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TRFC103 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Blackstone (ranked 24462 p4p, 735 weight class) and Young Gunner (ranked 21227 p4p, 730 weight class). Bill Blackstone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Blackstone!
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, Young Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackstone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackstone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackstone shoots in for a takedown but Gunner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but Blackstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackstone throws a hook but Gunner avoids it easily.
Gunner lands with a straight right. Blackstone didn't see that one coming.
Blackstone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Blackstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner takes a swing at Blackstone's ribcage but misses.
Gunner lands an overhand right.
Blackstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackstone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Blackstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackstone darts in looking for a takedown but Gunner gets double underhooks and turns Blackstone into the cage.
Blackstone has a takedown stuffed.
Blackstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Gunner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
Blackstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackstone moves away.
Blackstone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackstone.
Blackstone darts in looking for a takedown but Gunner gets double underhooks and turns Blackstone into the cage.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackstone shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunner sprawls well. He's pushed Blackstone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner stuns Blackstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner lands a jab to the head.
Gunner scores with a nice strike.
Young Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackstone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Gunner finds it's target.
Blackstone is rocked!
Blackstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gunner to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Blackstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackstone bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gunner comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Blackstone falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Blackstone was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Young Gunner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tod Truck (ranked 7528 p4p, 657 weight class) and Fun Fest (ranked 3110 p4p, 392 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tod Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fun Fest!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck has managed to clinch.
Truck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fest to keep the fight standing.
Fest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Truck tries to work over Fest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fest pushes Truck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Truck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fest avoids it.
Truck tries to land knees in the clinch but Fest avoids the damage to the body.
Truck is trying to pull guard but Fest turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fest has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Truck is trying to keep an underhook but Fest manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Truck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Truck tries to get out of the position.
Fest winds up and cracks Truck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fest controlling the action here.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fest is working away from the top position though.
Truck is looking for a sweep. Fest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fest is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Truck is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fun Fest!
In his post fight interview, Fun Fest gave a big smile as he said 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayotunde Ajanlekoko (ranked 3947 p4p, 426 weight class) and Maddox Wood (ranked 5834 p4p, 573 weight class). Ajanlekoko's entrance music is West African Traditional Music - Tribal War Chant. A fine choice. Wood has chosen 3 6 mafia 1 hitta quita as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ayotunde Ajanlekoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddox Wood!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Ajanlekoko scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ajanlekoko closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ajanlekoko.
Wood blocks a body shot from Ajanlekoko.
A short right from Wood.
A shot in the inside from Ajanlekoko.
Ajanlekoko tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Ajanlekoko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Ajanlekoko lands a body punch.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood blocks an uppercut.
Ajanlekoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood effectively controlling the action here.
Wood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ajanlekoko.
Wood looks winded!
Ajanlekoko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ajanlekoko lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Ajanlekoko.
Ajanlekoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajanlekoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Ajanlekoko drops Wood onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wood is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wood is rocked!
Ajanlekoko creates a bit of distance and cracks Wood with a massive left hook! Wood crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ajanlekoko stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayotunde Ajanlekoko!
Ayotunde Ajanlekoko spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumo Jo (ranked 4028 p4p, 474 weight class) and Chris Ogbeche (ranked 23385 p4p, 789 weight class). Chris Ogbeche has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sumo Jo's chin.
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213 lbs
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KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sumo Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ogbeche!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ogbeche.
Jo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jo.
Jo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Ogbeche lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ogbeche throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris Ogbeche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo loads up on a big right hand but Ogbeche slips the punch.
Jo gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo controls the position.
Jo cracks Ogbeche with a big right hand but Ogbeche just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jo working the ground and pound.
Jo working away.
Jo scores with punches from side control.
Ogbeche wants to control but Jo postures up.
Jo grinds an elbow into Ogbeche's temple.
Ogbeche takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo lands a few punches from side control.
Jo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ogbeche struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ogbeche can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ogbeche trying to control but Jo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jo lands shots from the back.
Jo controls the action.
Jo gets his hands free as Ogbeche looks to control.
Jo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ogbeche is trapped and Jo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jo not allowing Ogbeche to control his hands.
Jo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ogbeche could be in trouble here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jo lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jo.
Jo controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ogbeche hold on?!
Jo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ogbeche to escape the position.
Jo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ogbeche.
Jo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ogbeche is rocked!
Ogbeche grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ogbeche is still in real trouble! Can Jo finish him?
Jo has Ogbeche flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jo is landing big shots and Ogbeche is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Jarvan Iiii (ranked 3050 p4p, 389 weight class) and Alessandro Turchi (ranked 4325 p4p, 480 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Jarvan Iiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Turchi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchi has closed the distance and engaged Jarvan Iiii in a clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
Turchi can't get the takedown.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Turchi drags the fight down to the ground.
Turchi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jarvan Iiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarvan Iiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Turchi, not yet.
Turchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarvan Iiii manages to get himself to full guard.
Turchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii gets through Turchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Turchi's takedown attempt.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvan Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Turchi wants a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi has Jarvan Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarvan Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarvan Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turchis head.
Turchi tries for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii manages to get underhooks.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turchi looks winded!
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarvan Iiii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Turchi is trying to push Jarvan Iiii away but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Turchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarvan Iiii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turchi's brow.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Turchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Jarvan Iiii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Jarvan Iiii leaning against his opponent.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jarvan Iiii.
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!
Turchi blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jarvan Iiii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii on the inside.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi is breathing heavily.
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
Turchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii instigates a clinch.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Turchi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii stands there with Turchi around his waist. Turchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turchi.
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Turchi is looking for a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turchi can do to turn this around?
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Turchi does no damage.
Alessandro Turchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turchi takes a shot to the head.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi avoids the elbow strike from Jarvan Iiii, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jarvan Iiii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alessandro Turchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Turchi is having none of it.
Jarvan Iiii throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Turchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvan Iiii lands a left hand.
Turchi is rocked!
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Turchi misses its intended target.
Turchi needs to keep his hands up - Jarvan Iiii had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Jarvan Iiii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jarvan Iiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turchi, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii keeps control of Turchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi letting Jarvan Iiii take a breather here.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks a body shot from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Turchi being controlled against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turchi.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jarvan Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvan Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvan Iiii breaks from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Turchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turchi!
Turchi drives through and clinches with Jarvan Iiii against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchi tries to clinch up but Jarvan Iiii circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Jarvan Iiii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prince Jarvan Iiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Turchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jarvan Iiii cracks Turchi with an uppercut from hell and Turchi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jarvan Iiii's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Turchi is still in real trouble! Can Jarvan Iiii finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvan Iiii throwing strikes but missing.
Turchi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvan Iiii catches Turchi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Turchi to the canvas!
Prince Jarvan Iiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvan Iiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Turchi is retaining full guard.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jarvan Iiii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Turchi keeping moving, preventing Jarvan Iiii from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jarvan Iiii wants to control from the top but Turchi keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alessandro Turchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarvan Iiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Turchi throws a nice looking combination but Jarvan Iiii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Jarvan Iiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarvan Iiii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Prince Jarvan Iiii wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Prince Jarvan Iiii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dekkers (ranked 2575 p4p, 266 weight class) and Jester Wester (ranked 4492 p4p, 426 weight class). Dekkers comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen . Jester Wester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jester Wester!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wester misses with a body shot.
Dekkers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wester thinks about the counter body kick.
Dekkers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jester Wester has been cut.
Wester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wester counter with a right hand.
Dekkers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dekkers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dekkers.
Wester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dekkers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dekkers misses with a left hand
and Wester counters with a straight right hand.
Wester throws a wild body kick that Dekkers sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers throws an off balance right hand
and Wester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers clinches up against the cage.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Wester.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Wester avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the cage.
Wester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wester's elbow.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
A right hook to the body lands for Dekkers.
Wester looks winded!
Wester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wester can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dekkers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wester's efforts to push away.
Dekkers lands a nice uppercut.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dekkers lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
Dekkers can't find room to land a body shot as Wester controls the action.
Dekkers digs a right hand into Wester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wester's gas tank.
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wester is rocked!
Dekkers pushes Wester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wester is still on wobbly legs! Can Dekkers finish him?
Dekkers gets through Wester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Wester backwards.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Dekkers.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a big right hand that drops Wester! The killer instinct kicks in and Dekkers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dekkers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Dekkers!
A relieved looking Ramon Dekkers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 3778 p4p, 369 weight class) and Billy Bush (ranked 2630 p4p, 270 weight class). Emil Jagerkokov 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Jagerkokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Jagerkokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bush blocks an elbow strike.
Jagerkokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jagerkokov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.
Jagerkokov blocking some punches.
Jagerkokov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bush.
Bush lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Jagerkokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bush cracks Jagerkokov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emil Jagerkokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bush tries to land a leg kick but Jagerkokov saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov slips under a jab.
Bush cracks Jagerkokov with an open hand slap.
Jagerkokov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Jagerkokov misses with a combination
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bush scores with a jab.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Bush finds it's way through Jagerkokov's defenses.
Bush stuns Jagerkokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Jagerkokov throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bush 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jagerkokov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Jagerkokov is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Jagerkokov misses with a combination
and Bush counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Jagerkokov misses with a head kick.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jagerkokov avoids the body shot from Bush.
Jagerkokov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jagerkokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Bush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Jagerkokov throws a big counter combination but Bush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jagerkokov throws a right hand that Bush ducks under and follows up with a left that Bush also avoids with ease.
Bush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch
and Bush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jagerkokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jagerkokov throws a low kick but Bush moves out of range easily.
Billy Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush misses with a head kick.
Jagerkokov misses with a combination
and Bush counters with a thumping low kick.
Bush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jagerkokov tries to land a front kick but Bush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bush tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jagerkokov is able to avoid easily.
As Bush looks to move away, Jagerkokov throws a big counter combo but Bush just gets out of the way.
Jagerkokov closes the distance but Bush moves to the side
and Bush counters with a three punch combo that has Jagerkokov backing up. Jagerkokov nods at Bush to acknowledge the strikes.
Jagerkokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bush throws a combination that misses
and Jagerkokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov throws a right and a left that Bush avoids nicely.
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!
Jagerkokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Bush misses its intended target.
Jagerkokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bush. Jagerkokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jagerkokov rather than just go for the knockout.
Jagerkokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov throws the left hand but Bush avoids the punch easily.
Jagerkokov tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jagerkokov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jagerkokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bush.
Bush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jagerkokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jagerkokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bush circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bush's cut.
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.
Jagerkokov wants to clinch up but Bush keeps it at a distance.
Jagerkokov swings widly with a right hand
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billy Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jagerkokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jagerkokov misses with a hook.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jagerkokov.
Sloppy strikes from Jagerkokov. Those never looked like landing.
Jagerkokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bush.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jagerkokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jagerkokov backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jagerkokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jagerkokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emil Jagerkokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jagerkokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Bush misses with an uppercut.
Jagerkokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bush. That's going to slow Jagerkokov down.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jagerkokov.
Bush swats away the attempt to clinch by Jagerkokov.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush throws out a loose jab but Jagerkokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush stuns Jagerkokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jagerkokov walks into a straight right hand from Bush.
Bush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jagerkokov throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bush.
Jagerkokov throws a right and a left that Bush avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush looks for the body kick but Jagerkokov saw that one coming.
Jagerkokov misses with a leg kick
and Bush counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jagerkokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bush throws out a counter right but Jagerkokov avoids it with no problem.
Jagerkokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bush looks to land a combination but Jagerkokov avoids it well.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Jagerkokov throws a right and a left that Bush avoids nicely.
Jagerkokov throws a right hand that misses
and Bush moves into the clinch.
Bush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagerkokov controls his hands.
Jagerkokov stalling in the clinch but Bush improves position.
Bush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jagerkokov.
Bush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jagerkokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jagerkokov misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bush connects with a leg kick. Jagerkokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jagerkokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jagerkokov tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bush scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jagerkokov fails to land.
Jagerkokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Jagerkokov.
A short uppercut from Bush.
Jagerkokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jagerkokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bush as Jagerkokov tries to tie him up.
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jagerkokov swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jagerkokov tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Jagerkokov finds it's target.
Jagerkokov drops his hands momentarily and Bush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jagerkokov lands a right hook to the body.
Bush checks a leg kick.
Bush lands a two punch combo.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush misses with a body kick.
Bush checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Bush's cut.
That's time! Jagerkokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jagerkokov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bush to counter with a crisp jab.
Bush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
Jagerkokov looks to throw the jab but Bush is out of range.
Jagerkokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bush.
An inside leg kick lands from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jagerkokov looks to land a combination but Bush avoids it well.
Jagerkokov walks into a stiff left hand from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov misses with a low kick.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jagerkokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Jagerkokov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush scores with a shot to the body.
Jagerkokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jagerkokov throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jagerkokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jagerkokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bush throws the kick towards the body but Jagerkokov avoids it.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jagerkokov walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jagerkokov.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jagerkokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jagerkokov.
Bush throws out a counter right but Jagerkokov avoids it with no problem.
Jagerkokov looks to throw the jab but Bush is out of range.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jagerkokov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jagerkokov moves away from the strike by Bush.
Bush checks a low kick from Jagerkokov.
Bush drops his hands momentarily and Jagerkokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jagerkokov throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Jagerkokov misses.
Jagerkokov throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Jagerkokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jagerkokov misses with an uppercut
and Bush counters with a good low kick that Jagerkokov was not able to check.
Bush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Bush.
Jagerkokov moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jagerkokov misses with a straight right.
Bush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jagerkokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jagerkokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov throws an elbow that misses.
Bush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billy Bush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush blocks an elbow strike from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov lands a shoulder strike.
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jagerkokov throws a leg kick which misses Bush's front leg but catches the back leg as Bush tries to avoid it.
Bush tries to bum rush Jagerkokov with a series of wild strikes but Jagerkokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jagerkokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Jagerkokov saw that one coming.
Emil Jagerkokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Jagerkokov misses its intended target.
Jagerkokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bush finds it's way round the side to connect with Jagerkokov's head.
Jagerkokov misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bush 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Billy Bush!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Billy Bush!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Billy Bush!
Billy Bush wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Billy Bush made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cartel Elite Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liber Alderich (ranked 1703 p4p, 232 weight class) and Argat Khan (ranked 2722 p4p, 352 weight class). Alderich comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger . Liber Alderich has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Alderich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Argat Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alderich tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Alderich tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan 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.
Alderich moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Alderich tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Alderich drops back down to his feet.
Alderich tries to pull guard but Khan won't allow it.
Alderich throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Alderich blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich jumps into guard, dragging Khan to the mat.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alderich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderich keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Alderich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alderich working a defensive guard but Khan passes into half guard.
Alderich with the active half guard here but Khan passes nicely into side control.
Alderich wants to get back to his feet but Khan drags him back down.
Alderich is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khan prevents Alderich from escaping the position.
Alderich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khan is continuing to stall.
Alderich actively working from the bottom here.
Alderich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Khan passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Alderich's face as Khan controls the position.
Khan working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan prevents Alderich from escaping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alderich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Alderich has managed to clinch.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Alderich finds it's target.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alderich.
Alderich tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Alderich sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Alderich avoids it this time.
Liber Alderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderich dodges the punch combination from Khan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alderich instigates a clinch.
Alderich fails to pull guard.
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 Liber Alderich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alderich misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alderich.
Khan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alderich with a body shot.
Alderich moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Alderich's ribs.
We've been told by Alderich's head coaches at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alderich throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
Alderich throws a lazy head kick
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alderich.
Alderich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alderich jumps guard but Khan stands there with Alderich around his waist. Alderich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alderich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liber Alderich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan blocks a head kick by Alderich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan counters with a body kick.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alderich misses with a looping right.
Alderich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alderich tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Khan pushes Alderich away with a front kick.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses
and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoiding damage.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Alderich pulls guard.
Alderich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khan defends it easily.
Alderich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alderich rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alderich throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderich.
Khan punishes Alderich's body with a nice straight punch.
Alderich moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Alderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Alderich dodges the punch combination from Khan.
A head kick misses from Alderich.
Khan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alderich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan blocks a head kick by Alderich.
Alderich throws a right hand that misses
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alderich wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Alderich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan feints a jab promting Alderich to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alderich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alderich tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Alderich lands with a right hand.
Khan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alderich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alderich tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argat Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Argat Khan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderich.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alderich doesn't seem bothered though.
Alderich tries to clinch
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Argat Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alderich tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a series of punches but Alderich avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Alderich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alderich misses with a looping right.
Alderich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alderich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alderich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses
and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderich pulls guard effortlessly.
Alderich looking for subs off his back but Khan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alderich.
Khan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alderich is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alderich is trying to improve his position.
Well,Alderich is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Khan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich keeps Khan under control for a moment.
Liber Alderich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alderich wants to control but Khan postures up.
Alderich is looking for a sweep.
Khan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Argat Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan scores with a kick to the body.
Alderich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderich is looking to clinch.
Alderich tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alderich thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Alderich throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderich throws an off balance right hand
and Khan counters by clinching up.
Alderich blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Alderich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That kick from Khan tenderised Alderich's leg. Alderich is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argat Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Argat Khan!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Argat Khan!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Argat Khan!
Argat Khan wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Argat Khan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Page (ranked 1505 p4p, 206 weight class) and Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 1690 p4p, 224 weight class). Razor has chosen ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Ray Razor!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page misses with an uppercut
letting Razor counter with a right hand.
Page slips under a jab.
Razor swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Razor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Razor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Razor slips under a jab from Page.
Razor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Razor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Razor did well to prevent Page getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Razor's head.
Razor trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Razor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Razor holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Razor is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Razor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Razor!
Page looking to control.
Razor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Razor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Razor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Razor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor with a nice cross.
Page with a poor takedown
and Razor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page clinches up with Razor and pushes him back against the cage.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Razor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Razor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page misses the jab.
Razor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Razor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Page doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razor slips under a jab.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page dodges the punch combination from Razor.
Razor lands a big right hand that sends Page crashing to the mat! Razor stays standing though and waves Page back to his feet!
Page is rocked!
Page tries to clinch up
and Razor rattles Page with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Page tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Razor dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Page stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonny Ray Razor!
Sonny Ray Razor is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sonny Ray Razor 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Wallstrom (ranked 1198 p4p, 135 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 1147 p4p, 131 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Wallstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallstrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Wallstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallstrom throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Wallstrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wallstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado dives in and grabs Wallstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallstrom pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Machado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wallstrom's legs.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wallstrom, who protects the arm well.
Wallstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Wallstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wallstrom regains half guard there - taking advantage of Machado's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Wallstrom is defending well.
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machado is looking for submissions but instead, Wallstrom has regained full guard.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Wallstrom trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to move into half guard but instead Wallstrom has managed to sweep!
Machado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wallstrom uses it to pass to side control.
Machado is trying to control Wallstrom's posture but Wallstrom avoids it.
Wallstrom controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wallstrom is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Wallstrom has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wallstrom has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Wallstrom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallstrom swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Wallstrom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Wallstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Wallstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallstrom jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallstrom is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Wallstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorn Wallstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Wallstrom throws a head kick that Machado semi-blocks.
Wallstrom plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Machado to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Machado just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bjorn Wallstrom!
After the big win, Bjorn Wallstrom made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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