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PFN 9 - Chosen One PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shin Murakami (ranked 19041 p4p, 932 weight class) and Bob Truck (ranked 20787 p4p, 908 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 Bob Truck was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Truck!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murakami shoots in looking for a takedown. Truck tries to sprawl out of it but Murakami keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Truck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck misses with a series of wild punches.
Truck works the jab nicely.
Truck moves out of range as Murakami strikes.
Truck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murakamis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Truck's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Truck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Truck scores with a kick to the body.
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Truck throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami walks into a left hand.
Truck feints a jab promting Murakami to slip. Truck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murakami slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murakami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Truck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Truck.
Truck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Truck throws a low kick, looking for Murakami's leg but Murakami calmly moves out of range.
Truck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murakami. Murakami circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Truck scores with a nice strike.
Murakami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Truck.
Truck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Truck tried to score with a low kick but Murakami checks it.
Murakami needs to keep his hands up - Truck had a free shot at his head there.
Murakami ducks right into an uppercut from Truck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Truck. No joy for Murakami on that attempt.
Truck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murakami doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truck.
Truck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murakami on the side of the head.
Truck throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murakami counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Truck holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murakami is keen to just control but Truck is a slippery customer.
Truck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murakami looking to sit in guard and control but Truck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murakami is trying to control the position but Truck postures up.
Truck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murakami's guard.
Truck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murakami defending well though.
Truck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murakami defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Truck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Truck's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Truck in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Murakami tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Truck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Truck!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Putin (ranked 5007 p4p, 431 weight class) and Tanishi Toshiyuki (ranked 9518 p4p, 597 weight class). Toshiyuki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuck you. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitry Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanishi Toshiyuki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toshiyuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Toshiyuki.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Putin misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Putin.
Putin throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshiyuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putin's half guard.
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin scores with a head kick.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Putin. Toshiyuki shrugs it off though.
Putin avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Toshiyuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toshiyuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putin is fending him off so far but Toshiyuki persists. Nope, Putin circles away and we're back to standing.
Toshiyuki looking to score a takedown here. Putin is defending well but Toshiyuki drives through and ends up in Putin's guard.
Putin is looking to stand up but Toshiyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin wants to stand but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toshiyuki landing with the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki stops Putin from standing up.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toshiyuki is looking to chop away at Putin's legs.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin checks a low kick from Toshiyuki.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Toshiyuki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Toshiyuki counters by moving into the clinch.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toshiyuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toshiyuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Putin is trying to break free.
Putin manages to break the clinch.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toshiyuki! But no joy.
Putin lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Putin 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.
Toshiyuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Putin at a distance.
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Putin misses.
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by Toshiyuki and move into the clinch.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toshiyuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Putin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toshiyuki.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Toshiyuki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Toshiyuki instigates a clinch.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiyuki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Putin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Toshiyuki manages to mount him!
Toshiyuki with shots to the head and body - Putin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots and Putin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki has full control of the position and if anything, Putin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Toshiyuki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Putin to escape the position.
Toshiyuki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki lands strikes to the head.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Toshiyuki scores with punches from the back.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Toshiyuki lands a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Toshiyuki.
Putin trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now.
Putin 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki controlling the position well here. Putin rolled but Toshiyuki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toshiyuki trying to control momentarily.
Toshiyuki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Putin trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toshiyuki lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toshiyuki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Putin is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Toshiyuki throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Toshiyuki checks the leg kick.
Toshiyuki lands a jab.
Putin avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries for a takedown but Putin circles away easily
and Putin counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Toshiyuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
Toshiyuki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Putin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is trying to shake Toshiyuki off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Toshiyuki won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toshiyuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook.
Toshiyuki rushes Putin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Toshiyuki on the inside.
Putin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshiyuki keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putin to the ground. Toshiyuki is now in Putin's guard.
Putin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshiyuki tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Toshiyuki trying to land knees to the body.
Toshiyuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshiyuki has double underhooks.
Putin wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshiyuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin is trying to push Toshiyuki away but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toshiyuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toshiyuki scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
Toshiyuki can't get the takedown.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toshiyuki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Putin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Toshiyuki.
Putin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki landing a few strikes.
Toshiyuki grinds an elbow into Putin's temple.
Putin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki throws a strike aimed at the side of Putin's head but Putin avoids it well.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Toshiyuki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes.
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitry Putin.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Chuck (ranked 4480 p4p, 404 weight class) and Bis Worth (ranked 3393 p4p, 339 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bis Worth!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck with a poor takedown
and Worth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chuck throws a lazy head kick
and Worth counters with a three punch combo that has Chuck backing up. Chuck nods at Worth to acknowledge the strikes.
Worth takes a swing at Chuck's ribcage but misses.
Chuck throws a counter high kick but Worth was just alert enough to avoid it.
Worth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Worth gets tackled into the cage by Chuck. Chuck maintains the clinch.
Worth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chuck wants a takedown.
Worth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Worth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chucks head.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth presses Chuck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chuck is breathing heavily.
Worth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chuck backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chuck backwards.
Worth leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Worth.
Worth scores with a shot to the side of Chuck's head.
Chuck is rocked!
Chuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Oh Chuck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worth lands a nice uppercut.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Worth.
Chuck looking to stall.
Chuck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuck is trying to break the clinch but Worth has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worth scores with a hook to the body.
Worth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Worth throws a big uppercut that drops Chuck! More strikes from Worth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chuck lies dazed against the cage as Worth celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Aldo (ranked 5557 p4p, 648 weight class) and Bobby McBarz (ranked 4305 p4p, 540 weight class). McBarz has chosen Pharrell - How does it feel? as his entrance music. Bobby McBarz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McBarz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBarz misses with a double jab.
McBarz looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
McBarz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBarz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McBarz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from McBarz misses.
McBarz throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBarz misses with the combination.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBarz. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. McBarz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBarz checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to chop away at McBarz's legs.
McBarz with a hook.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as McBarz blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
McBarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
McBarz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
McBarz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow McBarz down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBarz throws a body shot but no joy.
McBarz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo throws a low kick but McBarz avoids it.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBarz checks a leg kick.
McBarz thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz throws a series of strikes that have Aldo backpedaling.
McBarz misses with a body shot.
McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
McBarz looks winded!
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBarz.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
McBarz scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBarz. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBarz checks it well.
McBarz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
McBarz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but McBarz checks it.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as McBarz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
McBarz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McBarz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
McBarz throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as McBarz blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBarz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBarz misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by McBarz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBarz.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as McBarz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBarz throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
McBarz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBarz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBarz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McBarz blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
McBarz checks the leg kick.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBarz checks it well.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBarz is able to avoid easily.
McBarz misses the shot to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
McBarz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - McBarz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from McBarz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
McBarz lands a left and a right that send Aldo crashing to the mat, dazed. McBarz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aldo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like McBarz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarz blocks a low kick nicely.
McBarz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from McBarz.
McBarz is breathing heavily.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at McBarz's knee but McBarz avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo wants to slow McBarz down by chopping away at his legs.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBarz's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McBarz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBarz.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBarz's calf.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBarz.
Aldo blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from McBarz.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but McBarz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBarz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as McBarz blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McBarz moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBarz.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBarz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo is looking to slow McBarz down with leg kicks.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McBarz moves his leg out of the way.
McBarz blocks a leg kick.
McBarz unleashes a big counter combination but Aldo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBarz is able to avoid easily.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McBarz looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
McBarz fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
McBarz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBarz. That did some damage!
McBarz blocks a leg kick.
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBarz's sensitive parts.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
Aldo feints and then cracks McBarz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBarz down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
Aldo thumps McBarz with a low kick.
McBarz takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
McBarz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBarz.
Aldo is looking to chop away at McBarz's legs.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
McBarz misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBarz. That did some damage!
McBarz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as McBarz blocks the low kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McBarz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McBarz connects with the punch.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBarz misses the shot to the body.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBarz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo thumps McBarz with a low kick.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBarz is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
McBarz swinging wildly here.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
McBarz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo tries to work over McBarz's front leg with a kick but McBarz checks it.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz moved away.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo is looking to slow McBarz down with leg kicks.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
McBarz throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBarz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
McBarz looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
McBarz throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo thumps McBarz with a low kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBarz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBarz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on McBarz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
McBarz checks a leg kick nicely.
McBarz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBarz is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBarz works the jab nicely.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBarz throws a counter combo.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
You can see that McBarz has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Bobby McBarz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McBarz moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBarz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick as McBarz jumps back.
McBarz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBarz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBarz throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McBarz. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo feints and then cracks McBarz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBarz down.
Aldo blocks a jab.
McBarz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from McBarz.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
McBarz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aldo misses with a low kick as McBarz jumps back.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
McBarz throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as McBarz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aldo 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Deep (ranked 8517 p4p, 572 weight class) and Stefano Gorlero (ranked 3427 p4p, 347 weight class). Stefano Gorlero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefano Gorlero!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorlero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Deep misses with a straight left.
Deep has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Deep lands a nice looking body shot.
Gorlero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deep cracks Gorlero with an open hand slap.
Gorlero fails with a takedown attempt.
Deep with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deep lands a lovely overhand right.
Deep throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorlero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deep wants to stand and escape but Gorlero is having none of it.
Deep looking to control.
Gorlero landing with the ground and pound.
Deep keeping full guard, as Gorlero tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorlero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorlero on the ground.
Gorlero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Deep wants to control but Gorlero postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlero is trying to get an arm triangle but Deep is defending well.
The ground and pound from Gorlero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gorlero in the domination position with Deep hanging on.
Gorlero is trying to get an arm triangle but Deep is defending well.
Deep struggling a bit here.
Deep tries to bench press Gorlero off him but Gorlero keeps the position.
Gorlero working the head and body with strikes.
Gorlero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deep is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorlero working away.
Deep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorlero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deep some visible discomfort.
Deep gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gorlero punching from mount but Deep doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gorlero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deep?
BOOM! Gorlero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Deep wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gorlero.
Gorlero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deep looks a forlorn figure.
Deep is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Deep tries to lock up and control but Gorlero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorlero looking to control but Deep is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorlero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Deep is surviving well by controlling Gorlero's body position as best he can.
Gorlero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gorlero working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Deep looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gorlero! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stefano Gorlero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 3405 p4p, 403 weight class) and Kimbo Spice (ranked 5018 p4p, 549 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Von Thronstahl - Dressed in black uniforms. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spice's choice of entrance music: Grayson Sanders – Beautiful Crime . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee throws a combination. Spice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a right hand that Spice ducks under and follows up with a left that Spice also avoids with ease.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee tries to bum rush Spice with a series of wild strikes but Spice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Spice shoots in.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Spice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spice closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Spice pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Spice.
Spice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spice fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Spice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that Spice ducks under and follows up with a left that Spice also avoids with ease.
Spice throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Spice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee feints a jab promting Spice to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Spice with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
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!
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
so Spice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spice working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Spice drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spice has Lee in his guard.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Spice. Spice gets slowly back to his feet.
Spice fails with the takedown.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Spice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spice prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lee pushes Spice off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Spice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to land a combination. Spice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Spice with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Spice. Spice gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Spice.
Lee throws a series of punches but Spice avoids them all with ease.
Spice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee tries to bum rush Spice with a series of wild strikes but Spice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Spice with that takedown attempt.
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Spice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Spice is dominant here and he's now got Lee's back!
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lee is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a right hand that Spice ducks under and follows up with a left that Spice also avoids with ease.
Spice dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that Spice ducks under and follows up with a left that Spice also avoids with ease.
Spice misses with a two punch combination.
Spice avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of punches but Spice avoids them all with ease.
Spice throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Spice dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Spice's head and hops out.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spice circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee looks to land a combination but Spice avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spice slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Spice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee 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. This is the final round!
Spice fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a right and a left that Spice avoids nicely.
Lee throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Spice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Spice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spice showed some decent athleticism there.
Spice trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Spice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice prevents Lee from standing back up.
Spice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Lee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Spice is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Spice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lee has worked his arm free - good work by Lee!
Spice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Spice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spice on the ground.
Spice tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Kimbo Spice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Spice.
I think Lee 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Lee gave a big smile as he said 'I knew this one would be easy, and I don't respect any of my opponent at all, they just can't stand me. No one will stand in my path to glory and money! Ahaha, just kidding, no, I did really a hard work preparing to this fight, I don't underestimate anyone. Now I will go to celebrate and drink:) '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Ford (ranked 4227 p4p, 535 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 3810 p4p, 493 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Martyn Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ford shoots and misses
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ford gets a takedown into half guard.
Ford trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day pushes Ford off looking to stand but Ford dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Day is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford has an Americana. Day didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ford is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ford hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martyn Ford!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 3325 p4p, 330 weight class) and Yuki Shojo (ranked 2051 p4p, 221 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Shojo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo feints and as Shojo raises his hands in defense, Aldo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shojo has his feet on Aldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Shojo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shojo throws a body shot but no joy.
Shojo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shojo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Shojo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shojo tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shojo to the ground. Shojo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and Shojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Shojo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shojo moves into the clinch successfully.
Shojo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shojo digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo letting Shojo take a breather here.
Shojo breaks the clinch.
Shojo instigates a clinch.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shojo on his heels. He'll look to pass Shojo's guard now, I'm sure.
Shojo pulls Aldo in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojo 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.
Shojo wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shojo is trying to keep Aldo in close.
Shojo has his hands on Aldo's head, controlling the position.
Shojo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shojo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Shojo. Shojo maintains the clinch.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Shojo has him pressed against the cage.
Shojo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aldo up against the cage.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Shojo pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Shojo manages to get underhooks.
Shojo presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Aldo's ribcage.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shojo prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Shojo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shojo tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shojo regains guard.
Shojo trying to control the position.
Shojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shojo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aldo has picked Shojo up and slammed him! Shojo can't keep hold of the triangle and Aldo manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the liver by Shojo. Beautiful body shot.
Shojo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo drives through with a takedown into Shojo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shojo pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage.
Shojo is trying to keep Aldo in close.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shojo is keeping the position for now.
Jose Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shojo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shojo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shojo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Shojo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuki Shojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Shojo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Shojo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shojo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo wants a takedown.
Aldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shojo smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojo lands with a shot to the body.
Shojo clinches.
Shojo lands a nice knee to the body.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shojo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shojo lands a good knee to the midsection. Aldo won't want to take too many of those.
Yuki Shojo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Shojo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Aldo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shojo after a bit of a struggle.
Shojo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo jumps guard but Shojo stands there with Aldo around his waist. Aldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shojo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Aldo letting Shojo take a breather here.
Shojo is working Aldo over against the cage.
Shojo pushes Aldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shojo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aldo has Shojo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shojo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shojo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldo goes for a takedown attempt but Shojo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shojo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo clinches up against the cage.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shojo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Shojo.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Shojo tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shojo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Aldo's ribcage.
Aldo is working for takedown but Shojo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shojo forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shojo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Shojo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shojo is looking to slow Aldo down with leg kicks.
Shojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo darts in looking for a takedown but Shojo gets double underhooks and turns Aldo into the cage.
Shojo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shojo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shojo circles away.
Aldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Shojo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
Shojo pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Shojo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo jumps guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shojo has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shojo.
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shojo stops a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Aldo letting Shojo take a breather here.
Shojo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
Shojo stalling in the clinch.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojo stops a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Shojo prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo working Aldo over with knees to the body.
Shojo cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
Shojo just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather.
Aldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shojo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shojo - that landed with a thud.
Yuki Shojo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aldo is trying to drag Shojo to the mat but Shojo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shojo leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shojo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shojo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Shojo won't allow it.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shojo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Aldo jumps guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shojo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Shojo holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Shojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shojo closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shojo walks away with a smile on his face. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shojo lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shojo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shojo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Lion Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Cranial (ranked 982 p4p, 126 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 1418 p4p, 173 weight class). Scott John told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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285 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Cranial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John checks a leg kick.
John lands with a hook. Cranial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cranial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
Cranial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cranial takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from John misses.
The fighters circling - Cranial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John throws a body punch but Cranial moves out of range.
Cranial has John up against the cage in a clinch.
Cranial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from John.
John throws an elbow but it's blocked.
John creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cranial's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John presses Cranial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cranial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John scores a nice knee to the body.
Cranial is breathing heavily.
John lands a knee to the head.
John lands an uppercut.
John is struggling to control the position.
John lands with a light punch inside.
John crunches a lovely knee into Cranial's ribcage.
Cranial dodges an elbow strike from John.
John drops Cranial with a big knee straight up the middle! Cranial is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cranial is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranial looks up at the clock. Bad move! John lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cranial. John pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott John!
Scott John opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kromog The Terror Of The Island (ranked 365 p4p, 55 weight class) and Mikey Walsh (ranked 3110 p4p, 421 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh looks to land a combination. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Terror Of The Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Terror Of The Island has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Walsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight right.
Walsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Terror Of The Island defends well and Walsh ends up having to push The Terror Of The Island into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walsh looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a shot from downtown. Walsh moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
The Terror Of The Island gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walsh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
The Terror Of The Island manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walsh manages to get himself to full guard.
Walsh trying to keep a closed guard but The Terror Of The Island is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Walsh trying to keep a closed guard but The Terror Of The Island is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh is striking from the bottom but The Terror Of The Island uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Walsh is looking for a sweep. The Terror Of The Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walsh trying to get back to full guard but The Terror Of The Island takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The Terror Of The Island takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Terror Of The Island looking to control but Walsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Terror Of The Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Terror Of The Island trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walsh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Terror Of The Island trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Walsh regains half guard.
The Terror Of The Island working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walsh's thigh. Walsh counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The Terror Of The Island has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Walsh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! The Terror Of The Island is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Walsh pulls down on the head and he's put The Terror Of The Island to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikey Walsh!
Mikey Walsh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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