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TRFC85 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bane Longfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatol Krivoruchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bane Longfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anatol Krivoruchko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krivoruchko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Longfellow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krivoruchko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Krivoruchko lands a slapping body shot.
Longfellow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krivoruchko tries to avoid it but Longfellow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krivoruchko to the ground. Krivoruchko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krivoruchko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longfellow has time to react.
Longfellow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krivoruchko's waist but Krivoruchko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longfellow off to one side.
Krivoruchko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longfellow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longfellow.
Longfellow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Longfellow cracks Krivoruchko with a big right hand but Krivoruchko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Longfellow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Longfellow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krivoruchko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Longfellow stands up and beckons Krivoruchko to his feet.
Anatol Krivoruchko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longfellow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longfellow 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.
Longfellow 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.
Longfellow wants to pass the guard but Krivoruchko is keeping the position.
Longfellow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Longfellow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krivoruchko to the mat! Krivoruchko manages to get full guard.
Longfellow wants to pass the guard but Krivoruchko is keeping the position.
Longfellow trying to control the position from guard on top but Krivoruchko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow gets to his feet - Krivoruchko follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krivoruchko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Longfellow swings for the body but Krivoruchko moves out of range.
Longfellow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krivoruchko throws an off balance right hand
so Longfellow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Krivoruchko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Longfellow dives into side control.
Longfellow decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Longfellow has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krivoruchko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Longfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longfellow is working for takedown but Krivoruchko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Longfellow is trying to trip Krivoruchko. He has hold of a leg but Krivoruchko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Longfellow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Longfellow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longfellow advances position into side control!
Longfellow grinds an elbow into Krivoruchko's temple.
Longfellow throws a strike aimed at the side of Krivoruchko's head but Krivoruchko avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longfellow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krivoruchko defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow trying to control the action but Krivoruchko is working from the bottom.
Krivoruchko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Longfellow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krivoruchko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longfellow trying to control the action but Krivoruchko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Longfellow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krivoruchko just misses with a punch to the body.
Krivoruchko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krivoruchko throws a nice looking combination but Longfellow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Krivoruchko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krivoruchko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longfellow.
Longfellow shoots in for a takedown but Krivoruchko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Longfellow backs off Krivoruchko throws a huge counter combo but Longfellow manages to avoid it all.
Longfellow gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longfellow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Longfellow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Longfellow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krivoruchko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longfellow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krivoruchko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longfellow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Longfellow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longfellow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Longfellow stands up and beckons Krivoruchko to join him on the feet.
Longfellow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krivoruchko on his heels. He'll look to pass Krivoruchko's guard now, I'm sure.
Longfellow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longfellow is working Krivoruchko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longfellow wants to control from the top but Krivoruchko keeps moving.
Longfellow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow working some strikes from top position.
Longfellow advances to half guard.
Longfellow winds up and cracks Krivoruchko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Longfellow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longfellow working over Krivoruchko with some ground and pound. Krivoruchko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longfellow lands a nice short elbow.
Longfellow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krivoruchko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Longfellow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krivoruchko can do to turn this around?
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!
Krivoruchko is not content to let Longfellow control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow decides to stand and escape the position.
Anatol Krivoruchko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longfellow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Longfellow showed some decent athleticism there.
Longfellow working Krivoruchko over with strikes.
Longfellow trying to pass the guard but Krivoruchko defending well.
Krivoruchko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow lands strikes from half guard.
Longfellow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krivoruchko is rocked!
Longfellow trying to pass the guard but Krivoruchko defending well.
Longfellow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Longfellow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krivoruchko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Longfellow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Krivoruchko as Longfellow shoots in.
Longfellow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krivoruchko as he avoids it easily.
Krivoruchko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longfellow gets the takedown into side control.
Longfellow controlling the position.
Longfellow'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krivoruchko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longfellow is looking to take a break and control but Krivoruchko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longfellow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krivoruchko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longfellow is putting a hurting on Krivoruchko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Longfellow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Longfellow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krivoruchko!
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.
Longfellow is landing with some decent strikes but Krivoruchko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longfellow controlling the position easily from mount.
Longfellow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Longfellow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Krivoruchko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Longfellow trying to control but Krivoruchko is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Longfellow landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Krivoruchko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krivoruchko is still in real trouble! Can Longfellow finish him?
Longfellow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Longfellow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krivoruchko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krivoruchko taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow controlling from mount.
Longfellow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krivoruchko for as long as he can get away with.
Longfellow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Longfellow postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Krivoruchko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Longfellow and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Longfellow!
Bane Longfellow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SHINTO logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Larnaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Hepple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larnaja's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be Touched. Ronnie Hepple has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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, Tony Larnaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hepple connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tony Larnaja has been cut.
Hepple lands a big right hand that sends Larnaja crashing to the mat! Hepple stays standing though and waves Larnaja back to his feet!
Larnaja is rocked!
Larnaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Larnaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hepple fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larnaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple blocks a head kick by Larnaja.
Larnaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Larnaja is breathing heavily.
Hepple throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hepple cracks Larnaja with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hepple has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Larnaja to stand back up!
Larnaja throws a leg kick but Hepple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hepple drops Larnaja with a naaaaasty hook - Larnaja is in real trouble here! Hepple dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Hepple!
A relieved looking Ronnie Hepple thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tony Larnaja had this to say: 'Im young I will bounce back learn from this loss and become a better fighter'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pari Jakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mazzagati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
204 lbs
2 - 10 - 0 |
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25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pari Jakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Mazzagati!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzagati cracks Jakh with an open hand slap.
It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.
Mazzagati lands with a nice body punch.
Jakh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jakh prevents Mazzagati from breaking the clinch.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzagati is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakh's half guard.
Mazzagati has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jakh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jakh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Mazzagati controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh regains half guard.
Jakh is looking to improve his position.
Mazzagati seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jakh trying to hold on to Mazzagati's head to control him but Mazzagati postures up.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Mazzagati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Jakh is working hard here to advance position.
Jakh is looking to control Mazzagati's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakh avoid being mounted?
Mazzagati stands up and beckons Jakh to join him on the feet.
Jakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzagati.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzagati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jakh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazzagati, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzagati prevents a body shot from Jakh.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch.
Jakh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazzagati closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jakh ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzagati.
Jakh avoids the head kick by Mazzagati.
Jakh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mazzagati misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jakh clinches.
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!
Mazzagati breaks from the clinch.
Jakh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jakh breaks the clinch.
Mazzagati clobbers Jakh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzagati scores with a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jakh enables Mazzagati to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jakh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mazzagati must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakh is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzagati gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice cross by Mazzagati.
Jakh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazzagati shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mazzagati fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mazzagati has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jakh wants to break free but Mazzagati has control.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzagati leaves Jakh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mazzagati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazzagati as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mazzagati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jakh needs to keep his hands up - Mazzagati had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mazzagati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
That's time! Jakh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mazzagati rushes Jakh and presses him up against the cage.
Jakh has Mazzagati pressed against the cage, preventing Mazzagati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mazzagati wants to break free but Jakh has control.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzagati cracks Jakh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazzagati throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mazzagati shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakh avoids the body shot from Mazzagati.
Jakh throws a big counter combination but Mazzagati scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jakh throws a one two combo.
Mazzagati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jakh momentarily.
Pari Jakh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazzagati wants to slow Jakh down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mazzagati prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzagati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazzagati scores with a jab.
Jakh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzagati but Mazzagati pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazzagati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jakh.
Mazzagati dives in for a single leg takedown but Jakh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve Mazzagati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzagati clinches with his opponent.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Mazzagati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzagati is trying to force a seperation but Jakh has the dominant position.
Jakh misses with a body punch.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Mazzagati holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakh drops back down to his feet.
Mazzagati blocks a body shot from Jakh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzagati works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzagati fails with the takedown.
Mazzagati clinches with his opponent.
Mazzagati breaks from the clinch.
Jakh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzagati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzagati lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzagati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakh counters with a left to the body.
Mazzagati looking to score a takedown here. Jakh is defending well but Mazzagati drives through and ends up in Jakh's guard.
Mazzagati is breathing heavily.
Jakh working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jakh is on top in guard.
Jakh drops back looking for a leg! Mazzagati is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mazzagati manages to kick Jakh off! Jakh jumps back into Mazzagati's guard.
Mazzagati pulls Jakh in close to prevent any damage.
Steve Mazzagati has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazzagati keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakh stops Mazzagati from standing up.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzagati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh wants to pass the guard but Mazzagati is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mazzagati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jakh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazzagati shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakh sprawls well. He's pushed Mazzagati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mazzagati lands a jab-cross combination.
Jakh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazzagati's waist but Mazzagati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakh off to one side.
Mazzagati drives through and clinches with Jakh against the cage.
Jakh looking to stall.
Jakh is trying to pull guard but Mazzagati turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mazzagati breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzagati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazzagati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mazzagati.
Jakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mazzagati throws a head kick that misses.
Jakh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jakh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazzagati.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzagati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakh attempts a counter takedown but Mazzagati avoids it well and moves away.
Jakh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakh dodges the punch combination from Mazzagati.
Jakh has a takedown stuffed.
Mazzagati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakh throws a push kick but Mazzagati slaps the foot to one side.
Mazzagati misses the shot to the body.
Mazzagati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzagati misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Mazzagati.
Jakh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzagati circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mazzagati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazzagati under the eye.
Mazzagati cracks Jakh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazzagati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakh thuds his shin into the meat of Mazzagati's side.
Jakh lunges at Mazzagati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazzagati's hand.
Mazzagati lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzagati misses with a double jab.
Jakh misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzagati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jakh.
Well,Jakh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mazzagati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Mazzagati. No joy for Jakh on that attempt.
Mazzagati throws a nice looking combination but Jakh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazzagati, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzagati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakh takes one to the side of the head.
Jakh walks into a jab.
Mazzagati closes the distance and clinches up with Jakh, looking for a takedown. Mazzagati pushes Jakh against the cage but Jakh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakh is looking for a counter combo.
Jakh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jakh shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazzagati tries to sprawl out of it but Jakh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazzagati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mazzagati moves into the clinch.
Jakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mazzagati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mazzagati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzagati moves into range and clinches up with Jakh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch.
Mazzagati gets caught napping as Jakh dives in and scores a takedown. Mazzagati manages to retain guard.
Mazzagati kicks Jakh off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzagati lands the left hand.
Jakh dives in for a single leg takedown but Mazzagati sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzagati! But no joy.
Steve Mazzagati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazzagati moves into range and clinches up with Jakh.
Mazzagati is pushing Jakh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mazzagati breaks the clinch.
Mazzagati clinches.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzagati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mazzagati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzagati has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Steve Mazzagati!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Steve Mazzagati!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Steve Mazzagati!
Steve Mazzagati wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Steve Mazzagati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Delija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delija has chosen Bojna ÄŚavoglave as his entrance music. 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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20
265 lbs
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ante Delija!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Delija tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Delija avoids it well and moves away.
Delija tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delija sprawls and moves away.
Delija gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delija after a bit of a struggle.
Delija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delija should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Delija ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delija no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delija is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delija.
Delija throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delija after a bit of a struggle.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Delija has eaten all the pies!
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delija gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Delija - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Delija.
Delija throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Delija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delija successfully pulls guard.
Delija wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delija is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Delija lands an uppercut.
Delija gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Delija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
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!
Delija works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delija pulls guard.
Delija has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Delija manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson 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.
Delija is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delija manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Delija rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has Delija pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delija manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delija pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delija successfully pulls guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Delija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delija manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Delija's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delija wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delija darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Delija manages to get underhooks.
Delija leaning against his opponent.
Delija working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delija pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delija lands a right hand.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delija gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delija successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Delija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Delija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Delija pulls guard successfully.
Delija wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Delija pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Delija has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delija regains guard immediately.
Delija has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Delija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delija gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Delija shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delija stalling.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Delija pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Delija. Delija maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delija jumps guard.
Delija manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Delija manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson letting Delija take a breather here.
Delija drags the fight down to the ground.
Delija has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ante Delija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delija is looking to clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delija sprawls and moves away.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delija tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delija sprawls and moves away.
Delija closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delija is stalling here.
Delija lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Delija decides to pull guard.
Johnson prevents Delija from getting back to his feet.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delija is keeping the position for now.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delija has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Delija gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delija.
Delija lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delija stalling against the cage.
Delija lands a right hand.
Delija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Delija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Delija.
Delija instigates a clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Delija manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Delija on the inside.
Delija dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Delija lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delija is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Delija down to the mat. Delija avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Delija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Delija is quick to defend against it.
Delija gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delija lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Delija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delija lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Delija pulls guard successfully.
Delija wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson 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.
Delija is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Otavio Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Delija lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Delija.
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!
Johnson has Delija pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delija manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delija avoiding damage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delija.
Johnson is rocked!
Otavio Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delija lands a shoulder strike.
Delija gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Delija - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delija lands a right hand.
Delija leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Delija.
Delija lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnson to his knees! Delija keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Delija!
Ante Delija opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barnz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harsh Jak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Barnz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harsh Jak's chin.
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19
213 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Barnz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harsh Jak!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnz works over Jak's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Jak.
Barnz clinches with his opponent.
Barnz lands a left hand.
Barnz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jak backwards.
Barnz gets through Jak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnz lands a nice uppercut.
Barnz lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jak looking to stall.
Barnz pushes Jak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jak is rocked!
Jak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jak is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnz finish him?
Jak blocks an uppercut.
Barnz with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Jak drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Barnz !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriang Sak Bangkok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Cuchulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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24
280 lbs
6 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kriang Sak Bangkok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Cuchulain!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangkok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Kriang Sak Bangkok has been cut.
Bangkok clinches.
Cuchulain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bangkok pulls Cuchulain into guard.
Cuchulain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cuchulain stands up and waves to Bangkok to follow him.
Cuchulain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok shoots and misses
and Cuchulain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bangkok! Cuchulain lets Bangkok back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bangkok could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuchulain throws a series of punches but Bangkok avoids them all with ease.
Bangkok looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cuchulain tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangkok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bangkok wants to clinch.
Cuchulain tried to score with a low kick but Bangkok checks it.
Cuchulain tries to clinch there but Bangkok circles away.
Cuchulain rushes Bangkok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bangkok's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cuchulain working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bangkok won't allow it.
Cuchulain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuchulain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuchulain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bangkok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Cuchulain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bangkok tries to pull guard but Cuchulain won't allow it.
Cuchulain is trying to break the clinch but Bangkok is controlling him.
Cuchulain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuchulain stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kriang Sak Bangkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuchulain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bangkok is breathing heavily.
Cuchulain takes the fight into the clinch.
Bangkok keeps control of Cuchulain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bangkok just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bangkok tries to throw a body punch but Cuchulain avoids it by throwing Bangkok back against the cage.
Cuchulain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangkok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuchulain lands an uppercut.
Cuchulain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuchulain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cuchulain. Beautiful body shot.
Cuchulain misses with a head kick.
Cuchulain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangkok tries to counter with a takedown but Cuchulain is quick to defend against it.
Cuchulain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuchulain throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
Cuchulain lands a left and a right that send Bangkok crashing to the mat, dazed. Cuchulain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Cuchulain.
Cuchulain sends Bangkok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cuchulain is motioning to the referee to let Bangkok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bangkok is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulain fakes the body blow, causing Bangkok to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bangkok goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Cuchulain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badou Baha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Badou Baha has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Badou Baha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sumo Jo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baha misses with a combination
and Jo counters with a shoot takedown. Baha fights it but they end up in guard.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Jo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo is in close to Baha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo throwing strikes but missing.
Jo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jo throws an elbow that misses. Baha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jo's guard. Nice move by Baha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha throwing strikes but missing.
Baha won't allow Jo to get back to his feet.
Baha stopping the sweep attempt from Jo.
Jo is trying to keep Baha in close.
Jo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jo is trying to control the position but Baha postures up.
Baha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jo trying to keep a closed guard but Baha is proving a slippery customer.
Jo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baha defends it easily.
Jo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jo managing to control the position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jo is on top in guard.
Jo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jo trying to control but Baha is working from the bottom.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jo is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground.
Baha being controlled here, momentarily.
Baha keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jo is controlling him.
Baha keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Baha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baha wants to get back to his feet but Jo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jo backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sumo Jo has been cut.
Jo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha throws a right hand that Jo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jo also avoids with ease.
Baha lands a two punch combo.
Jo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jo misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Baha as Jo shoots in.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jo is in Baha's guard.
Jo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jo wants to control from the top but Baha keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badou Baha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sumo Jo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jo shoots in looking for a takedown. Baha tries to sprawl out of it but Jo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baha slaps away a takedown attempt from Jo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Baha throws a series of punches but Jo moves out of range.
Jo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badou Baha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jo fails with the takedown.
Baha is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked Jo down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly Jo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jo is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Baha cracks Jo's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jo slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Baha can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Mauck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Apollo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
186 lbs
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188 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jared Mauck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauck goes for a double leg but Apollo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apollo continues to drive forward.
Mauck looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Apollo lands a head kick. Mauck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jared Mauck has been cut.
Mauck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Apollo.
Apollo throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Mauck's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Apollo dives in looking to finish as Mauck flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Apollo's strikes! Apollo is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Mauck's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Mauck was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Apollo!
A relieved looking Max Apollo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jung Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Iceberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iceberg has chosen Manowar - Hail and Kill as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Jung Park!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tor Iceberg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceberg goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Park continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Park misses the target.
Iceberg shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iceberg feints and as Park raises his hands in defense, Iceberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iceberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Park is keeping the position for now.
Iceberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Iceberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iceberg advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Park is not content to let Iceberg control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iceberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iceberg looking to finish with strikes here!
Iceberg scoring with strikes but Park is staying in there.
Iceberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Iceberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Iceberg looking to finish Park with some ground and pound. This is bad for Park!
Iceberg looking to finish Park with some ground and pound. This is bad for Park!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iceberg raining down shots from the mount!
Park is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iceberg loads up with a big shot that hurts Park! He's pulled Iceberg in close but Iceberg has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Park survive? More strikes from Iceberg and Park is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg! Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tor Iceberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kumo LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso comes to the cage accompanied by The crystal method-coming back. The key to victory for Kumo LaRusso has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kumo LaRusso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
No joy there for LaRusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRusso misses the shot to the body.
Kumo LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and LaRusso counters with a nice uppercut.
LaRusso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watanabe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaRusso after a bit of a struggle.
LaRusso stops a takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Kumo LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Watanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso is working Watanabe over against the cage.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watanabe. Watanabe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Watanabe tries to counter it with a takedown but LaRusso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
LaRusso tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaRusso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from LaRusso.
LaRusso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaRusso cracks Watanabe with a good jab.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Watanabe counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaRusso won't be happy with that.
LaRusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe cracks LaRusso with a big right hand but LaRusso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
LaRusso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Watanabe lands some shots froms side control.
LaRusso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe wants to control but LaRusso is keeping him busy.
LaRusso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
LaRusso is rocked!
Watanabe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and LaRusso looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Watanabe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe! Kenji Watanabe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Kenji Watanabe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kumo LaRusso spoke after the fight, saying 'All I have to say is damn he needs to shower and honestly I will take the loss just because I am able to get away from his stink ass and get a shower before the smell makes me throw up'.
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