws the kick towards the body but Ceronne avoids it.
Ceronne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ganador with a body shot.
Ganador misses with a body shot.
Ganador throws a hook to the side of Ceronne's head but Ceronne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ceronne. That's going to slow Ganador down.
Ceronne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganador misses with a lunging right hand
and Ceronne counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Ceronne wants to control but Ganador is keeping him busy.
Ceronne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ceronne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ceronne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ganador is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ceronne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne's cut.
That's time! Ganador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ceronne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ceronne counters with a takedown into side control.
Ganador sneaks back into half guard.
Alexander Ceronne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ceronne throwing shots but Ganador is blocking nicely.
Ceronne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganador is staying active underneath Ceronne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ceronne stops Ganador from getting back to his feet.
Ceronne tries to pass to full mount but Ganador defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Ceronne seems content to control.
Ganador is trying to stand back up but Ceronne is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ceronne is working for a submission of some sort.
Ceronne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ceronne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ceronne working the head and body with strikes.
Ceronne is looking to advance position but Ganador won't allow it.
Ceronne is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ganador still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ganador has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne manages to get back to half guard.
Ceronne is looking to improve his position.
Ceronne actively working from the bottom here.
Ceronne looking for submissions off his back.
Ganador wants to stand up but Ceronne is controlling the position.
Ceronne manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganador defends well.
Ceronne wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganador wanted to stand there but Ceronne had control of the position.
Ceronne working for a triangle but Ganador defends it easily.
Ganador tries to stand but Ceronne is controlling from the bottom.
Ganador postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ceronne striking off his back but it's not causing Ganador any problems.
Ganador wants to stand but Ceronne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ceronne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ganador trying to control but Ceronne is working from the bottom.
Ceronne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ceronne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ganador wants to get up but he can't break Ceronne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ceronne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne'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. And we move into the final round!
Ganador shoots in looking for a takedown but Ceronne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luis Ganador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganador misses with a right hand
and Ceronne counters with a single leg into guard. Ganador didn't expect that.
Ceronne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganador works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ceronne is pushing down on Ganador's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ganador is fighting to maintain full guard but Ceronne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Ceronne.
Ceronne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ceronne seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ganador is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Ceronne!
An out of breath Alexander Ceronne 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
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176 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
6 - 1 - 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
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Lester!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Lester is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Henderson .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson .
Lester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henderson to keep the fight standing.
Lester tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lester.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Lester pulls guard successfully.
Henderson won't allow Lester to sweep him here.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Lester won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Lester won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson wants to stand but Lester has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Lester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson .
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester manages to pull guard.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lester on the ground.
Henderson gets to his feet. Lester looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Lester's body.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lester looks winded!
Henderson jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson has Lester up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Henderson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester jumps guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
A short uppercut from Henderson .
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lester sprawling to the canvas! Lester rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Henderson finish him?!
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Henderson .
Henderson lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester wants to clinch.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson sends Lester crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Henderson is motioning to the referee to let Lester up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lester is rocked!
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Lester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lester wants to counter with a clinch but Henderson pushes him away.
Lester tries to clinch
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lester seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lester or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson .
Henderson lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Lester gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson has Lester up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson .
Lester is breathing heavily.
Henderson gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson lands a right hand.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
A shot in the inside from Henderson .
Henderson drops Lester onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lester is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A shot in the inside from Henderson .
Henderson lands a big right hand that drops Lester! The killer instinct kicks in and Henderson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Henderson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Henderson !
Benson Henderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Machio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sjaardsen Hooj (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Machio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sjaardsen Hooj!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooj lands the left hand.
Hooj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooj dips to his left and cracks Machio with an uppercut!
Machio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooj lands a lovely overhand right.
Machio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooj to score with a decent uppercut.
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooj tries to sprawl out of it but Machio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Machio takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooj scores with a shot to the side of Machio's head.
Machio working Hooj over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooj breaks the clinch.
Machio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooj is fending him off so far but Machio persists. Nope, Hooj circles away and we're back to standing.
Machio walks into a jab.
Hooj blocks a head kick by Machio.
Machio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hooj is trying to defend but Machio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hooj is trying to get back to full guard.
Machio wants to control but Hooj is keeping him busy.
Hooj is defending against the submission attempts here by Machio.
Machio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooj has his hands clasped together around Machio's back. He's all about the action.
Machio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machio is looking to take a break and control but Hooj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machio prevents Hooj from standing back up.
Machio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooj wants to control but Machio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machio tries to pass to full mount but Hooj defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooj is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hooj won't allow Machio to pass to mount.
Machio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hooj is holding on to half guard well.
Hooj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hooj is trying to control the position but Machio postures up.
Machio throwing strikes from guard but Hooj blocks nicely.
Hooj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Hooj with a hook.
Machio takes one on the button.
Hooj scores with a jab. Machio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Hooj.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machio fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sjaardsen Hooj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Hooj. No joy for Machio on that attempt.
Hooj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hooj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machio misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Hooj. No joy for Machio on that attempt.
Machio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooj cracks Machio with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooj, as that shot connected.
Machio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machio moves in looking to clinch but Hooj pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooj lands a nice hook to Machio's body. Machio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooj keeps the fight on the outside.
Machio misses with a takedown
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machio throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hooj connects with the punch.
Hooj thuds a left hand into Machio's body.
Machio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hooj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machio scrambles back to his feet.
Machio shoots in and drives through. Hooj sprawls well.
Hooj misses with a two punch combination.
Machio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hooj's waist but Hooj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machio off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machio throws an off balance right hand
and Hooj counters with a series of strikes. Machio will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hooj.
Hooj avoids the head kick by Machio.
Machio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooj punishes Machio's body with a nice straight punch.
Machio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooj swings for the body but Machio moves out of range.
Ralph Machio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooj scores with a shot to the body.
Hooj throws a series of punches but Machio moves out of range.
Sjaardsen Hooj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machio tries to clinch but Hooj moves out of range.
Good shot there by Hooj.
Machio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooj.
Machio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Hooj misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooj lands with a straight right. Machio didn't see that one coming.
Machio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machio is rocked!
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooj pinned against the cage. Hooj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machio shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooj sprawls well. He's pushed Machio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machio darts in looking for a takedown but Hooj gets double underhooks and turns Machio into the cage.
Hooj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooj pinned against the cage. Hooj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machio walks into a stiff left hand from Hooj.
Machio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hooj but Hooj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hooj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Machio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Hooj lands a jab.
Hooj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machio was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooj.
Hooj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Machio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machio lands in his opponent's guard.
Hooj manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sjaardsen Hooj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machio seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooj works over Machio's head and body with a nice combination.
Machio tries to clinch up but Hooj circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Hooj scores with a jab. Machio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machio's head backwards.
Machio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hooj sprawls well. Hooj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooj lands with an overhand left.
Machio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hooj scores with a jab. Machio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooj digs a good hook to Machio's body.
Hooj connects with a right hand. Machio shakes it off.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooj jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machio tries to clinch but Hooj moves away
and Hooj counters with a big right hand! Oh Machio is in trouble here! Hooj follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sjaardsen Hooj thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ralph Machio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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172 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stanfield circles away easily
and Stanfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Stanfield has a takedown stuffed.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stanfield defends it well.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith 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.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Stanfield shrugs it off.
Stanfield gets the takedown into side control.
Stanfield stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A low kick from Stanfield is predictable there
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanfield!
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
A big right from Stanfield misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith slips under a jab from Stanfield.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Stanfield pushes him away.
Stanfield dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Stanfield's head and hops out.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Stanfield misses.
That kick from Stanfield tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stanfield stuffs the takedown.
Stanfield lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith thows a leg kick but Stanfield checks it
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Stanfield.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanfield as he connects with a hook.
Stanfield throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Stanfield only half commits.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanfield is defended easily by Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stanfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws the left hand but Stanfield avoids the punch easily.
Stanfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Stanfield throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stanfield 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.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith lands a jab.
Stanfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stanfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Stanfield backing up. Stanfield nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanfield is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith is trying to drag Stanfield to the mat but Stanfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Stanfield misses its intended target.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith digs a good body shot into Stanfield's ribs.
Stanfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanfield trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Stanfield postures up.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith controls Stanfield momentarily but Stanfield frees himself.
Stanfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Stanfield defends easily.
Stanfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanfield checks it well.
Stanfield misses with a body shot.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a jab from Stanfield.
Smith blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a nice body kick.
Stanfield lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense.
Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanfield throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Stanfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Stanfield lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frank Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith tries to clinch there but Stanfield circles away.
Stanfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanfield thinking.
Stanfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Stanfield there.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanfield misses the jab.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Stanfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanfield.
Smith misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marlo Stanfield.
I think Stanfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlo Stanfield!
A very excited looking Marlo Stanfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brixton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brixton's entrance music is Bad Boys - Stormzy ft. Ghetts & J Hus. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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159 lbs
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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
9 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Mawe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mawe chips away with some ground and pound.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brixton keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe postures up in Brixton's guard and throws a big left but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mawe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
Mawe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mawe throws an elbow that misses. Brixton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mawe's guard. Nice move by Brixton!
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Brixton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe has control of Brixton's left arm, preventing Brixton from doing any damage.
Mawe is trying to control the position but Brixton postures up.
Brixton is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a wild combination.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Mawe with the counter takedown but Brixton avoids it easily.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mawe dives in and grabs Brixton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brixton pushes down on Mawe's head and hops out.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mawe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brixton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mawe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brixton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mawe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brixton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brixton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brixton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Brixton has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brixton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is trying to keep Brixton in close.
Mawe wants to control but Brixton passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brixton misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brixton, as that shot connected.
Mawe throws a one two combo.
Mawe moves away from the strike by Brixton.
Mawe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mawe lands in his opponent's guard.
Brixton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mawe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Mawe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brixton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brixton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mawe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Brixton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mawe blocking some punches.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Mawe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Brixton cracks Mawe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mawe at a distance.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Mawe.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Mawe.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Brixton tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brixton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Brixton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe misses with a takedown
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Mawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Mawe moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mawe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brixton!
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Brixton is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mawe trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mawe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mawe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mawe misses with the ground and pound.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe throwing strikes but Brixton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mawe is trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe is trying to control Brixton's posture but Brixton avoids it.
Mawe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brixton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brixton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mawe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that second 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.
Mawe moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Brixton gets a clinch.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Brixton won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brixton.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mawe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Brixton has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brixton to keep the fight standing.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
A short left from Brixton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton pushes Mawe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton controlling the action here for a moment.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Brixton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Mawe is rocked!
Mawe tries to bum rush Brixton with a series of wild strikes but Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mawe is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
Brixton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mawe! Brixton dives in looking to finish! Mawe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
As Danny Brixton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Get used to hearing "And Still" because none of these fakes are gonna come close to taking that belt from me. This guy didn't deserve the shot, so he had to be taught a lesson'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznhev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death Grips - No Love. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
11 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Breznhev enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breznhev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin advances position into side control!
Breznhev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Breznhev wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Taranin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breznhev is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev is looking to improve his position.
Breznhev is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breznhev avoid being mounted?
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is fighting to break Breznhev's control of his arms but Breznhev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Breznhev has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two 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.
Taranin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
Taranin winds up and cracks Breznhev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Breznhev trying to control here.
Breznhev is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taranin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breznhev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Breznhev.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznhev looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Breznhev has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.
Taranin won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breznhev holds on and takes a little breather.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Breznhev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Breznhev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranin works the jab nicely.
Taranin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breznhev in his tracks.
Breznhev throws a jab but it's blocked by Taranin.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Breznhev on his heels. He'll look to pass Breznhev's guard now, I'm sure.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Taranin won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Taranin stands and throws Breznhev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin scores with punches from side control.
Taranin cracks Breznhev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taranin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taranin misses with the ground and pound.
Breznhev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taranin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breznhev, who protects the arm well.
Breznhev is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.
Taranin is working to tighten his grip on Breznhev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Breznhev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taranin is really squeezing tight and eventually Breznhev passes out! Taranin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Segey Taranin!
A less than humble Segey Taranin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver lands an overhand right.
Marx throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marx manages to avoid it.
Driver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driver lands with a nice combination. Marx backs away looking to recover.
Marx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Driver.
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!
Marx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marx has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Marx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver jabs Marx right on the nose. Marx blinks but takes it well.
Driver misses with a hook. Marx ducked under it nicely.
Driver works the jab nicely.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Marx ducks down to avoid it.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marx misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver swings for the body but Marx moves out of range.
Driver has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Driver dips to his left and cracks Marx with an uppercut!
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marx had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marx.
Driver lands with an uppercut that bounces Marx off the cage and back into range.
Marx is rocked!
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Marx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver knocks out Marx with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Driver before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Driver picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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