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Indomitable Wills PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manu Peralta (ranked 6320 p4p, 434 weight class) and Connar Scanlan (ranked 25369 p4p, 552 weight class). Peralta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moke boy - Hawaiian kickboxer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manu Peralta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connar Scanlan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peralta misses the shot to the body.
Scanlan dips to his left and cracks Peralta with an uppercut!
Peralta staying out of range there.
Scanlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peralta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Scanlan pushes him off.
Scanlan swings widly with a right hand
and Peralta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peralta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scanlan is keeping the position for now.
Peralta prevents Scanlan from getting back to his feet.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Scanlan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peralta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Scanlan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peralta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Peralta as he connects with a hook.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Scanlan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scanlan moves out of range of the leg kick from Peralta.
Scanlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peralta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peralta is trying to force a seperation but Scanlan has the dominant position.
Scanlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peralta tries to clinch but Scanlan moves out of range.
Scanlan misses the shot to the body.
Scanlan missing with a left hand there. Peralta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peralta scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scanlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peralta.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Scanlan checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scanlan! But no joy.
Peralta scores with a decent looking hook.
Peralta scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peralta closes the distance and clinches up with Scanlan, looking for a takedown. Peralta pushes Scanlan against the cage but Scanlan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Scanlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peralta.
Peralta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scanlan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peralta - the referee stops the clock and Scanlan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peralta. Scanlan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peralta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scanlan scores with a shot to the body.
Scanlan throws a hook but Peralta blocks it.
Scanlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Scanlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Scanlan misses.
Scanlan misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Peralta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connar Scanlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peralta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peralta defending well as Scanlan loads up on a big left hand.
Scanlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peralta.
Scanlan throws a lazy right hand but Peralta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scanlan looks to throw the jab but Peralta is out of range.
Peralta ducks under a wild hook from Scanlan.
Peralta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scanlan.
Peralta throws a right and a left that Scanlan avoids nicely.
Peralta misses with a right hand
and Peralta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scanlan walks into a straight right hand from Peralta.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Peralta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scanlan is out of range.
No joy there for Peralta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scanlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Peralta misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peralta slips under a jab from Scanlan.
As Scanlan looks to move away, Peralta throws a big counter combo but Scanlan just gets out of the way.
Peralta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peralta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scanlan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peralta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peralta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peralta is pushing down on Scanlan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scanlan is fighting to maintain full guard but Peralta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scanlan is refusing to be controlled, as Peralta sits in half guard.
Peralta is controlling the pace.
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 Manu Peralta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scanlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peralta moves away from the strike by Scanlan.
Scanlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peralta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scanlan throws a big shot that misses.
Scanlan throws a hook to the side of Peralta's head but Peralta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scanlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peralta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peralta lands with a straight right. Scanlan didn't see that one coming.
Scanlan takes one to the side of the head.
Scanlan connects with a crisp jab.
Peralta scores with a jab to the head.
Scanlan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Scanlan misses.
Scanlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peralta manages to avoid it.
Peralta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peralta staying out of range there.
Scanlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Peralta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scanlan is rocked!
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!
and Peralta counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scanlan! He's just covering up as Peralta starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 25318 p4p, 691 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 25296 p4p, 713 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machida forces Doe back against the cage and clinches.
Doe is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida is trying to pull guard but Doe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machida manages to end up in side control.
Machida postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida tries to score with some ground and pound. Doe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe prevents Machida from improving position.
Machida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working the ground and pound but Doe is defending the strikes.
Machida is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Machida tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs.
Machida wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Machida is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machida decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machida has Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.
Machida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.
Doe jumps guard but Machida stands there with Doe around his waist. Doe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doe uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doe scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida controlling Doe's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Doe wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida closes the distance and pushes Doe back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is looking for a takedown.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doe darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Doe into the cage.
Machida pushes Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida is pushing Doe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machida pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has Doe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe taking a breather.
Doe tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doe.
Doe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Doe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doe fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doe can do to turn this around?
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Doe as Machida shoots in.
Machida is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Doe has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Doe with that takedown attempt.
Machida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doe looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves into range and clinches up with Doe.
Machida keeps control of Doe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida jumps guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Machida wants to stand and escape but Doe is having none of it.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doe lands some shots froms side control.
Doe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Doe tries to counter it with a takedown but Machida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Doe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Doe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida moves into range and clinches up with Doe.
Machida being controlled against the cage.
Machida manages to pull guard.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machida has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Machida is looking to pass into half guard but Doe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doe is in guard.
Lyoto Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doe tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
Machida manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Doe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Doe. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Doe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe misses with a double jab.
Machida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida lands a head kick!
Jab from Machida.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Doe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doe.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida has managed to clinch.
Doe can't break the clinch.
Doe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Doe.
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Doe tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Doe with the counter takedown but Machida avoids it easily.
Doe throws a one two combo.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Machida sets himself, and Doe steps forward looking for the clinch! Machida avoids it this time.
Doe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 Lyoto Machida.
I think Machida 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Laperierre (ranked 5565 p4p, 252 weight class) and Juenju Huyenegn Jr (ranked 7359 p4p, 297 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Laperierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juenju Huyenegn Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huyenegn Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Huyenegn Jr looks to land a right hand but Laperierre moved out of range.
Huyenegn Jr checks a leg kick.
Huyenegn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Huyenegn Jr moved away.
Laperierre misses with a hook. Huyenegn Jr ducked under it nicely.
Huyenegn Jr throws a hook to the side of Laperierre's head but Laperierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laperierre misses with a low kick.
Laperierre moves into the clinch.
Laperierre stalling the fight.
Laperierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huyenegn Jr backwards.
Laperierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laperierre digs a right hand underneath Huyenegn Jr's ribcage. Huyenegn Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laperierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laperierre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laperierre jumps guard.
Laperierre has Huyenegn Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Huyenegn Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huyenegn Jr defends it easily.
Huyenegn Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre seems keen to control Huyenegn Jr's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huyenegn Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huyenegn Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laperierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Huyenegn Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laperierre pulls down on the head and he's put Huyenegn Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Laperierre!
In defeat, Juenju Huyenegn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need a bitch'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Dikoume (ranked 6578 p4p, 595 weight class) and Saku Takashi (ranked 4029 p4p, 442 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Dikoume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Takashi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikoume keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dikoume half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dikoume is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takashi defends well.
Dikoume is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like Takashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Takashi 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.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikoume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.
Dikoume is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dikoume is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takashi looking to score a takedown here. Dikoume is defending well but Takashi drives through and ends up in Dikoume's guard.
Dikoume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takashi postures up in Dikoume's guard and throws a big left but Dikoume blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikoume looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Dikoume looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takashi is one step ahead there.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dikoume is keeping the position for now.
Dikoume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takashi forces his way into half guard.
Dikoume wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Dikoume tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi is pressing down on Dikoume's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikoume is holding on for now.
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dikoume on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dikoume tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dikoume looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikoume feinted with a counter takedown.
Takashi dives in and scores a takedown into Dikoume's guard.
Takashi slips nicely into half guard.
Dikoume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Takashi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dikoume tries to lock up and control but Takashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume working to try and regain half guard.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume is working to get back to half guard.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikoume tries to lock up and control but Takashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dikoume is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dikoume is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi prevents Dikoume from getting the reversal.
Dikoume wants to hold on but Takashi pushes him away.
Dikoume is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Takashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Takashi.
Takashi is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Takashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dikoume bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi is pulling down on Dikoume's head. It's preventing any offense from Dikoume, at least for the moment.
Dikoume looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Takashi has Dikoume up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Dikoume manages to get back to half guard.
Takashi is thwarting Dikoume's attempts to control the position.
Dikoume wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikoume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dikoume working to try and regain half guard.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dikoume bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Dikoume from controlling successfully.
Dikoume drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takashi dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takashi passes Dikoume's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dikoume trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Dikoume is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi prevents Dikoume from improving his position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position.
Takashi stalling.
Dikoume has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dikoume is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordon Shoemaker (ranked 3920 p4p, 511 weight class) and Philip Kazakov (ranked 7822 p4p, 728 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordon Shoemaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Kazakov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker connects with a body shot that sends Kazakov's belly button to the back.
Shoemaker throws a head kick but Kazakov moves out of range.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoemaker as he avoids it easily.
Kazakov looks winded!
Kazakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazakov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shoemaker misses with a two punch combination.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazakov swinging wildly here.
Shoemaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shoemaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Shoemaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoemaker cracks Kazakov with an uppercut from hell and Kazakov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Shoemaker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Kazakov is rocked!
Shoemaker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kazakov covers up, he's hurt! Shoemaker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shoemaker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shoemaker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordon Shoemaker!
After winning the bout, Jordon Shoemaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Markovic (ranked 4445 p4p, 470 weight class) and Shiba Inu (ranked 3507 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikola Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shiba Inu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inu doesn't manage to clinch there - Markovic circles away.
Markovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inu's head backwards.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inu throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Inu misses with a straight left.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inu takes one on the button.
Inu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inu.
Inu blocks a jab.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Inu ducks down to avoid it.
Inu slips under a jab from Markovic.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Inu seems unphased.
Inu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Inu gets to his feet - Markovic follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Markovic finds it's target.
Inu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markovic to the ground. Inu is now in Markovic's guard.
Inu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inu is pushing down on Markovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Inu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Inu stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Inu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inu on the ground.
Inu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Inu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inu is working for a kimura but Markovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Inu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markovic is trying to stand up here but Inu is controlling him well.
Inu throwing shots but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Inu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inu is looking for a kimura but Markovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inu to get the leverage.
Inu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well.
Inu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well.
Inu trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
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.
Inu is working for a kimura but Markovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Inu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Inu seems to be working for a kimura but Markovic defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiba Inu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Markovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikola Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inu moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Inu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Inu blocks it.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Inu counters with a shoot takedown. Markovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Inu trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Inu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Inu manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inu is working for a kimura but Markovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Markovic won't allow Inu to pass to mount.
Inu is trying to work for a kimura but Markovic is defending well.
Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Inu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inu seems to be working for a kimura but Markovic defends the submission attempt.
Markovic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Inu manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Markovic is surviving well by controlling Inu's body position as best he can.
Inu wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Markovic tries to buck Inu off so he can stand up but Inu has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Markovic falls backwards, slamming Inu to the mat but Inu holds on tight! Markovic is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shiba Inu!
Shiba Inu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Vierhoven (ranked 3986 p4p, 523 weight class) and Thay Budo (ranked 3345 p4p, 463 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Vierhoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thay Budo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vierhoven misses with a series of wild punches.
Vierhoven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Budo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vierhoven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vierhoven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budo with a nice cross.
Vierhoven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Budo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Vierhoven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vierhoven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vierhoven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Budo to score with a decent uppercut.
Budo jabs at Vierhoven's body.
Budo dips to his left and cracks Vierhoven with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vierhoven is rocked!
Vierhoven is aggressively charging in as Budo backs up avoiding any damage. Budo tosses out a jab and Vierhoven runs right into it face first! Vierhoven is out cold! Budo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Vierhoven's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thay Budo!
A very excited looking Thay Budo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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