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AJFC 42: Mexes vs Anderson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockwell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rockwell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tamland striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rockwell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tamland pushes Rockwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rockwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rockwell swings around for an armbar but Tamland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockwell's guard.
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rockwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tamland misses the shot to the body.
Rockwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tamland connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Tamland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell.
Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Rockwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamland swivels and escapes.
Tamland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tamland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell.
Tamland connects with a nice looking jab.
Tamland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell.
Tamland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockwell counters with a head kick. That will keep Tamland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brick Tamland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamland looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Tamland jabs at Rockwell's body.
Tamland misses with a double jab
and Rockwell counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tamland stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tamland wants to get back to his feet but Rockwell drags him back down.
Tamland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tamland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rockwell stands up.
Tamland misses the body punch
and Rockwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tamland looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell throws a strike but Tamland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland wants to stand and escape but instead Rockwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell cracks Tamland with a solid left hand.
Rockwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockwell wants to stand but Tamland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tamland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rockwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Rockwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rockwell 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.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamland keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rockwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Tamland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Tamland is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Rockwell will probably get the nod.
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.
Tamland throws out a loose jab but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Tamland shows good takedown defense.
Tamland stuffs the takedown.
Tamland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
Rockwell avoids the body shot from Tamland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamland doesn't seem bothered though.
Tamland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockwell rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamland scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rockwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tamland taking some punishment here, with Rockwell in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control but Rockwell is keeping busy.
Rockwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Rockwell eventually gives up the hold.
Rockwell seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Rockwell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tamland is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Rockwell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slusken Musk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana's entrance music is I Gotta Feeling . A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slusken Musk!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santana is looking to escape.
Musk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Musk.
Santana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Musk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santana is trying to stand.
Musk slips a nice elbow through Santana's hands, connecting with Santana's forehead.
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!
Santana is trying to stand up here but Musk is controlling him well.
Musk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Musk.
Musk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Musk connects with a nice short shot to Santana's temple.
Musk wants to pass the guard but Santana is defending well.
Musk working over Santana with some ground and pound. Santana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Musk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Musk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Musk lands a nice short elbow.
Musk is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Musk lands with a punch from half guard.
Musk looks gassed!
Musk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Santana is looking to escape.
Musk wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
Musk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to escape.
Santana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Santana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Musk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Musk passes to side control.
Musk cracks Santana with a big elbow.
Musk working the ground and pound.
Musk lands some shots froms side control.
Musk working the ground and pound.
Santana is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Musk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Musk scores with punches from side control.
Santana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santana is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Musk scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musk scoring with punches and elbows.
Musk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Musk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santana hang on?
Santana's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Musk lands a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Musk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Musk landing punches.
Musk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Musk scoring with strikes but Santana is staying in there.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Musk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Musk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Musk jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Santana is pushing Musk's head away, looking to escape. Musk manages to hold on to the position though.
Musk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santana some visible discomfort.
Santana on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santana taking a bit of punishment here - Musk scoring with strikes.
Santana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Musk is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musk landing a few strikes.
Musk is chipping away with strikes.
Musk in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slusken Musk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santana misses with the combination.
Musk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Musk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Musk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Musk is looking to advance position but Santana won't allow it.
Santana is trying to stand up here but Musk is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Musk there.
Musk is trying to control. Santana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santana is trying to stand up here but Musk is controlling him well.
Santana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Musk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Musk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santana pushes Musk off looking to stand but Musk dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Musk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santana's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santana is trying to stand.
Musk moves nicely into side control.
Santana is pushing Musk's head away, looking to escape. Musk manages to hold on to the position though.
Musk landing a few strikes.
Musk landing strikes.
Musk is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet.
Musk scoring with punches from side control.
Musk working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two 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.
Santana wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Musk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Musk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musk slips a nice elbow through Santana's hands, connecting with Santana's forehead.
Musk is nestled in close to Santana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musk stops Santana from getting back to his feet.
Musk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Musk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santana was covering up waiting for the punch and Musk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santana wants to stand up but Musk is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Musk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Musk landing with the ground and pound.
Slusken Musk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Musk prevents Santana from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santana taking some punishment here, with Musk in his half guard.
Musk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musk working Santana over with strikes.
Musk stops Santana from getting back to his feet.
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Musk.
Santana is trying to stand back up but Musk is controlling him
Santana has hold of Musk's hands but Musk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Musk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santana wants to stand back up but Musk manages to pass into side control.
Musk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slusken Musk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Musk gets a takedown into half guard.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santana is trying to stand.
Musk is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Musk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santana defends it well.
Santana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a right and a left that Musk avoids nicely.
Musk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Musk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santana sprawls well initially but Musk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Musk lands a nice short elbow.
Musk working the head and body with strikes.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Santana tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Musk manages to move to mount!
Musk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Musk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Musk landing punches.
Musk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santana has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santana is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Igor Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Musk landing punches.
Santana is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Musk with the ground and pound from mount.
Santana throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Musk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santana is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Musk cracks Santana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Santana really wants to buck Musk off and get back to his feet.
Santana taking shots to the head.
Musk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Musk raining down shots from the mount!
Musk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Musk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santana's face.
Musk breaks from Santana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
You get the feeling that Santana really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Musk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Musk won't let Santana get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Musk landing strikes from the mount and Santana is in trouble!
Santana is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Musk unloading with bombs!
Santana is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musk working Santana over with strikes here.
Santana really wants to buck Musk off and get back to his feet.
Musk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santana's face.
Santana tries to buck Musk off but he can't manage it.
Musk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santana really wants to buck Musk off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santana?
Musk with good strikes from the mount here!
Musk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Musk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santana?
And that's the end of the fight!
Slusken Musk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Musk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slusken Musk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Four Middle Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira has chosen Artigo 157 as his entrance music. Antonio Nogueira 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Four Middle Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fingers wants to clinch.
Fingers throws a front kick aimed at Nogueira's knee but Nogueira avoids it well.
Fingers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fingers tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingers as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Fingers.
Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Antonio Nogueira has been cut.
Fingers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
Fingers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fingers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to drag Fingers to the mat but Fingers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Four Middle Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogueira.
Fingers throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fingers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fingers lands a damaging elbow.
Fingers lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the temple.
Fingers stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Fingers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Antonio Nogueira's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Fingers.
Nogueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fingers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Fingers.
The cut above Antonio Nogueira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fingers lands an elbow just above Nogueira 's eye.
Fingers lands a knee to the head.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
Fingers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira is trying to drag Fingers to the mat but Fingers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
Fingers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fingers lands an elbow that stopped Nogueira in his tracks for a moment.
Antonio Nogueira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Four Middle Fingers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedricio Warum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Paul has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Paul seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedricio Warum!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a head kick but Warum moves out of range.
Warum 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.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Warum from controlling successfully.
Paul uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Warum in a clinch.
Paul turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Paul tries to advance position but instead Warum slips a leg back in to half guard.
Warum striking from the bottom.
Paul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul slows the pace down in half guard.
Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warum keeps working.
Paul is really struggling to control Warum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Warum looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul scores with a one two! Warum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is keen to just control but Warum is a slippery customer.
Warum trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Paul manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control but Warum is having none of it.
Warum is bucking up trying to escape but Paul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paul goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Warum is on top in guard.
Paul looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul Paul just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Paul with a poor takedown
and Warum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul moves into full guard.
Paul doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warum manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Warum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul moves into full mount!
Warum is looking to get to half guard.
Paul wants to control the pace but Warum is squirming around nicely.
Paul lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul wants to control the pace but Warum is squirming around nicely.
Warum is in a horrible position here. Paul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Warum throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paul. What's that going to do exactly?
Paul with shots to the head and body - Warum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paul wants to control the pace but Warum is squirming around nicely.
Paul landing strikes from the mount and Warum is in trouble!
Paul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul working the ground and pound effectively.
Paul wants to control the pace but Warum is squirming around nicely.
Paul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Warum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paul trying to control but Warum is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling from the full mount.
Warum is squirming around, avoiding Paul's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul Paul just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warum.
Warum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Warum is breathing heavily.
Paul has clasped his hands together around Warum's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Warum's face as Paul controls the position.
Check out the look on Paul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Warum wants to control but Paul postures up.
Paul misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Warum wants to control but Paul postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paul dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Warum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Warum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warum but Warum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paul wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Warum is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Warum stalling away here and it's allowed Paul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Paul wants to sweep here but Warum controlling him for the moment.
Warum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul controls Warum momentarily but Warum frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to control the position here.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Warum on that attempt.
Paul shoots for a double leg takedown but Warum sprawls well. He's pushed Paul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paul misses with a combination
and Warum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul is pressing down on Warum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul pulls Warum in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul clinches up with Warum and pushes him back against the cage.
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul lands with an overhand left.
Paul scores with a one two! Warum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pedricio Warum has been cut.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Paul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paul lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control but Warum is working from the bottom.
Paul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warum keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warum keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paul 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Paul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Shunsuke Yamamoto enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsuke Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belfort somewhat.
A jab lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
Yamamoto leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belfort throws a strike but Yamamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belfort lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belfort is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belfort misses with a head shot. Yamamoto uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort postures up in Yamamoto's guard and throws a big left but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Belfort shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Belfort keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to kick Belfort off but Belfort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belfort missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto looks gassed!
Belfort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belfort prevents Yamamoto from standing back up.
Belfort missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
Belfort 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.
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belfort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitor Belfort will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yamamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up here but Belfort is controlling him well.
Yamamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Belfort.
Belfort is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes Belfort off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Yamamoto leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belfort moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Belfort looking to ground and pound but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Belfort looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Belfort with good strikes from the mount here!
Belfort with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yamamoto?
Belfort with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort looking to secure an arm triangle but Yamamoto defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belfort.
Yamamoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort has control of Yamamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belfort unloads with some shots from mount but Yamamoto bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Belfort scoring with strikes but Yamamoto is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort punching from mount but Yamamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belfort with shots to the head and body - Yamamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yamamoto is trying to stand.
Yamamoto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belfort.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belfort cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belfort throwing strikes here but Yamamoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Shunsuke Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort cracks Yamamoto with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort landing with the ground and pound.
Belfort distracts Yamamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shunsuke Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort postures up in Yamamoto's guard and throws a big left but Yamamoto blocks it.
Belfort throws and elbow that misses. Yamamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belfort's guard. Nice move by Yamamoto!
Yamamoto won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
Belfort manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Yamamoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belfort.
Belfort is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yamamoto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yamamoto!
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belfort content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Belfort keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Belfort off! Belfort jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belfort, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home. Pacquiao has chosen ten thousand fists as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bushido Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Brown tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Pacquiao's ribs.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Brown tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown moves out of range as Pacquiao throws a body kick.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Pacquiao.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown clinches.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
Brown tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Brown.
A short right from Brown.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
Brown keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Brown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a left hand.
Pacquiao takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown jabs at Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacquiao, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bushido Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Brown wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown pushes Pacquiao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Pacquiao blocking some punches.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown lands a jab to Pacquiao's midsection.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown clinches.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Pacquiao drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown lands with a hook. Pacquiao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pacquiao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pacquiao! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bushido Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Poddubny was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
258 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Poddubny!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Poddubny circles away.
Poddubny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poddubny looks for a takedown but Dempsey sprawls well.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Poddubny moves out of range.
Dempsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Poddubny circles away.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poddubny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dempsey misses with the combination.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Poddubny circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poddubny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dempsey counters by clinching up.
Dempsey throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poddubny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dempsey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poddubny is keeping busy.
Poddubny wants the takedown. Dempsey is fighting it off but Poddubny persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dempsey's guard against the cage.
Poddubny stops Dempsey from standing up.
Dempsey looking to control.
Dempsey could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poddubny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dempsey trying to control the position.
Poddubny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dempsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dempsey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poddubny controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Poddubny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poddubny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Poddubny pushes him off.
Poddubny keeps the fight on the outside.
Poddubny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a chopping leg kick but Poddubny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Poddubny circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Poddubny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poddubny fails to land the takedown.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Poddubny.
Poddubny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dempsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poddubny punishes Dempsey's body with a nice straight punch.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Poddubny is having none of it.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses.
Dempsey tries to land a front kick but Poddubny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Poddubny is avoiding it.
Poddubny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dempsey did well to prevent Poddubny getting side control.
Poddubny controlling the pace.
Dempsey pushes Poddubny off looking to stand but Poddubny dives back in and keeps control.
Poddubny trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Poddubny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Poddubny shoots in and bounces Dempsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poddubny.
Poddubny wants to control from the top but Dempsey keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poddubny is now in half guard.
Dempsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dempsey tries to get out of the position.
Poddubny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poddubny stalling.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ivan Poddubny just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poddubny shoots for a double leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. He's pushed Poddubny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dempsey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poddubny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dempsey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Poddubny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dempsey as he jumps to the side.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Poddubny.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Poddubny moves out of range.
Dempsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Poddubny circles away.
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.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Poddubny is having none of it.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dempsey as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poddubny.
Dempsey looks to land a body kick but Poddubny moved away.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Poddubny is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Poddubny pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Poddubny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dempsey lands a nice looking body kick.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Poddubny. Poddubny gets slowly back to his feet.
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poddubny shoots for a double leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. He's pushed Poddubny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Poddubny circles away.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Poddubny keeps it at a distance.
Poddubny misses with a takedown attempt - Dempsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Poddubny.
Dempsey looks for the body kick but Poddubny saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Poddubny takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poddubny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Poddubny keeps it at a distance.
Dempsey misses with a kick to the body.
Poddubny circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Poddubny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Poddubny moves out of range.
Dempsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Poddubny circles away.
Crunch! Dempsey slams his shin into Poddubny's torso.
Jack Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poddubny moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poddubny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Poddubny circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dempsey.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poddubny counters with a three punch combo that has Dempsey backing up. Dempsey nods at Poddubny to acknowledge the strikes.
Dempsey tries to clinch up
and Poddubny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivan Poddubny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey clinches but Poddubny breaks the clinch
and Poddubny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dempsey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poddubny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poddubny passes Dempsey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poddubny controlling the action here.
Dempsey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dempsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poddubny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Poddubny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Lovalente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Lovalente!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopez lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovalente utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lovalente has wrist control.
Lovalente keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Lovalente blocks nicely.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lovalente.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Lovalente misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovalente fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lovalente.
Nice takedown defense from Lovalente. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Lovalente misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Lovalente.
Lovalente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lovalente throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopez was covering up waiting for the punch and Lovalente finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lovalente thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Lovalente from controlling successfully.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovalente trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Lovalente controlling him for the moment.
Lovalente postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lovalente drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lovalente jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lovalente throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Lovalente - just one landing.
Lovalente moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovalente connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
Lopez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lovalente is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lopez to the mat. Lopez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lovalente wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lovalente trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lovalente won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovalente passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lovalente 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.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Lovalente is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez wants to hit a switch here but Lovalente passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovalente has control of Lopez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lopez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to control Lovalente's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lovalente is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovalente is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is not content to let Lovalente control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Lovalente dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lovalente scoring well with a low kick there.
Lovalente misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lovalente defending well though.
Lovalente is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lovalente taking some punishment here, with Lopez in his half guard.
Lovalente tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Lopez trying to control the action but Lovalente is working from the bottom.
Lopez throwing shots but Lovalente is blocking nicely.
Lovalente is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovalente avoid being mounted?
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Lovalente counters with a good low kick that Lopez was not able to check.
Lopez clinches but Lovalente breaks the clinch
and Lovalente counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a three punch combo!
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Lovalente bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lovalente moves into the clinch.
Lopez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lovalente up against the cage.
Lovalente landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lovalente.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Lovalente is controlling the position.
Lovalente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovalente lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovalente throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Lovalente turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez tries to clinch but Lovalente moves away
and Lovalente counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lovalente fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lovalente throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez looks to land a combination. Lovalente sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lovalente.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovalente cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Good leg kick by Lovalente there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lovalente chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lovalente lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lovalente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Lovalente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lovalente scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lovalente is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lopez's half guard.
Lovalente seems to be looking for submissions.
Lovalente is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lovalente seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to roll over but Lovalente keeps him under control.
Lopez is staying active underneath Lovalente, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lovalente is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez is looking to control Lovalente's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez is pressing down on Lovalente's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lovalente looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovalente stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lovalente on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lopez trying to control from Lovalente's half guard. Lovalente has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lovalente has wrist control.
Lovalente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lovalente 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.
Lovalente is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovalente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Lovalente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez avoids the head kick by Lovalente.
Lovalente circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lovalente counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Lovalente there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lovalente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez tries to bum rush Lovalente with a series of wild strikes but Lovalente uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Lovalente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lovalente circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lovalente counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Lovalente has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovalente is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lopez as he works his way to full guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Lovalente from controlling successfully.
Lopez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lovalente stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez is trying to control Lovalente's posture but Lovalente avoids it.
Federico Lovalente has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lopez tries to buck Lovalente off but Lovalente is having none of it.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Lovalente is controlling well.
Federico Lovalente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovalente is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Lovalente stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovalente wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lovalente preventing the sweep.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lovalente tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
so Lopez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment.
Lovalente preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lovalente pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Lovalente avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Lovalente keeps moving.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lovalente swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lovalente is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four 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.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lovalente lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Lovalente slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovalente closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lovalente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovalente.
Lovalente lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
Lopez slips a straight right by Lovalente.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Lovalente.
Lovalente with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lovalente counters with an outside leg kick.
Lovalente swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lovalente throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez tries for a takedown but Lovalente circles away easily
and Lovalente counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Lovalente comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lovalente winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Lovalente!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Makashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenpachi Zaraki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Makashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makashima defends it nicely.
Zaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makashima's waist but Makashima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaraki off to one side.
Zaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makashima.
Makashima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenta Makashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Makashima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaraki is defended easily by Makashima.
Makashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makashima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Makashima lands but Zaraki takes it in his stride.
A cross from Makashima lands.
Zaraki dives in and grabs Makashima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makashima pushes down on Zaraki's head and hops out.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaraki closes the distance and clinches up with Makashima, looking for a takedown. Zaraki pushes Makashima against the cage but Makashima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makashima throws a leg kick which misses Zaraki's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaraki tries to avoid it.
Zaraki looks gassed!
Zaraki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaraki on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Makashima.
It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
Makashima throws a series of punches but Zaraki avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Makashima lands.
Makashima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaraki. That did some damage!
Makashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Makashima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makashima trying to land knees to the body.
Makashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaraki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
Zaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makashima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaraki.
Makashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makashima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaraki.
Zaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaraki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makashima lands an elbow inside that Zaraki shrugs off.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
Makashima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Makashima.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
Makashima lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Makashima.
Makashima trying to land knees to the body.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
Makashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaraki avoids it.
Makashima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Kenpachi Zaraki's cut even more.
Makashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaraki avoids it.
Makashima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makashima.
Makashima misses with a knee strike.
Makashima lands a knee to the head.
Makashima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaraki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makashima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
Zaraki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Makashima is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zaraki.
Zaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaraki fails to pull guard.
Zaraki tries to pull guard but Makashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Zaraki drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Makashima.
Makashima scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaraki or not.
Makashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makashima working Zaraki over with knees to the body.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
Makashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makashima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makashima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makashima scores with a leg kick.
Makashima tries a head kick but it misses.
Makashima tries to clinch there but Zaraki circles away.
Makashima throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaraki tries for a takedown but Makashima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makashima scores with a decent looking hook.
Makashima fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaraki in the body.
Makashima misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Makashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makashima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makashima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaraki will feel that in the morning.
Makashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaraki can do to turn this around?
Makashima forces Zaraki back against the cage and clinches.
Makashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Makashima lands an elbow just above Zaraki 's eye.
A short left from Makashima.
Makashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaraki avoids the damage to the body.
Makashima lands an elbow that stopped Zaraki in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Kenpachi Zaraki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zaraki tries to pull guard but Makashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Zaraki drops back down to his feet.
Zaraki takes an elbow to the temple.
Makashima tries a knee to the head but Zaraki blocks it.
Zaraki is breathing heavily.
Makashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaraki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makashima misses with a punch to the body.
Makashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Makashima.
Kenpachi Zaraki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Makashima lands a nice shot to the body.
Makashima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Makashima.
Kenta Makashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makashima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zaraki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zaraki avoiding damage as Makashima throws knees to the body.
Makashima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makashima lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makashima walks away with a smile on his face. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenta Makashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makashima as he avoids it easily.
Kenta Makashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Makashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaraki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makashima clobbers Zaraki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makashima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaraki walks into a straight right hand from Makashima.
Kenta Makashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makashima scores with a leg kick.
Makashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Makashima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zaraki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makashima.
Makashima feints and then cracks Zaraki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaraki down.
Makashima digs a good body shot into Zaraki's ribs.
Makashima misses with a head kick.
Zaraki walks into a stiff left hand from Makashima.
Makashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makashima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makashima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Makashima.
Makashima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makashima throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Makashima misses its intended target.
Zaraki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makashima is fending him off so far but Zaraki persists. Nope, Makashima circles away and we're back to standing.
Makashima throws a shot to the body.
Makashima throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makashima.
Makashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makashima defending well as Zaraki loads up on a big left hand.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Makashima.
Makashima thows a body shot but no joy.
Makashima scores with a head kick.
Zaraki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaraki swats away the attempt to clinch by Makashima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makashima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makashima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makashima tries to clinch there but Zaraki circles away.
Zaraki slips a straight right by Makashima.
Makashima looks to land a right hand but Zaraki moved out of range.
Makashima closes the distance and pushes Zaraki back into the cage.
Makashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makashima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaraki blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaraki blocks an elbow strike from Makashima.
Makashima works on Zaraki's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makashima working Zaraki over with knees to the body.
Makashima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zaraki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Makashima missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Makashima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Makashima gets caught flat footed, as Zaraki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makashima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zaraki is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makashima wants to get back to his feet.
Makashima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makashima tries to get out of the position.
Zaraki trying to control from half guard but Makashima is working away.
Zaraki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaraki raining down shots from the mount!
Makashima in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makashima wants to hold on but Zaraki pushes him away.
Makashima in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Makashima wants to control but Zaraki is having none of it.
Makashima is looking to improve his position but Zaraki isn't that keen on the idea.
Makashima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Makashima tries to get to full guard but Zaraki has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zaraki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaraki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makashima sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makashima wants to get back to full guard but Zaraki has mounted him!
Makashima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zaraki avoids the attempt from Makashima to control.
Zaraki has control of Makashima's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Makashima regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Makashima is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaraki has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makashima wants to hold on but Zaraki pushes him away.
Makashima is trying to escape the mount.
Zaraki landing strikes from the mount.
Zaraki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Makashima is surviving well by controlling Zaraki's body position as best he can.
Makashima tries to lock up and control but Zaraki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makashima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zaraki.
Makashima is looking to improve his position but Zaraki isn't that keen on the idea.
Zaraki working for a submission but Makashima is keeping him at bay.
Makashima is working to get back to half guard.
Kenpachi Zaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaraki avoids the attempt from Makashima to control.
Makashima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaraki on the ground.
Zaraki lands a nice shot to the head.
Makashima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makashima moves into full guard.
Zaraki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zaraki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makashima striking off his back but it's not causing Zaraki any problems.
Makashima keeping full guard, as Zaraki tries to pass.
Zaraki preventing the sweep.
Kenta Makashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaraki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenpachi Zaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makashima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Makashima!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Mexes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philippe Mexes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexes moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson is trying to drag Mexes to the mat but Mexes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson jumps guard but Mexes stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mexes wants a takedown.
Mexes has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mexes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mexes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Philippe Mexes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Anderson.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Mexes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mexes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Mexes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mexes has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Mexes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mexes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anderson looks up at the clock and then as Mexes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Philippe Mexes has been cut.
Mexes manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson working Mexes over with strikes.
Mexes is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mexes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mexes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Anderson is surviving well by controlling Mexes's body position as best he can.
Anderson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mexes wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is holding on tight.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mexes goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.
Anderson stands up over Mexes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mexes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mexes is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mexes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mexes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Mexes looking for a sweep but Anderson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Philippe Mexes's cut is getting worse.
Mexes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mexes is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Mexes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mexes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mexes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Mexes's legs - danger averted.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson cracks Mexes with a solid left hand.
Jeez, Philippe Mexes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philippe Mexes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dean Anderson!
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pop
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