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TGC 57: Hepple vs Umarov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Von Spee (ranked 2129 p4p, 302 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 4055 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximilian Von Spee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marceau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Spee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marceau checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spee misses the target.
Von Spee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Spee misses with a low kick.
Marceau throws a hook but Von Spee blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marceau, right into the meat.
Von Spee defending well as Marceau loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Spee throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Von Spee sizes up Marceau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Von Spee misses with a looping right.
Jab from Von Spee.
Marceau lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau slips under a jab from Von Spee.
Marceau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marceau defending well as Von Spee loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spee misses the target.
Von Spee scores with a leg kick.
Von Spee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Marceau misses.
Von Spee throws a chopping leg kick but Marceau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marceau slips under a jab.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Von Spee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Spee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Spee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Spee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Spee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marceau.
Von Spee looks to land a right hand but Marceau moved out of range.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Von Spee.
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Spee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marceau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Spee missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Spee connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Spee misses the jab.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Von Spee.
Marceau unleashes a big counter combination but Von Spee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Spee throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Spee misses with a looping right.
Von Spee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Von Spee lands a leg kick that knocks Marceau off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Spee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marceau keeps Von Spee at a distance using the push kick.
Marceau misses with a wild body shot.
Von Spee throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Marceau lands a jab to Von Spee's midsection.
Von Spee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Spee is breathing heavily.
Marceau connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Spee throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spee misses the target.
A nice side step and Marceau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marceau connects with an inside leg kick.
Marceau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marceau lands a slapping body shot.
Von Spee scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Spee ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a good cross that connects.
Marceau takes one to the chin there.
Von Spee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Marceau flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Spee steps away.
Von Spee misses with a straight left.
Marceau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Spee throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximilian Von Spee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Spee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Spee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marceau.
Von Spee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marceau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marceau lands a big head kick that sends Von Spee tumbling to the mat! Marceau takes a step backwards and waves Von Spee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Von Spee is rocked!
It looks like Maximilian Von Spee has been cut.
Marceau connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Von Spee covering up! Marceau comes in with a big uppercut and Von Spee goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 1818 p4p, 188 weight class) and Leveon Bell (ranked 6097 p4p, 433 weight class). Leveon Bell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leveon Bell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bell.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Fidnhasieunch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fidnhasieunch fails to land the takedown.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Fidnhasieunch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Bell tenderised Fidnhasieunch's leg. Fidnhasieunch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fidnhasieunch looking to score a takedown here. Bell is defending well but Fidnhasieunch drives through and ends up in Bell's guard.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell is positioning himself well to prevent Fidnhasieunch advancing to mount.
Fidnhasieunch is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Fidnhasieunch there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fidnhasieunch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Fidnhasieunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
Bell has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Fidnhasieunch in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fidnhasieunch connects with a nice short shot to Bell's temple.
Bell is rocked!
Well, if Fidnhasieunch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bell is still in real trouble! Can Fidnhasieunch finish him?
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bell is not content to let Fidnhasieunch control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bell! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fidnhasieunch jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Fidnhasieunch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Very Rounded (ranked 3440 p4p, 399 weight class) and DJ Rinky Dink (ranked 2594 p4p, 310 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Very Rounded!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Rinky Dink!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinky Dink dodges the punch combination from Rounded.
Rounded wants to clinch up but Rinky Dink keeps it at a distance.
Rounded moves out of range of the body kick.
Rounded closes the distance but Rinky Dink moves to the side
and Rinky Dink counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rounded looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Rounded. Those never looked like landing.
Rinky Dink looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rounded fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rinky Dink 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.
Rinky Dink fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Rinky Dink finds it's target.
Rinky Dink stuffs the takedown attempt from Rounded. Rounded gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinky Dink lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rounded shoots for a takedown but Rinky Dink saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink feints and then cracks Rounded's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rounded down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rounded misses with a hook.
Rounded throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rinky Dink.
Nice body punch from Rounded.
Rinky Dink's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rounded under the eye.
Rinky Dink takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rounded defending well as Rinky Dink loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Rounded there.
Rounded takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rinky Dink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rounded misses with a double jab.
Rinky Dink misses with an uppercut. Rounded saw that one coming.
Rinky Dink lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Very Rounded has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinky Dink will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rounded fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rinky Dink to the ground. Rounded is now in Rinky Dink's guard.
Rounded drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rinky Dink dives on top into guard.
Rinky Dink stays in close to Rounded's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rounded is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinky Dink not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rounded can't keep his opponent in guard - Rinky Dink advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rounded is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rinky Dink scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinky Dink stalling.
Rounded tries to roll over but Rinky Dink keeps him under control.
Rinky Dink controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rounded actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Rinky Dink seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rinky Dink is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rinky Dink lands a jab.
Rinky Dink takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DJ Rinky Dink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rounded rushes Rinky Dink and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rounded looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rounded throws a head punch that misses.
Rounded misses with the head strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rinky Dink dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Very Rounded's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rinky Dink jabs at Rounded's body.
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rinky Dink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rounded tries to clinch but Rinky Dink is having none of it.
Rinky Dink bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rounded's head backwards.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook.
Rounded shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rinky Dink as he avoids it easily.
Rinky Dink scores with a hook.
Rinky Dink scores with a hook to the body. Rounded takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rounded blocks a head kick by Rinky Dink.
Rounded has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Rinky Dink.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinky Dink is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rounded's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rinky Dink is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded is stalling here. Rinky Dink is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rounded seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rinky Dink has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Rinky Dink 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.
Rounded sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rinky Dink looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rinky Dink wants to pass the guard but Rounded is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rounded trying to control here.
Rinky Dink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rinky Dink content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rinky Dink's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rinky Dink.
Rounded tries to get to full guard but Rinky Dink has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded trying to control but Rinky Dink postures up.
Rounded tries to roll over but Rinky Dink keeps him under control.
Rinky Dink moves nicely into side control.
Rinky Dink just content to control the position.
Rounded can't do much from the bottom here.
Rounded is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Rounded stops Rinky Dink from passing to mount.
Rinky Dink controlling the position from side mount.
Rounded tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rinky Dink controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinky Dink working away.
Rounded is trying to escape the position but Rinky Dink is controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rinky Dink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Very Rounded's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab from Rinky Dink.
Nice defenses there by Rounded.
DJ Rinky Dink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rounded looks to land a right hand but Rinky Dink moved out of range.
It seemed like Rinky Dink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rounded tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rinky Dink manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rinky Dink tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rounded is able to avoid easily.
Rinky Dink thumps Rounded with a low kick.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight left.
Rinky Dink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Rinky Dink.
Rounded takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinky Dink loads up on a big right hand but Rounded slips the punch.
A big left from Rinky Dink misses.
Rounded throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rinky Dink counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rounded's knee momentarily.
Rinky Dink cracks the inside of Rounded's front leg.
Rounded tries to clinch but Rinky Dink moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rounded tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rinky Dink counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rinky Dink scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rounded tries to bum rush Rinky Dink with a series of wild strikes but Rinky Dink uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rinky Dink throws a combination. Rounded tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rinky Dink feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rounded's calf.
Rounded is looking to clinch but Rinky Dink is avoiding it.
Rinky Dink throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rinky Dink throws a jab when Rounded was well out of range.
Rounded closes the distance and clinches up with Rinky Dink, looking for a takedown. Rounded pushes Rinky Dink against the cage but Rinky Dink circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinky Dink cracks Rounded with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rinky Dink has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rounded to stand back up!
Rounded is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinky Dink closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rounded out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Rinky Dink!
A victorious DJ Rinky Dink thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 22308 p4p, 736 weight class) and Sasha Beliy (ranked 1523 p4p, 186 weight class). Bamalog comes to the cage accompanied by Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Beliy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamalog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beliy connects with a right hand. Bamalog shakes it off.
Beliy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Beliy controls the action.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Beliy.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
Beliy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Beliy avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamalog.
Beliy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beliy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
Bamalog digs a right hand underneath Beliy's ribcage. Beliy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Beliy.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Beliy avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beliy scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Beliy throws a head punch that misses.
Beliy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Beliy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beliy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Beliy.
A shot in the inside from Beliy.
Beliy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Beliy controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog stalling in the clinch but Beliy improves position.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bamalog as the two fighters clinch.
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Beliy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Beliy controls the action.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beliy.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog taking a breather.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Beliy.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
Beliy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Beliy cracks Bamalog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bamalog throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy tries to clinch up.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy tries to clinch but Bamalog is having none of it.
Bamalog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Beliy.
Bamalog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Beliy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy lands a jab to Bamalog's midsection.
Beliy thuds a left hand into Bamalog's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beliy has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Beliy blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beliy scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Bamalog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beliy.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy blocking some punches.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beliy blocking some punches.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog digs a right hand into Beliy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beliy's gas tank.
Beliy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Beliy lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beliy blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Beliy controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Beliy tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
A body shot lands from Beliy.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Beliy blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Beliy tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beliy throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Beliy.
A shot in the inside from Beliy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bamalog as the two fighters clinch.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Beliy misses with some punches.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beliy working aggressively here.
A short right from Bamalog.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Beliy there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beliy instigates a clinch.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Beliy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bamalog's head backwards.
Bamalog walks into a jab.
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
As Beliy backs away, Bamalog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beliy lands with a cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sasha Beliy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beliy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bamalog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beliy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beliy tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Beliy moves into range and clinches up with Bamalog.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
A short right from Beliy on the inside.
Beliy blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Beliy controls the action.
Beliy lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
Beliy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog gets through Beliy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beliy tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bamalog tries to work over Beliy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog pushes Beliy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Beliy controls his hands.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Beliy avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Beliy lands a nice shot to the body.
Beliy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Beliy controls his hands.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Beliy.
Beliy being controlled against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Beliy blocks it.
Bamalog tries to work over Beliy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beliy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Beliy avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Beliy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Beliy takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Beliy misses with some punches.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beliy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Beliy scores with a hook to the body.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy.
Beliy gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Beliy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beliy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Bamalog takes a shot to the head.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Beliy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Beliy lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teke Bamalog.
I think Bamalog 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Teke Bamalog!
In his post fight interview, Teke Bamalog 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mike (ranked 1993 p4p, 214 weight class) and Frankie Ngannou (ranked 2579 p4p, 279 weight class). Mike's entrance music is Til I Collapse. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngannou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ngannou misses with a left hand
and Mike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike lands a big uppercut and Ngannou crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ngannou looks OK. Mike waves Ngannou back to his feet!
Ngannou is rocked!
Ngannou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mike.
Ngannou is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike swings for the body but Ngannou moves out of range.
Mike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ngannou head around and knocks him out cold! Mike hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Mike!
After the fight, Big Mike 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Sylvia (ranked 1174 p4p, 132 weight class) and Aaron Washington (ranked 1026 p4p, 111 weight class). Sylvia comes to the cage accompanied by Some Country Shit. Aaron Washington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Slim Sylvia's chin.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Washington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sylvia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Sylvia scores with a hook.
Washington avoids the body shot from Sylvia.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sylvia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sylvia tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington misses the jab.
Slim Sylvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington 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.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sylvia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sylvia.
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!
Sylvia throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Sylvia toppling to the canvas! Sylvia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia scoring well with a low kick there.
Sylvia scores with the left hand. Washington knows he should have avoided that one.
Washington lands a big right hand that sends Sylvia crashing to the mat! Washington stays standing though and waves Sylvia back to his feet!
Sylvia is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Sylvia throws an off balance right hand
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Sylvia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sylvia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sylvia seems to have got his legs back now.
Sylvia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sylvia wants to land a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sylvia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slim Sylvia's cut is getting worse.
Sylvia swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia misses with a low kick.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington misses with the body kick
and Sylvia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sylvia is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sylvia.
Washington controlling Sylvia's posture.
Sylvia throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington pulls Sylvia in to control the position.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sylvia manages to get himself to full guard.
Sylvia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sylvia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sylvia wants to hit a switch here but Washington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sylvia there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sylvia is looking to get to half guard.
Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sylvia is looking to get to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slim Sylvia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sylvia misses with a straight left.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylvia throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Sylvia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sylvia thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Sylvia was not able to check.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Washington. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sylvia tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.
Despite the aggression on Washington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut there from Sylvia.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sylvia throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sylvia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Washington momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Washington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sylvia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sylvia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sylvia.
Washington staying out of range there.
Sylvia swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.
Sylvia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Sylvia settles back down.
Washington lands with a cross.
Sylvia misses with a head kick.
Washington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia throws a solid leg kick but Washington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sylvia.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Sylvia misses with a double jab.
Sylvia misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sylvia throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Sylvia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Sylvia scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Sylvia misses with a low kick.
Sylvia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sylvia misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sylvia throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Sylvia clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sylvia. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sylvia blocks it well.
Sylvia throws a leg kick
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sylvia throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Slim Sylvia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Washington closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sylvia out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Washington!
Slim Sylvia spoke after the fight, saying 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wade (ranked 2835 p4p, 385 weight class) and Fernando Eduardo (ranked 2084 p4p, 295 weight class). Wade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - Hail Mary. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade fails to land the takedown.
Wade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wade 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.
Wade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wade throws a strike but Eduardo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wade content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade connects with a couple of short punches.
Eduardo keeping full guard, as Wade tries to pass.
Wade lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wade looking to sit in guard and control but Eduardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eduardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eduardo has managed to get both his arms back between Wade's legs - danger averted.
Wade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade controls Eduardo momentarily but Eduardo frees himself.
Eduardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wade is proving hard to escape from.
Wade is looking for a triangle but Eduardo pushes his legs off easily.
Wade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eduardo is one step ahead there.
Wade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eduardo defends well.
Eduardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Wade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eduardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eduardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Eduardo from controlling successfully.
Wade has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Eduardo doesn't defend quickly enough and Wade has managed to lock this one up! Can Eduardo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wade on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary The Reaper (ranked 1496 p4p, 204 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 1323 p4p, 174 weight class). 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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200 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary The Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Reaper slips under a jab from Smith.
The Reaper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but The Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
The Reaper tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Reaper has time to react.
The Reaper walks into a jab.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but The Reaper checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith thumps The Reaper with a low kick.
Smith misses with a hook
and The Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Reaper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Reaper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Reaper trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Reaper is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Reaper to get the leverage.
Smith wants to improve his position but The Reaper is controlling well.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but The Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to roll over but The Reaper keeps him under control.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Reaper is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Reaper wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The Reaper 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.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Reaper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Reaper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
Smith moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that The Reaper has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
The Reaper throws a big elbow that misses.
The Reaper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Reaper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith takes a swing at The Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but The Reaper moves his leg out of the way.
Smith misses with a hook. The Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Reaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. The Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws the left hand but The Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Reaper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Reaper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith parries the strikes from The Reaper easily there. The Reaper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
The Reaper is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Reaper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Reaper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Reaper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Reaper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith struggling a bit here.
The Reaper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith pushes The Reaper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Reaper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
The Reaper throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
The Reaper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Reaper trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - The Reaper scoring with strikes.
The Reaper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Reaper but great work by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but The Reaper is working away.
The Reaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Reaper being controlled for a moment.
The Reaper tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Reaper keeps working.
The Reaper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Reaper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Reaper keeps moving.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith trying to control but The Reaper is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper trying to strike off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Reaper keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper dominated that second round.
That's time! The Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith thuds a left hand into The Reaper's body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
The Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 The Reaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Reaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The Reaper is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper avoids the head kick by Smith.
The Reaper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith thows a leg kick but The Reaper checks it
and The Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
The Reaper stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gary The Reaper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Reaper throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
The Reaper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith prevents The Reaper from moving into mount.
The Reaper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Reaper scores with punches from side control.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The Reaper tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - The Reaper scoring with strikes.
The Reaper tries to advance to mount but can't.
The strikes coming from The Reaper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Reaper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Reaper.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper prevents Smith from improving his position.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Reaper thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith keeping hold of The Reaper's head, controlling as best he can.
The Reaper winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary The Reaper.
I think The Reaper 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Yoshida (ranked 130 p4p, 3 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 359 p4p, 11 weight class). Boaz has chosen Preciso me encontrar as his entrance music. Wamberto Boaz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yoshida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boaz stands and throws Yoshida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Yoshida is looking to regain half guard here but Boaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Yoshida is trying to control Boaz's posture but Boaz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz works to advance to full mount. Yoshida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yoshida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yoshida is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yoshida's coaches at AK Beasties have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Boaz's attempts to control the action.
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Boaz's attempts to control the action.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
Boaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yoshida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshida is looking to escape.
Yoshida tries to reverse the position but Boaz maintains control.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Boaz's attempts to control the action.
Yoshida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boaz has control of Yoshida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yoshida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boaz controlling his opponent.
Yoshida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaz on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshida is looking to escape.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
Boaz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boaz mounts Yoshida! Really nice guard pass there!
Boaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yoshida is holding on tight.
Boaz moves to take his opponent's back.
Yoshida tries to break free.
Boaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yoshida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida is trying to break free.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boaz swinging wildly here.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boaz just manages to avoid it.
Boaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boaz thinking.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Boaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yoshida defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Boaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with an outside leg kick.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boaz just manages to avoid it.
Boaz throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida walks into a left hand.
Boaz throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boaz cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Boaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Boaz moves to clinch but Yoshida breaks away
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz with a nice cross.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boaz.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Boaz.
Yoshida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yoshida kicks off Boaz and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz jabs at Yoshida's body.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Boaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
Yoshida throws a big counter combination but Boaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boaz fails with the takedown
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Boaz's ribs.
Takashi Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
Boaz jabs Yoshida right on the nose. Yoshida blinks but takes it well.
Yoshida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boaz counters with a left and a right that stings Yoshida.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Boaz throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Boaz misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Boaz scores with a punch to the head.
Boaz throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Boaz was not able to check.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida tried to counter with a leg kick but Boaz avoided it.
Boaz misses with a wild body shot.
Boaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Boaz fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz lands with a shot to the body.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Boaz misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Yoshida throws a counter high kick but Boaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Boaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshida throws a big counter combination but Boaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takashi Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wamberto Boaz.
Boaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Boaz.
A low kick from Boaz is predictable there
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boaz looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Boaz misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takashi Yoshida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boaz gets a double leg takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Boaz won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Boaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Boaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Wamberto Boaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoshida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boaz, into his guard.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boaz is proving hard to escape from.
Boaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaz keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
Boaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boaz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boaz pulls Yoshida in close to prevent any damage.
Boaz has his foot on Yoshida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshida works his way back into a safe position though.
Boaz working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Boaz jabs Yoshida right on the nose. Yoshida blinks but takes it well.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boaz.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takashi Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Boaz manages to avoid it.
A big right from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Boaz.
Yoshida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yoshida's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yoshida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Yoshida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yoshida stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Boaz misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boaz scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida moves forwards but Boaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida slaps away a takedown attempt from Boaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoshida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Takashi Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wamberto Boaz.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Boaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Boaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Boaz trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Boaz slips nicely into half 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!
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to hold on to Boaz's head to control him but Boaz postures up.
Boaz is working for an americana but Yoshida has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Boaz was thinking about the submission.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Boaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yoshida haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boaz drops back looking for a leg! Yoshida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshida manages to kick Boaz off! Boaz jumps back into Yoshida's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Yoshida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wamberto Boaz.
I think Boaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz is the new bantamweight champion!
Wamberto Boaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Hepple (ranked 75 p4p, 9 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 372 p4p, 52 weight class). Umarov has chosen 2Pac - When We Ride On Our Enemies as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hepple loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Umarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hepple defends well and Umarov ends up having to push Hepple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hepple appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umarov walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Hepple.
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Hepple connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hepple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple has closed the distance and engaged Umarov in a clinch.
Umarov is trying to pull guard but Hepple turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hepple gets through Umarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Hepple.
Umarov is rocked!
Hepple drops Umarov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umarov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Umarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hepple finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov blocking some punches.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple lands with a light punch inside.
Umarov tries to pull guard but Hepple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Umarov's head.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hepple.
Umarov looks winded!
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Umarov.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple gets through Umarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hepple working aggressively here.
A short right from Hepple on the inside.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Umarov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Umarov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hepple drops Umarov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umarov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Umarov with a big uppercut! Umarov tries to clinch up but Hepple pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Umarov to the mat! Umarov covers up and Hepple unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Ronnie Hepple 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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