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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harsh Jak (ranked 24130 p4p, 834 weight class) and Pari Jakh (ranked 20276 p4p, 812 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harsh Jak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pari Jakh!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakh closes the distance and clinches up with Jak, looking for a takedown. Jakh pushes Jak against the cage but Jak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Jakh looks to move away, Jak throws a big counter combo but Jakh just gets out of the way.
Jakh shoots in looking for a takedown. Jak tries to sprawl out of it but Jakh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jak tries to bum rush Jakh with a series of wild strikes but Jakh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakh controls the pace.
Jak wants to get back to his feet but Jakh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh wanted to stand there but Jak had control of the position.
Jakh won't allow Jak to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jak 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jakh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jak throws a right hand that Jakh ducks under and follows up with a left that Jakh also avoids with ease.
Jakh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jak.
Jak misses with a series of wild punches.
Jak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jakh counters with a shoot takedown. Jak fights it but they end up in guard.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh won't allow Jak to get back to his feet.
Jakh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jak's head.
Jakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jakh wants to control from the top but Jak keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jakh wants to pass the guard but Jak is keeping the position.
Jakh trying to control but Jak is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jak circles away.
Harsh Jak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pari Jakh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jakh shoots in looking for a takedown but Jak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jakh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jakh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jak's waist but Jak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakh off to one side.
Jakh gets a takedown into half guard.
Jakh looks winded!
Jakh tries to pass to full mount but Jak defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Jakh seems content to control.
Jak is trying to stand up here but Jakh is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakh decides to stand up.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.
Jak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jak looks for the body kick but Jakh saw that one coming.
Jakh shoots in but no luck this time.
Jak throws a big counter combination but Jakh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jak misses with a two punch combination.
Jakh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jak misses with a double jab.
Jakh shoots for a takedown but Jak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakh moves into range and clinches up with Jak.
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 Harsh Jak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jak as he jumps to the side.
Jakh has a takedown stuffed.
Jak throws a combination that misses
and Jakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jakh.
Jakh wants to control from the top but Jak keeps moving.
Jak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jak wants to stand but Jakh is controlling the position.
Jak is wriggling around but Jakh manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jakh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jak is fending him off so far but Jakh persists. Nope, Jak circles away and we're back to standing.
Harsh Jak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pari Jakh.
Jak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jakh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jakh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakh lands a knee to the head.
Jakh has Jak pressed against the cage, preventing Jak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jakh lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Jak has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jakh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jakh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakh wants to control from the top but Jak keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jakh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakh forces his way into half guard.
Jakh is trying to control the action in half guard but Jak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jak is looking to escape.
Jakh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jakh closes the distance and pushes Jak back into the cage.
Jak tries to pull guard but Jakh won't allow it.
Jakh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jak avoids it really well and circles away.
Jakh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jak defends it nicely.
Jakh rushes Jak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jak misses with a two punch combination.
Jakh moves into range and clinches up with Jak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pari Jakh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Jak does no damage.
Harsh Jak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jak misses with a double jab.
Jakh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jak.
Jakh feints a counter leg kick.
Jakh gets a clinch.
Jakh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jak looks to land a combination. Jakh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jakh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakh trying to control the position but Jak is working away.
Jakh landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jak to see if he's OK.
Jakh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jakh is defended easily by Jak.
Jakh moves into the clinch.
Jakh fails to pull guard.
Harsh Jak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pari Jakh.
Jakh jumps guard.
Jakh has a closed guard, preventing Jak from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jak's guard.
Jak keeping full guard, as Jakh tries to pass.
Jakh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakh landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jak's guard.
Jakh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jak keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Jakh is looking to advance position but Jak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jakh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jakh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jakh is trying desperately to improve position.
Jak wants to get back to his feet but Jakh is holding on tight.
Jak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harsh Jak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jakh wants to control but Jak is having none of it.
Jakh is desperately trying to improve his position but Jak has a good base and remains in mount.
Jakh regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh actively working from the bottom here.
Jakh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Harsh Jak.
I think Jak 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 for Pari Jakh!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Pari Jakh!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pari Jakh!
Pari Jakh wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kian Mcvay (ranked 24723 p4p, 621 weight class) and Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 23464 p4p, 627 weight class). Mcvay comes to the cage accompanied by The xx -intro . 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kian Mcvay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcvay shoots in and gets a takedown into Fairchild's guard.
Fairchild is pulling down on Mcvay's head to control his posture.
Mcvay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcvay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcvay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fairchild for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcvay won't allow Fairchild to sweep him here.
Mcvay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcvay clinches.
Mcvay tightens his grip and picks Fairchild up, before dumping him to the ground. Fairchild manages to land in guard.
Mcvay won't allow Fairchild to sweep him here.
Mcvay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcvay content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcvay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fairchild sprawls well initially but Mcvay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcvay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
Mcvay slows the pace down in half guard.
Fairchild is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcvay.
Mcvay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
Mcvay is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Mcvay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairchild tries to keep at a distance but Mcvay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcvay has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fairchild clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mcvay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fairchild has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mcvay keeps control of the position easily here as Fairchild tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mcvay.
Fairchild trying to control the hands but Mcvay breaks the grip.
Fairchild tries to break free.
Mcvay biding his time, controlling Fairchild.
Fairchild is really stuck here.
Mcvay really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fairchild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcvay is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fairchild taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mcvay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kian Mcvay!
An out of breath Kian Mcvay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Parker (ranked 5477 p4p, 563 weight class) and Zheka Beatovskiy (ranked 7636 p4p, 665 weight class). Beatovskiy has chosen NeiroMonk as his entrance music. Zheka Beatovskiy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zheka Beatovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Beatovskiy and Parker goes tumbling to the canvas! Beatovskiy follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Josh Parker has been cut.
Parker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Beatovskiy creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Parker is out cold and this one is all over! Beatovskiy climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zheka Beatovskiy!
During a confident post fight interview, Zheka Beatovskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Williams (ranked 4694 p4p, 418 weight class) and Takanori Yamamoto (ranked 8084 p4p, 559 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Cat Scratch Fever. Yamamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yuusha Yoshihiko song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ted Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams drops Yamamoto with a beautiful combination! Yamamoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Yamamoto is rocked!
It looks like Takanori Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a huge left! Yamamoto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Williams isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Yamamoto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Williams!
A less than humble Ted Williams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Takanori Yamamoto had this to say: 'ごめんなさい !'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 4611 p4p, 551 weight class) and Tod Truck (ranked 6097 p4p, 678 weight class). Tod Truck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Micheal Bates's chin.
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tod Truck!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Bates tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Truck manages to circle out of the way.
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Truck is wriggling around but Bates manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Truck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
Truck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blackscar Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Truck wants to get back to full guard.
Bates working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates wants to take a breather but Truck is having none of it.
Bates working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Truck is not content to let Bates control the position.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bates is nestled in close to Truck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Truck is rocked!
Nice strikes from Bates there.
Truck is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Truck quite badly. Truck pulls Bates in close trying to recover. Bates postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Truck on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Truck doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Show (ranked 3356 p4p, 387 weight class) and Felipe Matipuno (ranked 7456 p4p, 659 weight class). Felipe Matipuno has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Big Show's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Matipuno!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show throws a series of strikes that have Matipuno backpedaling.
No luck for Matipuno with that takedown attempt.
Matipuno throws a sloppy head kick and Show moves out of range easily.
Matipuno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matipuno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matipuno misses with a straight left.
Show scores with a hook to the body. Matipuno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Show finds it's target.
Show throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matipuno misses with a takedown
and Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Show lunges at Matipuno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matipuno's hand.
Show misses with a straight right.
Matipuno tries a quick counter leg kick but Show is wise to it.
It looks like Show has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Show has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matipuno trying to stall but Show improves his position.
Matipuno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matipuno misses with the combination.
Show clinches.
Show misses with the head strike.
Matipuno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Show is keeping busy.
Matipuno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matipuno backwards.
Show lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Show gets through Matipuno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Show breaks from the clinch.
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Matipuno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Show gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Matipuno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Show.
A shot in the inside from Show.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show lands a hook that snaps the head of Matipuno backwards.
Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Show jabs Matipuno right on the nose. Matipuno blinks but takes it well.
Show lands a glancing blow to the side of Matipuno's head.
Show connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matipuno.
A cross from Show lands.
Big Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show jabs at Matipuno's body.
Show lands a right hook to the body.
Show feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matipunos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matipuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Show manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matipuno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matipuno's head backwards.
Good exchange - Show coming out on top.
Big Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matipuno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matipuno is rocked!
Show connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Matipuno tumbling to the canvas! Show pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Matipuno was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Show!
A relieved looking Big Show thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bongiorno (ranked 3428 p4p, 454 weight class) and Chris Ogbeche (ranked 7488 p4p, 727 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Bongiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ogbeche!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogbeche clobbers Bongiorno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bongiorno goes for a double leg but Ogbeche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ogbeche continues to drive forward.
A big left from Ogbeche misses.
Ogbeche drops Bongiorno with a beautiful combination! Bongiorno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ogbeche is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ray Bongiorno has been cut.
Ogbeche throws a left and a right that both miss
so Bongiorno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongiorno wants to pass the guard but Ogbeche is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ogbeche trying to keep a closed guard but Bongiorno is proving a slippery customer.
Ogbeche wants to control but Bongiorno passes easily into half guard.
Bongiorno is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ogbeche!
Ogbeche wants to hold on but Bongiorno pushes him away.
Bongiorno working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ogbeche turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bongiorno off and cradles Ogbeche's limp body as Bongiorno celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ray Bongiorno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shlemenko (ranked 4199 p4p, 515 weight class) and Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 4582 p4p, 549 weight class). Shlemenko comes to the cage accompanied by Rolex. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werbenjagermanjensen closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Werbenjagermanjensen pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Werbenjagermanjensen with the counter takedown but Shlemenko avoids it easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Werbenjagermanjensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shlemenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shlemenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shlemenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Werbenjagermanjensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shlemenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Werbenjagermanjensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Werbenjagermanjensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shlemenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Werbenjagermanjensen in close.
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Werbenjagermanjensen pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen stays in close to Shlemenko's body and controls the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Werbenjagermanjensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shlemenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Werbenjagermanjensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Werbenjagermanjensen pushes his legs off easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a nice head shot there.
Shlemenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Werbenjagermanjensen on the ground.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the top position.
Werbenjagermanjensen pushing down on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Werbenjagermanjensen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shlemenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen there.
Ground and pound from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking for a kimura but Shlemenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Werbenjagermanjensen to get the leverage.
Werbenjagermanjensen working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to control but Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping busy.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling the action here.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shlemenko is just riding it out for now. Werbenjagermanjensen eventually gives up the hold.
Werbenjagermanjensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Werbenjagermanjensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Werbenjagermanjensen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen winds up and cracks Shlemenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen is pressing down on Shlemenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shlemenko is holding on for now.
Shlemenko taking some punishment here, with Werbenjagermanjensen in his half guard.
Shlemenko trying to control from the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shlemenko is staying active underneath Werbenjagermanjensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shlemenko misses the jab.
A head kick by Shlemenko misses
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shlemenko!
Shlemenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shlemenko is looking for a sweep.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a nice forearm strike.
Shlemenko wants to control but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control the position but Shlemenko is working away.
Shlemenko is trying to control Werbenjagermanjensen's posture but Werbenjagermanjensen avoids it.
Werbenjagermanjensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Werbenjagermanjensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Werbenjagermanjensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shlemenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werbenjagermanjensen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for a kimura but Shlemenko is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Werbenjagermanjensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Werbenjagermanjensen landing strikes.
Shlemenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Werbenjagermanjensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shlemenko is letting Werbenjagermanjensen control him for a moment.
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shlemenko is not content to let Werbenjagermanjensen control the position.
Shlemenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands some shots froms side control.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Werbenjagermanjensen cracks Shlemenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Werbenjagermanjensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko trying to remain calm as Werbenjagermanjensen controls from the top position.
Check out the look on Werbenjagermanjensen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shlemenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
Werbenjagermanjensen has control of Shlemenko's left arm, preventing Shlemenko from doing any damage.
Werbenjagermanjensen is continuing to stall.
Werbenjagermanjensen keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Werbenjagermanjensen is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and lands a big shot to Shlemenko's brow.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen stands and throws Shlemenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shlemenko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Werbenjagermanjensen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands with some strikes.
Shlemenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shlemenko is working hard here to advance position.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Werbenjagermanjensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shlemenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Werbenjagermanjensen cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the ground and pound from side control.
Shlemenko regains half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shlemenko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Werbenjagermanjensen has cracked it and Shlemenko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Werbenjagermanjensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 3143 p4p, 418 weight class) and Fred Dodd (ranked 3421 p4p, 453 weight class). Fred Dodd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Grimrock's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Grimrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Dodd!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimrock throws a leg kick which misses Dodd's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodd tries to avoid it.
Grimrock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dodd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimrock moves into the clinch.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Dodd.
Dodd avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimrock.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dodd is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dodd throws an elbow but misses.
Dodd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimrock backwards.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dodd's defenses.
It looks like Fred Dodd has been cut.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dodd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Dodd scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Grimrock on the inside.
Grimrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Dodd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimrock backwards.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Dodd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimrock tries a body shot but Dodd blocks it.
Grimrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Dodd managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Grimrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dodd's brow.
Dodd tries to work over Grimrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimrock tries to work over Dodd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Dodd can't find room to land a body shot as Grimrock controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Nice body punch from Grimrock.
Grimrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodd effectively controlling the action here.
Dodd stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodd stalling in the clinch but Grimrock improves position.
Dodd blocks a body shot from Grimrock.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Dodd avoids the damage to the body.
Dodd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
Grimrock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dodd stalling.
A short left from Grimrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Fred Dodd's cut even more.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Dodd avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage.
Grimrock gets through Dodd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dodd dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dodd avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodd's elbow.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Dodd shrugs off.
Grimrock lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Fred Dodd's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dodd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodd dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Grimrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodd's elbow.
Dodd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Dodd.
Grimrock works on Dodd's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodd backwards.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Dodd avoids the damage to the body.
Grimrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodd's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimrock.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodd controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodd.
Grimrock working Dodd over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodd blocks the elbow strike.
Grimrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dodd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodd controls his hands.
Dodd pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dodd.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Dodd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grimrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodd can turn it around.
Grimrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dodd.
Dodd has a couple of punches blocked by Grimrock.
Dodd throws a head punch that misses.
Grimrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Dodd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dodd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dodd misses the jab.
Grimrock looks for the body kick but Dodd saw that one coming.
Grimrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Dodd misses.
Grimrock slips a jab from Dodd.
Dodd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dodd misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Dodd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimrock moves to clinch but Dodd breaks away
and Dodd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock looks for the body kick but Dodd saw that one coming.
Dodd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimrock.
Dodd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dodd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodd drives through and clinches with Grimrock against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimrock prevents a body shot from Dodd.
Dodd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodd.
Grimrock missing with knees to the body.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodd controls his hands.
Grimrock lands a left hand.
Grimrock tries to work over Dodd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Grimrock.
Dodd is breathing heavily.
Grimrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Dodd 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fred Dodd's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Grimrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sands (ranked 2601 p4p, 303 weight class) and Leandro Silva (ranked 18241 p4p, 772 weight class). Sands comes to the cage accompanied by Hip Hop - By: Dead Prez. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Sands.
Jab from Sands.
Sands lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva slips under a jab from Sands.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sands throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sands thinking.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sands.
Silva throws out a counter right but Sands avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sands. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sands lands the left hand.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sands misses with a takedown
and Sands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sands lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sands connects with a decent elbow.
Silva 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.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Sands scoring with strikes.
Sands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Sands scoring with strikes.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Sands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sands working the body and head with strikes.
Sands scores with punches from side control.
Sands looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sands smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sands working away.
Sands has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sands is chipping away with strikes.
Sands lands some shots froms side control.
Sands is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sands is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sands is controlling him well.
Sands in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva is not content to let Sands control the position.
Sands works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Sands landing a few strikes.
Sands is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sands gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sands lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carl Sands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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