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KAMIKAZE 24: Big Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davide Longo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Wess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davide Longo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Longo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russ Wess!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longo lands a lovely overhand right.
Wess throws a lazy head kick
and Longo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Longo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wess backwards.
Wess is trying to break free.
Longo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wess stalling in the clinch but Longo improves position.
Longo blocks an elbow strike.
Longo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wess is fighting off a takedown attempt but Longo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wess to the mat. Wess regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Longo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wess's head.
Longo chips away with some ground and pound.
Longo is stalling in the full guard.
Longo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wess's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Longo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Longo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Longo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing that Longo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Longo landing with the ground and pound.
Longo stands and throws Wess's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wess is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Longo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Longo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Longo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Longo raining down shots from the mount!
Wess is rocked!
Longo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Longo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wess is still in real trouble! Can Longo finish him?
Longo cracks Wess with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Longo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Betschkeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiachra MacNeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betschkeit comes to the cage accompanied by Goldfrapp - Ocean. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fiachra MacNeill enters the cage!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Betschkeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fiachra MacNeill!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacNeill wants to control but Betschkeit is keeping him busy.
Betschkeit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacNeill pulls his head out easily.
MacNeill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betschkeit keeps working.
Betschkeit trying to control here.
Betschkeit is staying active underneath MacNeill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacNeill blocks the strikes from Betschkeit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betschkeit wants to improve his position but MacNeill is controlling well.
Betschkeit pushes MacNeill off looking to stand but MacNeill dives back in and keeps control.
Betschkeit is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betschkeit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
MacNeill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacNeill tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
MacNeill trying to control the action but Betschkeit is working from the bottom.
MacNeill lands strikes from half guard.
Betschkeit gets back to full guard.
Betschkeit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betschkeit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MacNeill frees his head nicely. Oh but Betschkeit has switched to an armbar! MacNeill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tim Betschkeit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Tafari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tafari comes into the arena with Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley blaring out of the sound system. Sixx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue. Ryan Sixx is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Tafari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Sixx !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tafari throws a head kick that misses.
Sixx tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tafari wants to clinch.
Sixx with the counter takedown but Tafari avoids it easily.
Tafari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tafari wants it to stay on the feet.
Sixx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tafari swivels and escapes.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tafari but Tafari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hector Tafari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sixx .
Sixx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Tafari as Sixx shoots in.
Tafari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tafari shoots in and gets a takedown into Sixx 's guard.
Sixx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sixx pulls Tafari in close to his closed guard and prevents Tafari from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tafari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tafari forces his way into half guard.
Tafari is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Sixx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tafari with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sixx tries to hold on but Tafari pushes him away.
Tafari trying to control but Sixx is having none of it.
Sixx can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sixx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tafari wants to finish this one by submission but Sixx is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tafari.
Sixx tries to improve his position but instead Tafari has taken his back!
What can Sixx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tafari not allowing Sixx to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafari trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tafari avoiding Sixx 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari is looking for a choke. Sixx gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sixx manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sixx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tafari counter with a right hand.
Sixx fails with the takedown.
Tafari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sixx will feel that in the morning.
Tafari throws a head kick but Sixx moves out of range.
Tafari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tafari is pushing down on Sixx 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixx is fighting to maintain full guard but Tafari has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Tafari wants to take a breather but Sixx is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx keeping hold of Tafari's head, controlling as best he can.
Tafari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Tafari is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Sixx is refusing to be controlled, as Tafari sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tafari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tafari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sixx 's guard.
Tafari is working for a submission of some sort.
Tafari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tafari is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafari is taking a breather. Sixx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tafari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tafari is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sixx shoots in but Tafari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tafari looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tafari tries to sprawl but Sixx drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tafari is looking to control Sixx 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tafari avoid being mounted?
Tafari wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Tafari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tafari keeping hold of Sixx 's head, controlling as best he can.
Sixx is keen to just control but Tafari is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sixx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tafari 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.
Sixx pushes Tafari off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sixx keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tafari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sixx is looking to control Tafari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixx avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tafari is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan Sixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Tafari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tafari is looking for a kimura but Sixx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tafari to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sixx is looking for a sweep. Tafari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixx is controlling Tafari's trapped leg to prevent Tafari from advancing to side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tafari gets caught flat footed, as Sixx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tafari is trying to keep Sixx in close.
Sixx stopping the sweep attempt from Tafari.
Sixx looking to sit in guard and control but Tafari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tafari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tafari is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sixx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tafari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tafari!
Hector Tafari made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Barraza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryker Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrd has chosen ACDC- For those about to rock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alberto Barraza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryker Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barraza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryker Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barraza lands with a good body shot.
Byrd drops Barraza with a beautiful combination! Barraza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Byrd is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alberto Barraza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd cracks Barraza with an open hand slap.
Barraza is rocked!
Byrd goes for a small jab and connects. Now Byrd goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Barraza stumbles back but Byrd runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Barraza to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Barraza will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryker Byrd!
An intense looking Ryker Byrd took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My opponent had a terrible record coming into this fight but make no mistake - anyone i put my hands on inside this cage is in trouble. I dont care what your plan is - once i hit you your world starts to melt. Stay tuned.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnon comes to the cage accompanied by Annihilator - King of the Kill. Luc Gagnon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gagnon jumps guard.
Gagnon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ketchum frees his head nicely. Oh but Gagnon has switched to an armbar! Ketchum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luc Gagnon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luc Gagnon made sure he mentioned Amped Performance, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ohee Wahzoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ohee Wahzoo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ohee Wahzoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann shoots for a takedown but Wahzoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haarmann tries for a takedown but Wahzoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haarmann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wahzoo did well to prevent Haarmann getting side control.
Wahzoo is looking to control Haarmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahzoo avoid being mounted?
Haarmann is looking for a kimura here.
Wahzoo is trying to maintain the position but Haarmann is very close to passing his half guard.
Haarmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahzoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haarmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahzoo is looking to control Haarmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahzoo avoid being mounted?
Haarmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahzoo wants to improve his position but Haarmann is controlling well.
Haarmann is trying to work for a kimura but Wahzoo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haarmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wahzoo is trying to control but can't.
Wahzoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Haarmann.
Wahzoo has his hands clasped together around Haarmann's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wahzoo trying to control here.
Wahzoo wants to improve his position but Haarmann is controlling well.
Haarmann is thwarting Wahzoo's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahzoo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haarmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haarmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahzoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haarmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Wahzoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haarmann on the ground.
Wahzoo trying to control here.
Haarmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahzoo sees it coming and defends easily.
Haarmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahzoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haarmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wahzoo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Haarmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fritz Haarmann!
Fritz Haarmann very nearly forgot to thank DC Unrivaled amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Van Der Sluijs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Santiago Diablo's chin.
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33
182 lbs
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36
182 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diablo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diablo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a two punch combo.
Diablo darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diablo has his takedown stuffed
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice right hand that sends Diablo toppling to the canvas! Diablo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Der Sluijs finish him?!
Diablo is rocked!
It looks like Santiago Diablo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diablo wants to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs keeps it at a distance.
Diablo backing away here, and Van Der Sluijs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diablo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs defends it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs leaves Diablo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diablo somewhat.
Van Der Sluijs unleashes a big counter combination but Diablo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diablo fails with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diablo misses with a takedown
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diablo shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diablo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Der Sluijs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Der Sluijs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
Diablo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diablo working for the choke.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is controlling the position but Van Der Sluijs somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diablo wants to control but Van Der Sluijs is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up but Diablo is controlling him
Diablo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diablo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sluijs is just riding it out for now. Diablo eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diablo misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Diablo scores with a nice strike.
Van Der Sluijs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Sluijs wants it to stay on the feet.
Diablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Diablo in his tracks momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Sluijs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Diablo mounts Van Der Sluijs! Really nice guard pass there!
Van Der Sluijs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diablo working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Diablo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Der Sluijs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Der Sluijs and Diablo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Van Der Sluijs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to escape the position but Diablo is controlling the position.
Van Der Sluijs parries the strikes from Diablo easily there. Diablo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Der Sluijs to escape.
Van Der Sluijs tries to escape but Diablo is in control.
Van Der Sluijs stops Diablo from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diablo advances nicely into full mount.
Diablo won't let Van Der Sluijs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van Der Sluijs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Diablo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diablo is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diablo mounts Van Der Sluijs! Really nice guard pass there!
Diablo looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Der Sluijs defends it well.
Van Der Sluijs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diablo.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diablo lands a heavy elbow.
Diablo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Diablo extends the arm and Van Der Sluijs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Diablo!
Santiago Diablo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayborn Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
300 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayborn Santana!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lewis
enabling Santana to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis tries to land a front kick but Santana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Santana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santana.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santana sprawls well. Santana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Santana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Santana.
A little jabbing left from Santana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses with an uppercut.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Santana lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Rayborn Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis scores with a takedown into Santana's guard.
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into half guard.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis slows the pace down in half guard.
Santana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Santana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lewis has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Santana is in a horrible position here. Lewis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Santana from getting the reversal.
Lewis avoids the attempt from Santana to control.
Lewis tries to control but Santana wriggling away.
Santana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewis throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rayborn Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis lands a jab to Santana's midsection.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Rayborn Santana has been cut.
Santana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lewis. Lewis obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Santana catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Santana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Santana's guard.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
Santana wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Justin Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santana trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lewis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santana, into his guard.
Lewis trying to move into half guard but instead Santana has managed to sweep!
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Santana pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santana wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rayborn Santana's cut.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lewis throws a right and a left that Santana avoids nicely.
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lewis won't allow Santana to sweep him here.
Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard.
Lewis trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Santana.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santana is on top in guard.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Rayborn Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana 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.
Santana trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewis escapes and throws Santana's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Santana is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
Lewis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana is working for a submission of some sort.
Santana wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Justin Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lewis!
A less than humble Justin Lewis 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Janasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janasen has chosen Steve Aoki & Louis Tomlinson - Just Hold On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
156 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Janasen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janasen throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Janasen quickly recovers to half guard.
Janasen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Janasen!
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a big elbow.
Diaz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Janasen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Janasen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diaz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Janasen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diaz slips an arm under Janasen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diaz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diaz is squeezing on Janasen like an anaconda would it's prey. Janasen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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