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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noel Slager (ranked 8974 p4p, 331 weight class) and Masatoshi Shinosaki (ranked 23589 p4p, 362 weight class). Slager kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Best UFC entrance of all time!!!. Shinosaki has chosen Rae Sremmurd - Black Beatles ft. Gucci Mane as his entrance music. Noel Slager has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noel Slager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masatoshi Shinosaki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinosaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slager shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinosaki tries to sprawl out of it but Slager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shinosaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shinosaki slips under a jab from Slager.
Slager avoids the head kick by Shinosaki.
Shinosaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Slager.
Shinosaki misses with a double jab.
As Shinosaki looks to move away, Slager throws a big counter combo but Shinosaki just gets out of the way.
Shinosaki gets a clinch.
Slager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shinosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shinosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slager is trying to pull guard but Shinosaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slager lands an uppercut.
Shinosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Shinosaki. That snapped Slager's head back.
It looks like Noel Slager has been cut.
Slager walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slager is rocked!
Slager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slager shoots for a double leg takedown but Shinosaki sprawls well. He's pushed Slager's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shinosaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slager is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Slager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slager ducks straight into an uppercut from Shinosaki and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Slager manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Slager is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinosaki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shinosaki weaves into range and cracks Slager right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Slager goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Shinosaki is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masatoshi Shinosaki!
Noel Slager spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry, i lost but i'll be back better and stronger as ever'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Colde (ranked 4825 p4p, 157 weight class) and Ricardo Stewart (ranked 7935 p4p, 212 weight class). Ivor Colde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivor Colde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart misses with a combination
and Colde counters with a single leg into guard. Stewart didn't expect that.
Colde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stewart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Colde has Stewart in his guard.
Colde looking for a sweep. Not yet Colde, not yet.
Stewart drops back looking for a leg! Colde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colde manages to kick Stewart off! Stewart jumps back into Colde's guard.
Colde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Colde wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colde seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard.
Colde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stewart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colde is controlling him.
Stewart being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colde controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot
and Colde counters with a shoot takedown. Stewart fights it but they end up in guard.
Colde content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Colde dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colde feinted with a counter takedown.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart misses with a leg kick
and Colde decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stewart's guard.
Stewart kicks Colde off and gets to his feet.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses
and Colde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Colde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stewart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Colde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stewart looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colde counters with a takedown into side control.
Stewart tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colde keeps control of the position easily here as Stewart tries to buck him off.
Colde has the hooks in. Stewart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Colde has got one arm under Stewart's chin. This could be trouble... Stewart trying to control the other hand but Colde gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stewart has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivor Colde!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Friedrich (ranked 6304 p4p, 280 weight class) and Paul Malone (ranked 4006 p4p, 206 weight class). Malone has chosen Kanye West - Black Skinhead as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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131 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Niklas Friedrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Malone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedrich lands a glancing blow to the side of Malone's head.
Friedrich looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone with the counter takedown but Friedrich avoids it easily.
Niklas Friedrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrich clinches with his opponent.
Friedrich lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Friedrich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malone wants a takedown.
Friedrich lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Friedrich.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Niklas Friedrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedrich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malone or not.
A short right from Friedrich on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedrich lands with a short shot to the head.
Friedrich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Friedrich lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Paul Malone has been cut.
Friedrich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malone uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friedrich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friedrich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friedrich!
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Malone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Friedrich sits in half guard.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Friedrich from advancing position.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Malone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.
Malone is positioning himself well to prevent Friedrich advancing to mount.
Friedrich trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone has his hands clasped together around Friedrich's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Friedrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Malone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Friedrich closes the distance and clinches.
Friedrich prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Friedrich.
Friedrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedrich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Niklas Friedrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Malone.
Friedrich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Malone is controlling Friedrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Friedrich is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Friedrich is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Friedrich from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedrich throws a good cross that connects.
Friedrich moves into the clinch.
Friedrich has picked Malone up - he's going for a ride! Friedrich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Friedrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malone trying to control here.
Malone wants to improve his position but Friedrich is controlling well.
Malone keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.
Friedrich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Friedrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone is controlling Friedrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malone trying to control but Friedrich postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone keeping hold of Friedrich's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Friedrich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Friedrich instigates a clinch.
Friedrich is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Friedrich down to the mat. Friedrich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Friedrich. Those never looked like landing.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Friedrich.
Malone with the counter takedown but Friedrich avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Friedrich finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedrich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Malone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friedrich sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Friedrich tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Malone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Malone!
A determined Paul Malone didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Conlon (ranked 4024 p4p, 489 weight class) and Derek David (ranked 22410 p4p, 786 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek David!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David wants to clinch.
Conlon swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
Conlon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conlon is in David's guard.
Conlon throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conlon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conlon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Conlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conlon throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Conlon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but David frees his head nicely. Oh but Conlon has switched to an armbar! David is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Conlon!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Conlon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIchael Henley (ranked 3517 p4p, 449 weight class) and Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 2983 p4p, 394 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Manjuelez's choice of entrance music: el Jarabe Tapatio. MIchael Henley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 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
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, MIchael Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henley is defended easily by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MIchael Henley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manjuelez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henley shoots for a double leg takedown but Manjuelez sprawls well. He's pushed Henley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henley shoots in for a takedown but Manjuelez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henley.
No luck for Henley with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henley wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley tries to counter with a takedown but Manjuelez is quick to defend against it.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manjuelez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manjuelez wants to counter the offense by Henley and move into the clinch position.
Manjuelez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henley was covering up waiting for the punch and Manjuelez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Manjuelez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manjuelez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in 道場 inform me that Manjuelez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manjuelez trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Manjuelez is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Manjuelez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Manjuelez seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manjuelez trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Manjuelez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manjuelez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manjuelez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manjuelez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henley wants it to stay on the feet.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown but Henley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manjuelez's waist but Manjuelez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henley off to one side.
Henley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manjuelez defends it nicely.
Manjuelez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Manjuelez. No joy for Henley on that attempt.
Manjuelez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manjuelez sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manjuelez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henley wants to sweep but no luck.
Manjuelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manjuelez wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manjuelez tries to free his leg and advance position but Henley is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Manjuelez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manjuelez's waist but Manjuelez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henley off to one side.
Manjuelez is looking for the big counter here.
Henley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manjuelez was covering up waiting for the punch and Henley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pablo Manjuelez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manjuelez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley wants to stand but Manjuelez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez has control of Henley's left arm, preventing Henley from doing any damage.
Manjuelez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manjuelez is trying to hold Henley in close to prevent damage but Henley has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Manjuelez is doing well to control the position and prevent Henley from advancing to side control.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Manjuelez is defending well.
Henley decides to stand and escape the position.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manjuelez as he avoids it easily.
Henley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manjuelez feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manjuelez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manjuelez wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley fails with the takedown
and Manjuelez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manjuelez has Henley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henley just leaning against Manjuelez, taking a breather.
Manjuelez breaks the clinch.
Manjuelez leaves Henley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henley shoots in but Manjuelez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henley shoots in looking for a takedown but Manjuelez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Manjuelez as Henley shoots in.
Henley shoots for a double leg takedown but Manjuelez sprawls well. He's pushed Henley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Manjuelez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manjuelez stuffs the takedown attempt from Henley. Henley gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henley enables Manjuelez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manjuelez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manjuelez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manjuelez is looking to take a break and control but Henley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manjuelez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Manjuelez slows the pace down.
Manjuelez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manjuelez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manjuelez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Manjuelez 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!
Manjuelez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manjuelez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henley.
Manjuelez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manjuelez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manjuelez has a takedown stuffed.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manjuelez sprawls well. Manjuelez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henley gets slowly back to his feet.
Manjuelez throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manjuelez wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Henley avoids it this time.
Henley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manjuelez is fending him off so far but Henley persists. Nope, Manjuelez circles away and we're back to standing.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henley shoots in looking for a takedown. Manjuelez tries to sprawl out of it but Henley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manjuelez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Henley with that takedown attempt.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henley.
Manjuelez throws out a counter right but Henley avoids it with no problem.
Manjuelez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henley pinned against the cage. Henley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manjuelez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henley to the mat! Henley manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manjuelez postures up in Henley's guard and throws a big left but Henley blocks it.
Manjuelez looking to pass the guard.
Manjuelez stays in close to Henley's body and controls the position.
Manjuelez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manjuelez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manjuelez passes Henley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manjuelez uses his free foot to push down on Henley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henley.
Manjuelez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablo Manjuelez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MIchael Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manjuelez working for a submission but Henley is keeping him at bay.
Manjuelez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Manjuelez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manjuelez 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spirit Bear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Provenza (ranked 2803 p4p, 362 weight class) and Matthew Baine (ranked 20861 p4p, 746 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Provenza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Madreblu - Certamente. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
165 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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24
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Baine!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baine throws a jab when Provenza was well out of range.
Provenza fails with a takedown attempt.
Baine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Provenza darts in and clinches Baine up against the cage.
Provenza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baine to keep the fight standing.
Baine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Provenza has him pressed against the cage.
Provenza is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Provenza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Provenza fails to pull guard.
Provenza tries for a takedown but Baine manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baine has had enough of the clinch but Provenza keeps him there for the moment.
Baine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Baine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Provenza doesn't seem phased though.
Provenza blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine tries to land a body kick
and Provenza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Provenza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Provenza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Baine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Provenza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baine trying to control here.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza slips a nice elbow through Baine's hands, connecting with Baine's forehead.
Provenza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Provenza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Provenza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baine trying to control but Provenza postures up.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Provenza working the head and body with strikes.
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Baine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
Provenza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza wants to pass to mount but Baine is defending the position.
Baine tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control.
Baine is trying to maintain the position but Provenza is very close to passing his half guard.
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Baine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
Baine tries to get to full guard but Provenza has control of the leg.
Provenza is thwarting Baine's attempts to control the position.
Provenza looks to land a strike but Baine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Baine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Provenza manages to get himself to full guard.
Provenza is looking for a triangle here but Baine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenza is trying to improve his position.
Baine wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his arm.
Provenza tries to buck Baine off but Baine is having none of it.
Baine wants to stand but Provenza has his arm trapped.
Baine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provenza keeps working.
Baine tries to stand but Provenza is controlling his head.
Provenza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baine off and has taken his back!
Provenza looking for the choke from the back.
Provenza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Baine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Provenza drives through and clinches with Baine against the cage.
Baine wants to get back to striking at distance but Provenza won't allow it.
Provenza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baine can do to turn this around?
Baine prevents the takedown attempt.
Provenza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Provenza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Provenza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Baine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Provenza shoots in and bounces Baine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baine working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baine looking for a sweep. Not yet Baine, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza throws an elbow that misses. Baine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Provenza's guard. Nice move by Baine!
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully.
Provenza has his foot on Baine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baine works his way back into a safe position though.
Baine looking to pass the guard.
Baine pushes down on Provenza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Provenza is not content to let Baine control the position.
Provenza actively working from the bottom here.
Baine slows the pace down in half guard.
Baine trying to control the action but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Provenza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Provenza wants to sweep here but Baine controlling him for the moment.
Baine is looking to stand up but Provenza won't let him.
Baine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baine wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Provenza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baine tries to keep at a distance but Provenza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baine tries to break the clinch but Provenza is controlling the position.
Provenza wants to take the fight to the mat but Baine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baine is trying to force a seperation but Provenza has the dominant position.
Baine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baine scores with a kick to the body.
Provenza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Provenza under the eye.
Baine misses with a leg kick
and Provenza counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baine, who protects the arm well.
Baine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baine wants to control but Provenza postures up.
Provenza lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Provenza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Provenza swings around for an armbar but Baine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Provenza's guard.
Baine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully.
Provenza pulls Baine in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that second round.
That's time! Provenza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Provenza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Provenza throws the left hand but Baine avoids the punch easily.
Baine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Provenza.
Provenza lands a glancing blow to the side of Baine's head.
Baine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Provenza looks to score with a jab to the body but Baine is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Baine misses.
Silvio Provenza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baine looks to land a left hand but Provenza moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Baine.
A left lands for Baine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza throws a hook to the side of Baine's head but Baine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Baine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Provenza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Provenza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Provenza looking to score a takedown here. Baine is defending well but Provenza drives through and ends up in Baine's guard.
Baine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Provenza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Provenza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Provenza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baine 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 Provenza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Provenza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Provenza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthew Baine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Provenza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baine manages to avoid it.
Silvio Provenza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baine.
Provenza misses the body punch
and Baine counters with a straight right hand.
Provenza has closed the distance and engaged Baine in a clinch.
Provenza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Provenza manages to break the clinch.
Provenza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baine.
Baine misses with a double jab
and Provenza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baine won't be happy with that.
Provenza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Provenza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Provenza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza throws an elbow but Baine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Provenza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Provenza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Provenza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baine parries the strikes from Provenza easily there. Provenza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baine to escape.
Silvio Provenza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Provenza working away.
Baine is trying to escape the position but Provenza is controlling the position.
Baine is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Provenza controlling the position from side mount.
Baine struggling a bit here.
Provenza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Baine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matthew Baine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Provenza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Provenza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Robbins (ranked 407 p4p, 54 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 9859 p4p, 777 weight class). Robbins comes to the cage accompanied by Big Iron. Marty Robbins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
187 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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186 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robbins punishes Gustin's body with a nice straight punch.
Robbins avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Robbins.
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Robbins ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
Gustin stalks Robbins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robbins's face. Robbins staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Gustin throws the left hand but Robbins avoids the punch easily.
Gustin slips under a jab from Robbins.
Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gustin.
Gustin ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Gustin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robbins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gustin scrambles back to his feet.
Gustin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Robbins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Robbins!
After the big win, Marty Robbins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suicide Bunny (ranked 1962 p4p, 265 weight class) and Yordan Andonov (ranked 2248 p4p, 302 weight class). Yordan Andonov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andonov somewhat.
Bunny rushes Andonov and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bunny.
Bunny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andonovs head.
Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
Bunny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny just leaning against Andonov, taking a breather.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Bunny.
Bunny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andonov.
Andonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunny.
Bunny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny is trying to stall.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny stops a takedown attempt from Andonov.
Bunny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bunny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonov blocks a body shot from Bunny.
Bunny lands a body punch.
Bunny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andonovs head.
Andonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andonov tries for a takedown but Bunny manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
Bunny digs a right hand underneath Andonov's ribcage. Andonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bunny.
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonov.
Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Andonov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Bunny.
Bunny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
A short left from Bunny.
Bunny has a couple of punches blocked by Andonov.
Andonov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bunny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andonov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bunny is defending well.
Andonov blocks an uppercut.
Bunny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.
Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonov being controlled against the cage.
Bunny lands a shot to the body.
Andonov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.
Bunny digs a right hand underneath Andonov's ribcage. Andonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov blocking some punches.
Andonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bunny is working Andonov over against the cage.
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!
Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonov being controlled against the cage.
Bunny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonov's elbow.
Bunny struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonov controls his hands.
Bunny scores with a shot to the side of Andonov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suicide Bunny dominated that round.
That's time! Bunny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonov with the counter takedown but Bunny avoids it easily.
Bunny has managed to clinch.
Bunny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andonov can do to turn this around?
Bunny lands with a light punch inside.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunny pushes Andonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunny lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Andonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Bunny to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonov has Bunny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bunny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
Andonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bunny lands a body punch.
Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bunny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunny gets through Andonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunny is pressed up against the cage. Andonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunny down to the mat. Bunny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suicide Bunny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunny takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bunny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Bunny.
A nice left hand lands by Bunny.
Bunny tries a body shot but Andonov blocks it.
Bunny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunny just leaning against Andonov, taking a breather.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Bunny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bunny avoiding damage.
Bunny seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bunny working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Suicide Bunny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bunny misses with some punches.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.
Andonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunny tries to sprawl out of it but Andonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunny pushes Andonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bunny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bunny lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonov.
Andonov is breathing heavily.
Andonov goes for a takedown attempt but Bunny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suicide Bunny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunny moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunny.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
Andonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andonov gets tackled into the cage by Bunny. Bunny maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suicide Bunny dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunny clinches up with Andonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunny lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Andonov is looking for a takedown.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny misses with some punches.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny lands a right hand.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunny is pressed up against the cage. Andonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunny down to the mat. Bunny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andonov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andonov tries for a takedown but Bunny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunny tries to clinch but Andonov moves out of range.
Bunny is looking to clinch but Andonov is avoiding it.
Bunny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andonov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andonov.
Andonov works over Bunny with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andonov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andonov uses it to pass to side control.
Bunny takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bunny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andonov on the ground.
Bunny taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonov slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Bunny.
Andonov is landing with some decent strikes but Bunny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bunny tries to hold on but Andonov postures up.
Andonov lands a nice shot to the head.
Bunny is desperately trying to improve his position but Andonov has a good base and remains in mount.
Andonov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yordan Andonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andonov cracks Bunny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andonov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunny throwing hammer fists to the chest of Andonov. What's that going to do exactly?
Andonov cracks Bunny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bunny is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Bunny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunny throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Andonov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bunny scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Andonov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Andonov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
Yordan Andonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Mon Ami (ranked 2158 p4p, 289 weight class) and Donnito Mustacho (ranked 703 p4p, 105 weight class). Mon Ami kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y-DjurrO08. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Paul Mon Ami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnito Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mon Ami misses with a looping right.
Mon Ami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mon Ami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mon Ami tries a body shot but Mustacho blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Mon Ami.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mon Ami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mon Ami misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mon Ami tries to throw a body punch but Mustacho avoids it by throwing Mon Ami back against the cage.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Mon Ami.
A short uppercut from Mustacho.
Mustacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mon Ami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mon Ami's elbow.
Mustacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mon Ami misses with a punch on the inside.
Mon Ami tries to work over Mustacho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustacho can't find room to land a body shot as Mon Ami controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Mon Ami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a head punch that misses.
Mon Ami blocks a body shot from Mustacho.
Mon Ami is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustacho.
Nice body punch from Mustacho.
Mustacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mon Ami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Mon Ami is trying to stall.
Mon Ami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustacho.
Mustacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mon Ami backwards.
Mon Ami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mon Amis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mon Ami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustacho misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mon Ami fails to land.
Mustacho digs a right hand into Mon Ami's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mon Ami's gas tank.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mustacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mon Ami is rocked!
Mon Ami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Mon Ami is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Mustacho fails to land.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Mon Ami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustacho's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mon Ami.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Mon Ami.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Mon Ami is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho throws a head punch that misses.
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Mon Ami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Mon Ami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustacho.
Mon Ami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mon Ami misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Mon Ami.
Mon Ami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Mon Ami.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Mon Ami.
Mon Ami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mon Ami blocking some punches.
Mon Ami seems to have got his legs back now.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mon Ami tries to clinch but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho throws out a counter right but Mon Ami avoids it with no problem.
Donnito Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mon Ami with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mon Ami.
Mustacho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mon Ami under the eye.
Mustacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mon Ami.
It seemed like Mustacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mustacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Mon Ami tries to clinch but Mustacho is having none of it.
Mustacho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Mon Ami misses
and Mustacho counters with a huge left! Mon Ami is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mustacho isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mon Ami from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mustacho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnito Mustacho!
A victorious Donnito Mustacho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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