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KAMIKAZE 78: Perfect PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henning Lind (ranked 7993 p4p, 667 weight class) and Hammer Hank (ranked 23928 p4p, 717 weight class). Lind's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War of the Gods. Henning Lind had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henning Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hammer Hank!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lind has Hank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Hank.
Hank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lind is defending well.
Hank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hank has hold of one of Lind's legs. Lind is fighting the takedown attempt but Hank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
Hank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lind is looking to stand up but Hank isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hank stops Lind from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute 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.
Hank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hank showed some decent athleticism there.
Lind wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank wants to pass to mount but Lind is defending the position.
Hank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hank prevents Lind from standing back up.
Hank working the head and body with strikes.
Lind tries to kick Hank off but Hank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hank stops Lind from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lind is trying to stand up here but Hank is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hank!
Lind fails with a takedown attempt.
Hank gets caught napping as Lind dives in and scores a takedown. Hank manages to retain guard.
Hank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lind has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lind pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lind closes the distance and clinches up with Hank, looking for a takedown. Lind pushes Hank against the cage but Hank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henning Lind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank ducks under a wild hook from Lind.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hank takes one to the chin there.
Hank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hank just leaning against Lind, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Hank.
Hank can't get the takedown.
Lind has Hank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Lind tries to score a body lock takedown but Hank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lind.
Lind looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank gets control of Lind's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hank will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lind drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lind has Hank in his guard.
Lind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
Lind has his feet on Hank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lind goes for a double leg but Hank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hank continues to drive forward.
Hank drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lind defends it well.
Lind dives in for a single leg takedown but Hank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Hank responds with a good body kick, but Lind manages to step out the way in time.
Lind is breathing heavily.
Lind will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lind sets himself, and Hank steps forward looking for the clinch! Lind avoids it this time.
Henning Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hank lands in his opponent's guard.
Hank advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Hank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Hank does no damage.
Lind shoots in looking for a takedown but Hank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lind's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown but Lind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lind shoots in but no luck this time.
Lind dives in and grabs Hank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes down on Lind's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henning Lind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lind dodges the punch combination from Hank.
Hank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lind wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lind knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hank seems to be working for a kimura but Lind defends the submission attempt.
Hank working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind tries to kick Hank off in order to stand up. Hank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hank moves into full mount!
Hammer Hank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lind's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hank looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lind is rocked!
Hank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Lind is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lind wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hank celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hammer Hank!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Drotski (ranked 6449 p4p, 667 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 17099 p4p, 825 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Drotski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotski cracks Sevket with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sevket throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drotski closes the distance and clinches up with Sevket, looking for a takedown. Drotski pushes Sevket against the cage but Sevket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sevket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drotski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sevket.
Drotski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Julian Drotski has been cut.
Drotski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sevket scores with a nice right hand.
Drotski scores with a jab.
It looks like Arnavut Sevket has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sevket sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drotski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket walks into a stiff left hand from Drotski.
Drotski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drotski misses with a straight right.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Drotski is just out of range.
Drotski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sevket scores with a shot to the body.
Sevket is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drotski rather than just go for the knockout.
Drotski scores with a nice right hand.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotski manages to avoid it.
Sevket feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drotskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Sevket misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket cracks Drotski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drotski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Drotski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotski avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Drotski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drotski misses with a looping right.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sevket looking for a sweep. Not yet Sevket, not yet.
Drotski wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.
Drotski preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket is trying to control the position but Drotski postures up.
Drotski stopping the sweep attempt from Sevket.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Drotski from controlling successfully.
Drotski won't allow Sevket to sweep him here.
Drotski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sevket swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drotski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drotski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sevket is retaining full guard.
Sevket can't keep his opponent in guard - Drotski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drotski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drotski is looking for a kimura but Sevket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drotski to get the leverage.
Drotski trying to pass the guard but Sevket defending well.
Sevket trying to hold on to Drotski's head to control him but Drotski postures up.
Sevket actively working from the bottom here.
Drotski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sevket keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sevket is looking for a sweep. Drotski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sevket is staying active underneath Drotski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotski avoids the body shot from Sevket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sevket scores with a nice head shot.
Drotski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sevket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sevket scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drotski misses with a wild combination.
Drotski throws a right hand that Sevket ducks under and follows up with a left that Sevket also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drotski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drotski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drotski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drotski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sevket pinned against the cage. Sevket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sevket misses.
Drotski connects with a body shot that sends Sevket's belly button to the back.
Sevket's corner calls for a 1-2. Sevket obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sevket misses with a hook.
Sevket scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drotskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sevket punishes Drotski's body with a nice straight punch.
Sevket looks to land a right hand but Drotski moved out of range.
Good shot there by Sevket.
Julian Drotski's cut is getting worse.
Sevket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drotski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sevket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drotski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sevket lands a jab to the head.
Sevket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sevket lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sevket.
Drotski is rocked!
Sevket cracks Drotski with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnavut Sevket!
In his post fight interview, Arnavut Sevket started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunji Koizumi (ranked 18088 p4p, 774 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 17523 p4p, 760 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunji Koizumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koizumi gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Koizumi just leaning against Phoenix, taking a breather.
Koizumi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Koizumi.
Koizumi blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix is pressed up against the cage. Koizumi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phoenix down to the mat. Phoenix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phoenix clinches up with Koizumi and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phoenix gets caught napping as Koizumi dives in and scores a takedown. Phoenix manages to retain guard.
Phoenix striking off his back but it's not causing Koizumi any problems.
Phoenix throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Phoenix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koizumi has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Koizumi working the head and body with strikes.
Phoenix tries to bench press Koizumi off him but Koizumi keeps the position.
Koizumi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
Phoenix takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koizumi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Phoenix.
Phoenix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koizumi wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix is letting Koizumi control him for a moment.
Koizumi trying to control the position but Phoenix is working away.
Koizumi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Phoenix is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koizumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Phoenix misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Phoenix is trying to improve his position.
Koizumi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phoenix throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Phoenix throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Phoenix misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phoenix misses with a strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Koizumi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koizumi is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koizumi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koizumi blocks the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to strike from the bottom but Koizumi has passed into full mount.
Koizumi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Koizumi's attempts to control the action.
Phoenix sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Phoenix landing a few short strikes.
Koizumi is trying to control. Phoenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix gets full guard.
Phoenix trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koizumi is one step ahead there.
Phoenix throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phoenix throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Phoenix throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phoenix throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Phoenix trying to strike off his back.
Phoenix doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix striking off his back but it's not causing Koizumi any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koizumi scoring with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Koizumi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Phoenix has momentary wrist control but Koizumi slips an elbow through the middle.
Phoenix throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunji Koizumi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Koizumi.
Koizumi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koizumis head.
Koizumi blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Koizumi's takedown attempt.
Phoenix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Koizumi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phoenix to the mat. Phoenix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Koizumi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phoenix lands a decent shot there.
Koizumi trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Koizumi wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koizumi is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Phoenix trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Phoenix trying to strike off his back.
Koizumi landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koizumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phoenix throws a couple of heel strikes.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Phoenix tries to strike from the bottom.
Phoenix trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Phoenix striking off his back but it's not causing Koizumi any problems.
Phoenix trying to strike off his back.
Phoenix throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phoenix will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koizumi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koizumi pulls guard.
Phoenix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phoenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phoenix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phoenix working some strikes from top position.
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koizumi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phoenix misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Koizumi blocks the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koizumi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koizumi's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with punches from the back.
Phoenix is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Koizumi is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix!
Simon Phoenix made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roi Asher (ranked 4040 p4p, 200 weight class) and Conor Rogers (ranked 7911 p4p, 307 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roi Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers lands a head kick. Asher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asher doesn't seem bothered though.
Asher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asher lands in his opponent's guard.
Asher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to hold Asher in close to prevent damage but Asher has managed to pass into half guard.
Asher prevents Rogers from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Asher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Asher jumps into side control!
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Rogers is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asher lands an elbow.
Rogers is being controlled here.
Rogers tries to buck Asher off but Asher is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Asher stands up.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Asher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asher off to one side.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rogers leaves Asher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roi Asher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Asher clinches up against the cage.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asher or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
Rogers tries to bum rush Asher with a series of wild strikes but Asher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asher.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asher doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Asher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asher to keep the fight standing.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Asher has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers tries to circle away but Asher has him pinned against the cage.
Rogers can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers cracks the inside of Asher's front leg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asher or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
Asher avoids the head kick by Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asher lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers is looking to stand back up but Asher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher slows the pace down in half guard.
Asher 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! Rogers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roi Asher!
Roi Asher was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Gatt (ranked 3758 p4p, 425 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 6795 p4p, 621 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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179 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Gatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatt lands a really nice looking cross but Dick seems unphased.
Gatt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
Dick goes for a double leg but Gatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gatt continues to drive forward.
Gatt tries to clinch up
and Dick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Dick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gatt's guard.
Gatt looking for submissions off his back.
Gatt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dick working Gatt over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gatt is rocked!
Dick working over Gatt with some ground and pound. Gatt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Gatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatt has hold of Dick's hands but Dick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dick tries to pass to full mount but Gatt defends it.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dick is thwarting Gatt's attempts to control the position.
Gatt is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
Gatt seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatt has hold of Dick's hands but Dick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gatt taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Gatt actively working from the bottom here.
Dick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Dick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is working for a kimura but Gatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dick is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gatt is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dick fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gatt from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dick! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 4370 p4p, 475 weight class) and Alex Parker (ranked 3742 p4p, 423 weight class). Rizzo comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Get Born Again. Frank Rizzo 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Frank Rizzo has been cut.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rizzo is looking to close the distance but Parker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rizzo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rizzo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alex Parker!
A victorious Alex Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Rizzo spoke after the fight, saying 'Take it easy there sizzle chest. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 3386 p4p, 386 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 4332 p4p, 471 weight class). Keller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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187 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
38 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seppala checks the leg kick.
Seppala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seppala feints and then cracks Keller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keller down.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Keller throws a right and a left that Seppala avoids nicely.
Keller is looking to clinch but Seppala is avoiding it.
Keller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seppala circles away.
Seppala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seppala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seppala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keller defending well though.
Seppala passes the guard and advances to mount!
Keller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala raining down shots from the mount!
Seppala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Seppala is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keller taking shots to the head.
Seppala scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Seppala has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Keller's face.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppala has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Keller's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seppala with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Seppala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seppala punishing his opponent with strikes.
Keller is rocked!
Keller is desperately trying to improve his position but Seppala has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Keller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Keller hang on?
Keller wants to control but Seppala is having none of it.
Seppala is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Seppala lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keller seems to have got his legs back now.
Keller is in a horrible position here. Seppala smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Seppala with good strikes from the mount here!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Seppala! Keller is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henkka Seppala!
An out of breath Henkka Seppala 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 Daniel Garver (ranked 6592 p4p, 611 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 11861 p4p, 764 weight class). Garver comes to the cage accompanied by Carver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Garver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Garver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Garver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garver stuffs the takedown.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garver throws a head kick that misses.
Washington rushes Garver and presses him up against the cage.
Garver gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Daniel Garver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garver scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
That kick from Garver tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Garver circles away.
Garver slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garver, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garver is working Washington over against the cage.
Washington wants a takedown.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
Garver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Garver avoids the damage to the body.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garver's efforts to push away.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Garver avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Garver.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries for a takedown but Garver manages to get underhooks.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Garver stalls.
Garver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garver works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garver.
Garver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garver tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington tries to clinch but Garver moves out of range.
Garver throws a head kick that misses.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garver.
Garver throws a big shot that misses.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Garver moves out of range easily.
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garver slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Garver throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Garver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garver connects with a nice looking jab.
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington tries to move to mount but Garver blocks the move with his legs.
Washington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garver, who protects the arm well.
Garver regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Garver's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to stand and escape but Garver is controlling the position.
Washington trying to control the action but Garver is working from the bottom.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garver defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to control but Garver is keeping him busy.
Garver is holding on to half guard well.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Garver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garver moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Garver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garver to the mat! Garver manages to get full guard.
Garver has his hands on Washington's head, controlling the position.
Garver wants to sweep but no luck.
Garver is working hard here to advance position.
Garver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington is pushing down on Garver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garver is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is thwarting Garver's attempts to control the position.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garver keeps working.
Washington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Garver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garver defend it? Washington steps over the head and cranks it - Garver is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCartney (ranked 4580 p4p, 490 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 8316 p4p, 682 weight class). McCartney's entrance music is Lord of the Boy. A fine choice. Pacquiao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Phenomenal. Austin McCartney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin McCartney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
McCartney jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pacquiao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pacquiao stalling in the clinch.
McCartney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pacquiao slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pacquiao receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao pushes McCartney up against the cage in a clinch.
McCartney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pacquiao up against the cage.
Come on Pacquiao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pacquiao stalling against the cage.
Pacquiao continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacquiao avoiding damage.
McCartney goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacquiao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCartney goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCartney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacquiao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCartney explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pacquiao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCartney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but McCartney isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
McCartney passes Pacquiao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCartney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacquiao is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCartney is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacquiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCartney stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! McCartney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCartney tries to sprawl but Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCartney wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacquiao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCartney manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao won't allow McCartney to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pacquiao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into McCartney's guard.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCartney is trying to keep Pacquiao in close.
McCartney is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pacquiao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McCartney's body to avoid the submission. McCartney has instead reached around Pacquiao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McCartney arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin McCartney!
A victorious Austin McCartney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Manny Pacquiao spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent, but I'm sorry to ruin the party because that belt will soon be mine'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 1427 p4p, 149 weight class) and Hulk Butane (ranked 3419 p4p, 363 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 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
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Butane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man looks to land a right hand but Butane moved out of range.
Butane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Butane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Butane misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man blocking some punches.
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Butane manages to get back to half guard.
Man is pressing down on Butane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Butane is holding on for now.
Man trying to control from half guard but Butane is working away.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butane tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butane is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Butane is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Butane avoids it.
Butane scores with a body shot.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Butane scores with a leg kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butane moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Butane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butane loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man takes a swing at Butane's ribcage but misses.
Man thuds a left hand into Butane's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Butane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Butane connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Butane's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a low kick but Butane moves out of range easily.
Man backing away here, and Butane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man tries to clinch up
enabling Butane to counter with a crisp jab.
Butane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Butane is quick to defend against it.
Butane blocks a jab.
Man thuds a left hand into Butane's body.
Man tries to clinch up but Butane circles away and keeps his distance.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Butane.
Good leg kick by Butane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man cracks the inside of Butane's front leg.
A left lands for Butane.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man is looking to wear down Butane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man misses with a low kick.
Butane thumps Man with a low kick.
Man takes a swing at Butane's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a hook to the side of Butane's head but Butane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Butane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butane in his tracks.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Butane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Butane throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Butane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butane sprawls and moves away.
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 Super Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man drives through and clinches with Butane against the cage.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Butane avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Butane controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butane prevents a body shot from Man.
Man is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Butane can't fight it off and eventually Man manages to take the fight to the floor. Butane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Man stays in close to Butane's body and controls the position.
Man trying to control but Butane is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man advances to half guard.
Butane trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man 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.
Butane is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Butane is trying to get back to full guard.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Butane defends it.
Butane tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butane wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Butane is in trouble now - Man has advanced to mount!
Man is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Man trying to control but Butane is having none of it.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Butane gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Butane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Butane is not content to let Man control the position.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Butane won't allow Man to pass to mount.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Butane's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man trying to control the action but Butane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man rushes Butane and presses him up against the cage.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butane blocks a body shot from Man.
Man takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butane works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Man can't get the takedown.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Butane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butane's elbow.
A body shot lands from Butane.
A nice left hand lands by Butane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butane digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butane scores with a shoulder strike.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Butane controls his hands.
Butane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butane manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane with a nice cross.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Butane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butane misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butane.
Man feints and then cracks Butane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butane down.
Butane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Butane is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man winds up and cracks Butane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butane wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Butane wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butane can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man is nestled in close to Butane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man wants to take a breather but Butane is having none of it.
Butane wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Butane is not content to let Man control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man is stalling here. Butane is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Butane has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Butane working for a choke but Man is defending well.
Man can't escape the position.
Butane trying to control momentarily.
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.
Man can't escape the position.
Butane has good solid back control here.
Man tries to escape the position.
Butane is trying to stick to Man's back but Man is turning into Butane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Butane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Butane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man tries to clinch but Butane moves away
and Butane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Butane is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a low kick but Butane moves out of range easily.
Butane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Butane.
Butane thumps Man with a low kick.
Man misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Butane misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man blocks a jab.
Butane misses with a looping right.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man misses with a body kick.
Butane throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Butane tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butane is out of range and Man settles back down.
Butane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butane.
Butane throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Butane avoids it well and moves away.
Man throws a wild body kick that Butane sees coming a mile off.
Butane punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulk Butane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Butane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Butane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butane is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Hulk Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man swings for the body but Butane moves out of range.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane connects with a single shot there.
Hulk Butane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane working a defensive guard here.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Butane is retaining full guard.
Butane wants to sweep but no luck.
Butane pulls Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Man from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butane wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butane swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Butane misses with a straight left.
Butane clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Butane off balance momentarily.
Butane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butane avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Butane misses with a low kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hulk Butane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man closes the distance and pushes Butane back into the cage.
Butane scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Butane.
Butane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butane is out of range and Man settles back down.
Butane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man tries to clinch up
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butane.
Butane misses with a straight right.
Butane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Butane. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Butane down.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Man walks into a left hand.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Butane.
A jab from Man misses.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butane throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Butane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Man digs a good hook to Butane's body.
Butane scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Butane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane lands a head shot.
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!
Man cracks a nice hook into Butane's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
The fighters circling - Butane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Butane avoids it well and moves away.
Man throws a head kick that Butane semi-blocks.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man digs a good hook to Butane's body.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Butane off balance momentarily.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butane cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butane. Man shrugs it off though.
Man slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man backing away here, and Butane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butane looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Butane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butane.
Butane throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane walks into a left hand.
Butane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butane blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Butane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butane on his heels. He'll look to pass Butane's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Butane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butane wants to sweep but no luck.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Butane is retaining full guard.
Butane trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hulk Butane.
I think Butane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Butane!
Hulk Butane is the new heavyweight champion!
Hulk Butane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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