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KAMIKAZE 73: So What? PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 8053 p4p, 602 weight class) and Jermey Hritzkowin (ranked 20650 p4p, 672 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Hritzkowin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hritzkowin is looking to clinch.
Hritzkowin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Hritzkowin's head.
Hritzkowin tries to move into range but Snow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Snow.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hritzkowin throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow with a jab.
Snow punishes Hritzkowin's body with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Snow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hritzkowin tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hritzkowin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hritzkowin on the side of the head.
Hritzkowin walks into a jab.
Hritzkowin takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hritzkowin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow defending well as Hritzkowin loads up on a big left hand.
Hritzkowin moves into the clinch.
Hritzkowin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hritzkowin blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hritzkowin.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Snow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Hritzkowin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hritzkowin throws a head punch that misses.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hritzkowin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jermey Hritzkowin has been cut.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Hritzkowin lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries a body shot but Hritzkowin blocks it.
Snow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snow gets through Hritzkowin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
A short right from Hritzkowin on the inside.
I was talking to Snow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snow blocks the elbow strike.
Hritzkowin working aggressively here.
Hritzkowin misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Snow.
Snow throws an elbow but it misses.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Hritzkowin controls the action.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hritzkowin lands a body shot.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Snow digs a right hand into Hritzkowin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hritzkowin's gas tank.
Come on Snow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hritzkowin throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands an elbow inside that Hritzkowin shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hritzkowin misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Hritzkowin prevents a body shot from Snow.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Hritzkowin controls the action.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hritzkowin's elbow.
Snow has Hritzkowin pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hritzkowin.
Snow pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hritzkowin.
A short body shot lands from Snow as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hritzkowin.
Snow slows down the pace here.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow blocking some punches.
Hritzkowin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Snow taking a breather.
Snow pushes off an throws an elbow but Hritzkowin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hritzkowin throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hritzkowin is keeping busy.
Snow stalling.
Hritzkowin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Hritzkowin takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hritzkowin on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hritzkowin lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Hritzkowin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermey Hritzkowin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hritzkowin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hritzkowin misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hritzkowin can do to turn this around?
Hritzkowin is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Hritzkowin's head back.
A left and a right from Snow both land. Nice combination.
Snow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jon Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hritzkowin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snow's brow.
Hritzkowin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow misses with an elbow strike.
Hritzkowin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Snow stalling in the clinch.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hritzkowin backwards.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow prevents a body shot from Hritzkowin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hritzkowin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Snow lands an elbow that stopped Hritzkowin in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Snow.
Hritzkowin takes an elbow to the temple.
Hritzkowin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow lands an elbow just above Hritzkowin 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hritzkowin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snow lands an elbow inside.
Hritzkowin is rocked!
Snow prevents a body shot from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow is struggling to control the position.
Hritzkowin misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Snow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hritzkowin seems to have recovered his senses.
Snow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hritzkowin up against the cage.
Snow scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Snow.
Hritzkowin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hritzkowin or not.
Hritzkowin blocks an elbow strike from Snow.
Hritzkowin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hritzkowin takes a shot to the head.
Snow blocks a body shot from Hritzkowin.
A short right from Hritzkowin.
Snow tries a body shot but Hritzkowin blocks it.
Snow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hritzkowin's defenses.
That has opened up Jermey Hritzkowin's cut even more.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hritzkowin lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Snow.
Snow pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hritzkowin avoids a wild elbow strike from Snow.
Hritzkowin letting Snow take a breather here.
Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hritzkowin backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hritzkowin.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hritzkowin backwards.
Snow lands an elbow just above Hritzkowin 's eye.
Snow has Hritzkowin pushed against the cage.
Snow lands an elbow that stopped Hritzkowin in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Jermey Hritzkowin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hritzkowin throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
Hritzkowin dodges an elbow strike from Snow.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow dodges an elbow strike from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Hritzkowin avoids a wild elbow strike from Snow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow stalling.
A short uppercut from Snow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow lands a nice elbow.
Snow leaning against his opponent.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Hritzkowin backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hritzkowin backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow prevents a body shot from Hritzkowin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jermey Hritzkowin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hritzkowin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hritzkowin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow staying out of range there.
Donk. Snow catches Hritzkowin right on the button with a cross.
Snow avoids the head kick by Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Hritzkowin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow throws a shot to the body.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Hritzkowin's head back.
Nice cross by Snow.
Snow cracks Hritzkowin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hritzkowin misses the shot to the body.
Hritzkowin cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Snow clobbers Hritzkowin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hritzkowin scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Hritzkowin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hritzkowin misses with a hook
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hritzkowin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snow is out of range and Hritzkowin settles back down.
Hritzkowin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hritzkowin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Snow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hritzkowin moves into range and clinches up with Snow.
Hritzkowin misses with a body punch.
Snow lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hritzkowin.
Snow stalling in the clinch.
Snow looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snow lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hritzkowin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow blocks an elbow strike.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Hritzkowin misses with the head strike.
Snow lands a body punch.
Hritzkowin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hritzkowin can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Hritzkowin throws a head punch that misses.
Hritzkowin has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Hritzkowin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hritzkowin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snow.
Snow lands an elbow inside that Hritzkowin shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hritzkowin misses with a body punch.
Hritzkowin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hritzkowin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hritzkowin digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hritzkowin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow lands a damaging elbow.
Hritzkowin throws a head punch that misses.
Hritzkowin misses with some punches.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hritzkowin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hritzkowin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hritzkowin misses with some punches.
Hritzkowin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hritzkowin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jermey Hritzkowin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hritzkowin misses with the head strike.
Hritzkowin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow lands an elbow just above Hritzkowin 's eye.
Jermey Hritzkowin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jermey Hritzkowin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Snow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Frankowski (ranked 23945 p4p, 749 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 6354 p4p, 605 weight class). Frankowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pieśń Aniołów. Jake Frankowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Frankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankowski connects with a looping right hand.
Frankowski swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Frankowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Frankowski 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.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frankowski, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankowski breaks from the clinch.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Frankowski.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankowski.
Frankowski throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Frankowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frankowski throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Frankowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Frankowski throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thomas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frankowski.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frankowski.
Frankowski looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Frankowski misses the target.
Frankowski misses the shot to the body.
Jake Frankowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Frankowski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Frankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frankowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frankowski.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frankowski misses with a looping right.
Frankowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas slips under a jab from Frankowski.
Frankowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frankowski misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankowski misses with an uppercut.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frankowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jake Frankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Frankowski.
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frankowski is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Frankowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frankowski manages to break the clinch.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankowski.
Frankowski misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Frankowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Frankowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frankowski throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankowski looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Frankowski swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Frankowski tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Frankowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frankowski throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frankowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Frankowski misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Frankowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Frankowski.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frankowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Frankowski misses its intended target.
Frankowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frankowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankowski throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Frankowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas moves out of range as Frankowski strikes.
Frankowski looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frankowski with a body shot.
Frankowski scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
A slow jab from Frankowski misses its intended target.
Frankowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Frankowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Frankowski wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frankowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankowski misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Frankowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frankowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frankowski throws an off balance right hand
and Frankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frankowski. Frankowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ieuan Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frankowski looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Frankowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a head kick. That will keep Frankowski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thomas misses with the combination.
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!
Frankowski throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has Frankowski pressed against the cage, preventing Frankowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frankowski working hard to break the clinch.
Frankowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas prevents Frankowski from breaking the clinch.
Frankowski tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Frankowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frankowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frankowski leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankowski misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frankowski swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas slips a straight right by Frankowski.
Frankowski misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankowski.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frankowski pinned against the cage. Frankowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jake Frankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
Frankowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Frankowski backing up. Frankowski nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
Frankowski misses with an uppercut
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankowski scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Frankowski.
Frankowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Frankowski backing up. Frankowski nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankowski throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frankowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frankowski swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Frankowski.
Frankowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Frankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Frankowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Frankowski misses with a looping left.
Frankowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frankowski as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Frankowski.
Thomas throws a right hand that Frankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Frankowski also avoids with ease.
Frankowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frankowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frankowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frankowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
A big left from Frankowski misses.
Frankowski lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frankowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Frankowski there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Frankowski throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a fast counter high kick but Frankowski manages to duck under it in time.
Frankowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frankowski checks the leg kick.
Thomas slips a straight right by Frankowski.
Frankowski misses the body punch
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankowski.
Frankowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frankowski thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Frankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frankowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Frankowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Frankowski finds it's target.
Frankowski misses with a straight right.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frankowski throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Frankowski misses with a right hand
and Frankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frankowski throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankowski.
Frankowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankowski misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankowski misses with an uppercut
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Frankowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jake Frankowski has been cut.
Frankowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Frankowski.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Frankowski scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Frankowski.
Frankowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Frankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankowski misses with a straight left.
Frankowski misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankowski looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Frankowski misses the target.
Frankowski loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Frankowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frankowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frankowski looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Frankowski misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Frankowski throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Frankowski.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frankowski pushes Thomas off but Thomas dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankowski wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas staying calm.
Ieuan Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frankowski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jake Frankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankowski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas blocks Frankowski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieuan Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieuan Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Shanti (ranked 6703 p4p, 625 weight class) and Johnny Lawler (ranked 6954 p4p, 633 weight class). Lawler has chosen The Ghost of Tom Joad - Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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18
170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagat Shanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawler manages to avoid it.
Shanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawler under the eye.
Shanti misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Shanti.
Shanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanti looks to land a right hand but Lawler moved out of range.
Shanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Shanti.
Lawler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanti throws a nice looking combination but Lawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler wants to counter the offense by Shanti and move into the clinch position.
Shanti misses with a body shot.
Shanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanti.
Shanti throws a right hand that misses
and Lawler moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shanti's brow.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lawler.
Shanti can't find room to land a body shot as Lawler controls the action.
Shanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shanti throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Shanti 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shanti.
Lawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shanti.
Lawler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shanti.
Shanti scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawler tries to counter with a clinch but Shanti shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Lawler.
Lawler wants to counter with a clinch but Shanti pushes him away.
Shanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shanti misses with a right hand
and Lawler counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Lawler.
It looks like Sagat Shanti has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanti tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
Lawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shanti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawler blocks a body shot from Shanti.
Lawler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shanti.
A frustrated look appears on Shanti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Shanti tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Shanti back against the cage.
Shanti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawler lands an elbow that stopped Shanti in his tracks for a moment.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
Shanti dodges an elbow strike from Lawler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanti.
Lawler lands an elbow just above Shanti 's eye.
Shanti tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Shanti back against the cage.
Shanti misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler prevents Shanti from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shanti's brow.
Shanti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shanti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sagat Shanti's cut is getting worse.
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!
Lawler throws an elbow that misses.
Lawler prevents a body shot from Shanti.
Shanti blocks an elbow strike.
Lawler lands an elbow that stopped Shanti in his tracks for a moment.
Lawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sagat Shanti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lawler tries to land knees in the clinch but Shanti avoids the damage to the body.
Shanti misses with the head strike.
A short left from Shanti.
Lawler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shanti blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shanti's brow.
Lawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shanti's defenses.
Shanti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shanti cracks Lawler with a nice body shot.
Shanti managing to block the knees to the body from Lawler.
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 Sagat Shanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sagat Shanti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Shanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler tries to counter with a clinch but Shanti shakes him off and moves away.
Shanti misses with a two punch combination.
Lawler tries to counter with a clinch but Shanti shakes him off and moves away.
Lawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shanti misses with a combination
and Lawler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanti avoids the elbow strike from Lawler, against the cage.
Lawler misses with an elbow strike.
Shanti misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shanti fails to land.
Lawler just leaning against Shanti, taking a breather.
Shanti tries to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler lands an elbow inside that Shanti shrugs off.
Shanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawler's elbow.
Shanti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shanti's defenses.
Lawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Shanti controls his hands.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
Shanti wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawler won't allow it.
Shanti swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler misses with an elbow strike.
Lawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lawler throws an elbow but misses.
Lawler prevents a body shot from Shanti.
Shanti takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawler lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Sagat Shanti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sagat Shanti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Lawler!
A very excited looking Johnny Lawler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Sagat Shanti spoke after the fight, saying 'Jungle warfare is a bitch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Wood (ranked 6512 p4p, 569 weight class) and Morgan More (ranked 6260 p4p, 563 weight class). Morgan More has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Landon Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morgan More!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood moves in looking to clinch but More pushes him off.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
More shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
More is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
More misses with a double jab.
Wood darts in looking for a takedown but More gets double underhooks and turns Wood into the cage.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but More seems unphased.
More is rocked!
Wood shoots in but no luck this time.
More is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
More doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps More thinking.
Nice takedown defense from More. No joy for Wood on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BOOM! Wood lands a beautiful left hook that drops More. More tries to recover but Wood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and More lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Wood!
After the fight, Landon Wood 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Rock (ranked 4496 p4p, 493 weight class) and Thomas Watson (ranked 9441 p4p, 776 weight class). Lance Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Watson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rock was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Rock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson stands up over Rock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watson tries to clinch up
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watsons head.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock lands a body punch.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Watson is struggling to control the position.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watson.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Watson blocks a body shot from Rock.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watson lands a nice uppercut.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson tries to land a body kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Rock is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rock slips under a jab from Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Rock jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lance Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Rock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rock duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Watson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock misses with a jab to the body
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson looks to clinch
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock blocks a jab.
Watson misses the body punch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson prevents a body shot from Rock.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock blocking some punches.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock has Watson pressed against the cage.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas Watson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rock is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock connects with a jab.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Watson misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Watson clinches.
Watson prevents Rock from breaking the clinch.
Watson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson prevents a body shot from Rock.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Thomas Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Watson.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
An out of breath Lance Rock 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bullocks (ranked 4574 p4p, 476 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 17921 p4p, 742 weight class). Bullocks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New Age. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Harry Bullocks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
256 lbs
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241 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bullocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullocks misses with a straight left.
Bullocks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidov.
Bullocks scores with a jab to the head.
Bullocks takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov misses with a left hand
and Bullocks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullocks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Bullocks moved out of range nicely.
Khalidov throws a right hand that misses
and Bullocks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khalidov thinking.
Bullocks throws a lazy right hand but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Khalidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidov misses the target.
Bullocks is looking for a counter combo.
Bullocks punishes Khalidov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullocks punishes Khalidov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullocks throws a jab when Khalidov was well out of range.
Bullocks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullocks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidov.
Bullocks throws a lazy right hand but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullocks ducks right into an uppercut from Khalidov.
The fighters circling - Bullocks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bullocks misses with a hook.
Bullocks slips under a jab.
Khalidov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bullocks to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullocks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullocks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Khalidov misses.
Bullocks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullocks throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bullocks.
Bullocks misses with an uppercut.
Bullocks misses with an uppercut. Khalidov saw that one coming.
Bullocks digs a good body shot into Khalidov's ribs.
Bullocks throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidov's shoulder, as Khalidov tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khalidov throws out a loose jab but Bullocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidov misses with a combination
and Bullocks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullocks throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.
Khalidov throws a lazy body kick
and Bullocks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullocks ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Khalidov misses with a body shot.
Khalidov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullocks slips under a jab.
Khalidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullocks looks to throw the jab but Khalidov is out of range.
Khalidov defending well as Bullocks loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullocks.
Bullocks lands a body shot.
Bullocks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullocks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidov manages to avoid it.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullocks takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Bullocks lands a big uppercut and Khalidov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khalidov looks OK. Bullocks waves Khalidov back to his feet!
Khalidov is rocked!
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throws a looping overhand right but Bullocks ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullocks finish him?
Khalidov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullocks throws a shot from downtown. Khalidov moves away and avoids it.
Bullocks slips under a jab from Khalidov.
Khalidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Khalidov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khalidov.
Khalidov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullocks.
Bullocks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullocks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullocks manages to avoid it.
Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullocks.
Khalidov wants to clinch up but Bullocks keeps it at a distance.
Bullocks swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalidov.
Khalidov looks to throw the jab but Bullocks is out of range.
As Khalidov backs away, Bullocks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bullocks tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khalidov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalidov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullocks doesn't seem bothered though.
Khalidov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bullocks.
Bullocks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Khalidov responds with a good body kick, but Bullocks manages to step out the way in time.
Khalidov throws an overhand right that lands on Bullocks's shoulder, as Bullocks tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bullocks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalidov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidov, as that shot connected.
Bullocks takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullocks counters with a nice right hand that sends Khalidov toppling to the canvas! Khalidov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bullocks finish him?!
Bullocks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalidov throws the kick towards the body but Bullocks avoids it.
Khalidov misses with the combination.
Khalidov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullocks throws out the jab.
Bullocks misses with a body shot.
Bullocks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullocks moves forwards but Khalidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a hook but Bullocks avoids it easily.
Bullocks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bullocks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khalidov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullocks.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut
and Bullocks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bullocks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khalidov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bullocks circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Khalidov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bullocks follows Khalidov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Bullocks!
An out of breath Harry Bullocks 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Jourgensen (ranked 2674 p4p, 42 weight class) and Linc Laotzu (ranked 6862 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jourgensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Al Jourgensen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Linc Laotzu's chin.
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20
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Jourgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Linc Laotzu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jourgensen misses with a two punch combination.
Jourgensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jourgensen misses with a two punch combination.
Laotzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jourgensen drops Laotzu with a right and a left! Jourgensen comes rushing in but Laotzu regains his composure and manages to keep Jourgensen in guard.
Laotzu is rocked!
It looks like Linc Laotzu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jourgensen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Laotzu's head off the mat! Laotzu is out! He's out! Jourgensen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Al Jourgensen!
A very excited looking Al Jourgensen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Twelf Thermandin (ranked 2057 p4p, 278 weight class) and Junior Borg (ranked 3242 p4p, 422 weight class). Borg has chosen Don't Borg Out as his entrance music. 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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46
202 lbs
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203 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
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Borg!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg scores with a nice strike.
Borg throws a hook but Thermandin blocks it.
Thermandin tries to counter with a takedown but Borg is quick to defend against it.
Thermandin tries to keep at a distance but Borg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borg is looking to break free of the clinch but Thermandin has double underhooks.
Borg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Borg breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Borg misses.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thermandin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
Borg lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg misses the shot to the body.
Borg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermandin defending well as Borg loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
Borg throws a nice head kick!
Junior Borg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borg throws a hook but Thermandin blocks it.
Borg misses with a looping right.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
Borg throws a head kick but Thermandin moves out of range.
Thermandin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borg sprawls and moves away.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borg throws a head kick but Thermandin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Borg misses its intended target.
A combination from Borg does no damage.
Thermandin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thermandin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg 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.
Borg throws a head kick that misses
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg is looking to escape.
Borg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thermandin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Borg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermandin.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
Borg just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Borg.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
Borg misses with an uppercut. Thermandin saw that one coming.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg wants to get back to his feet.
Thermandin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg scores with a jab. Thermandin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Borg throws a lazy head kick
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Borg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thermandin is controlling him.
Borg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg throws a hook to the side of Thermandin's head but Thermandin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thermandin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borg.
Thermandin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borg throws a lazy right hand but Thermandin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Thermandin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borg sprawls and moves away.
Borg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermandin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
Borg misses with a wild combination.
Thermandin defending well as Borg loads up on a big left hand.
Borg connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Borg dominated that round.
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.
Borg swings for the body but Thermandin moves out of range.
Borg misses with a double jab.
Thermandin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borg clobbers Thermandin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Borg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Borg misses
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borg!
Borg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borg bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Borg misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermandin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Thermandin moves out of range easily.
Borg misses with a double jab.
Thermandin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borg sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Borg.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borg lands a really nice looking cross but Thermandin seems unphased.
A big right from Borg misses.
Thermandin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Borg throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thermandin tries to counter with a takedown but Borg is quick to defend against it.
Borg throws an off balance right hand
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Thermandin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thermandin stands and steps away. Borg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Borg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borg.
Thermandin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borg sprawls and moves away.
Borg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thermandin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Borg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Borg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermandin manages to avoid it.
Borg looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermandin is just out of range.
Thermandin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Borg throws a poor cross that misses
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Thermandin stands up and waves to Borg to follow him.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thermandin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg digs a good hook to Thermandin's body.
Borg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borg takes a swing at Thermandin's ribcage but misses.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Borg misses with a straight left.
Thermandin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borg sprawls and moves away.
Borg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control.
Borg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thermandin is controlling him well.
Borg tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Borg wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite having Borg's back, Thermandin says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Borg seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermandin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Borg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thermandin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thermandin dodges the punch combination from Borg.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Thermandin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borg throws a shot from downtown. Thermandin moves away and avoids it.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thermandin feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg misses with a straight right.
Borg misses the shot to the body.
Thermandin avoids the head kick by Borg.
Thermandin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg misses with a looping left.
Thermandin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thermandin avoids the head kick by Borg.
Borg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borg misses with a hook.
Junior Borg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borg looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermandin is just out of range.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Thermandin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borg throws a head kick but Thermandin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thermandin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Thermandin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borg.
Borg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick
and Thermandin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borg's guard.
Borg is wriggling around but Thermandin manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borg manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermandin manages to avoid it.
Borg misses with a lunging right hand
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borg won't be happy with that.
Borg wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twelf Thermandin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borg wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin is dominant here and he's now got Borg's back!
Borg is trying to stand back up.
Thermandin decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg throws out a powerful jab.
Borg looks to throw the jab but Thermandin is out of range.
Thermandin attempts a counter takedown but Borg avoids it well and moves away.
Borg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borg.
Thermandin blocks a jab.
Borg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermandin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Borg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Borg!
An out of breath Junior Borg 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mana Festation (ranked 439 p4p, 19 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3082 p4p, 153 weight class). The key to victory for Mana Festation has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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139 lbs
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148 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Festation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a body kick.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Festation sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Festation was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a right hand
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Festation looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Festation blocks a jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
Smith is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith 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.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Festation counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Smith has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
The defeated Peter Smith had this to say: 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 766 p4p, 37 weight class) and Yogi Dhamma (ranked 3011 p4p, 148 weight class). Yeboah comes to the cage accompanied by Lionel Richie - All Night Long. Dhamma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power Of Soul. Yogi Dhamma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
149 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yogi Dhamma!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeboah connects with a body shot.
Dhamma gets a double leg takedown into Yeboah's guard.
Yeboah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhamma lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeboah is keeping the position for now.
Yeboah is trying to keep Dhamma in close.
Dhamma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yeboah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yeboah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yeboah!
Yeboah is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dhamma looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yeboah gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dhamma is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yeboah lets go of the hold and Dhamma can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambulo Yeboah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sambulo Yeboah made sure he mentioned BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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