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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Nordon (ranked 7271 p4p, 698 weight class) and Christoforos Christofi (ranked 6934 p4p, 685 weight class). Eddie Nordon had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoforos Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christofi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christofi lands a jab to the nose.
Nordon slips under a jab from Christofi.
Christofi works Nordon's body with a nice hook.
Nordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nordon scoring with punches from side control.
Nordon grinds an elbow into Christofi's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christofi seems a little lost for a moment, as Nordon dominates the positioning.
Nordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christofi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nordon connects with a decent elbow.
Christofi struggling a bit here.
Christofi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nordon connects with a decent elbow.
Christofi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nordon connects with a decent elbow.
Nordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Christofi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nordon working the head and body with strikes.
Nordon cracks Christofi with a big elbow.
Christofi is rocked!
Nordon in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Christofi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nordon turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Nordon!
An out of breath Eddie Nordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Volkov (ranked 4071 p4p, 358 weight class) and Paul McHeartney (ranked 3461 p4p, 320 weight class). McHeartney has chosen Jungle - Happy Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul McHeartney!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov looks to land a left hand but McHeartney moved out of range nicely.
McHeartney clinches up against the ropes.
McHeartney manages to break the clinch.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and McHeartney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McHeartney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.
Volkov wants to get up but he can't break McHeartney's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McHeartney is looking to sweep but instead, Volkov has passed into half guard.
McHeartney actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHeartney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McHeartney controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control from the top but McHeartney keeps moving.
Volkov wanted to stand there but McHeartney had control of the position.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McHeartney on the ground.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
McHeartney is adopting a defensive guard.
McHeartney is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHeartney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McHeartney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McHeartney is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Volkov rolls with it to try and escape but McHeartney cranks on the arm and Volkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul McHeartney!
Our winner, Paul McHeartney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gaston (ranked 2759 p4p, 380 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn Ii (ranked 4928 p4p, 588 weight class). Gaston comes to the ring accompanied by You Can Do It. 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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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn Ii!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn Ii throws a hook but Gaston avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands the left hand.
Gaston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Vovchanchyn Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaston pushes Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands with a left to the head.
Gaston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaston blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Gaston.
Gaston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaston controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a body punch.
Gaston lands an elbow that stopped Vovchanchyn Ii in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn Ii has been cut.
Gaston digs a right hand underneath Vovchanchyn Ii's ribcage. Vovchanchyn Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gaston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vovchanchyn Ii.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
A short right from Gaston on the inside.
Gaston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn Ii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
Vovchanchyn Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaston's elbow.
Gaston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gaston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn Ii backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vovchanchyn Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii blocks a body shot from Gaston.
A short left from Gaston.
Gaston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaston's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii takes a shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gaston slows down the pace here.
Gaston lands an elbow just above Vovchanchyn Ii 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gaston.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn Ii controls the action.
Gaston tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn Ii blocks it.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gaston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston lands a hook that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn Ii backwards.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaston has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vovchanchyn Ii prevents a body shot from Gaston.
Gaston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn Ii backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston tries to work over Vovchanchyn Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn Ii's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Gaston slows down the pace here.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn Ii working aggressively here.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes.
Gaston lands with a short shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn Ii controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vovchanchyn Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaston's elbow.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes.
Vovchanchyn Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn Ii avoids it by throwing Gaston back against the ropes.
Gaston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
Gaston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vovchanchyn Ii or not.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gaston.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Gaston.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes.
Gaston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn Ii backwards.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn Ii blocks a body shot from Gaston.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gaston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vovchanchyn Ii takes a shot to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn Ii prevents a body shot from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Vovchanchyn Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
Gaston prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Vovchanchyn Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaston controls his hands.
Gaston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn Ii backwards.
Vovchanchyn Ii blocks a body shot from Gaston.
Gaston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Gaston lands a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn Ii looks winded!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a body punch.
Gaston pushes Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vovchanchyn Iis head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaston lands a body punch.
Gaston lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Gaston.
A shot in the inside from Gaston.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaston.
Gaston lands a good knee to the midsection. Vovchanchyn Ii won't want to take too many of those.
Gaston lands a left hand.
Vovchanchyn Ii is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Gaston.
Gaston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaston scores with a hook to the body.
Gaston lands a big left hand right to the temple and Vovchanchyn Ii goes down!
Vovchanchyn Ii is still in real trouble! Can Gaston finish him?
Vovchanchyn Ii is not content to let Gaston control the position.
Gaston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaston wants to work for an arm triangle but Vovchanchyn Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vovchanchyn Ii 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gaston is trying to work for a kimura but Vovchanchyn Ii is defending well.
Vovchanchyn Ii is looking to escape.
Vovchanchyn Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaston is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaston to get the leverage.
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!
Gaston is trying to control. Vovchanchyn Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vovchanchyn Ii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vovchanchyn Ii.
Gaston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaston chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Gaston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn Ii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn Ii looks to land a combination but Gaston avoids it well.
Gaston tries to counter by clinching up but Vovchanchyn Ii breaks away and moves out of range.
Gaston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gaston has closed the distance and engaged Vovchanchyn Ii in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
Stalling in the clinch from Gaston.
Gaston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn Ii backwards.
Gaston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes.
Vovchanchyn Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Gaston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston lands a left hand.
Gaston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gaston is stalling here.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston lands with a right to the head.
Gaston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaston pushes Vovchanchyn Ii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn Ii is breathing heavily.
Gaston lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn Ii controls the action.
Vovchanchyn Ii dodges an elbow strike from Gaston.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vovchanchyn Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vovchanchyn Iis head.
Gaston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaston misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaston lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vovchanchyn Ii to his knees! Gaston keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Gaston!
Roy Gaston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 3234 p4p, 335 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 3649 p4p, 364 weight class). Chi has chosen Incomplete as his entrance music. Shang Chi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chi misses with a straight right.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva tries to move into range but Chi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chi cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva slips under a jab from Chi.
Chi lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Chi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chi scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Chi swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Chi throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Chi looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Chi.
Chi throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Shang Chi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chi throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Chi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a takedown but Chi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chi throws a big shot that misses.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Chi misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Chi. Those never looked like landing.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A cross from Chi lands.
Chi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chi 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.
Chi throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Chi throws a right hand that misses
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva 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.
Silva cracks Chi with a solid left hand.
Chi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chi working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Chi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Chi blocks nicely.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Chi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Chi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Chi from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Chi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chi is continuing to stall.
Chi wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Chi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chi cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Chi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chi scores with a decent looking hook.
Chi scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Chi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Chi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chi, right into the meat.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chi sprawls and moves away.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chi throws a good cross that connects.
Chi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chi moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Chi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Chi avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Chi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chi looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Chi is quick to defend against it.
Chi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chi misses with a straight right.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Chi avoids it well and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chi.
Chi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Chi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chi parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chi to escape.
Chi wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Silva throws an elbow but Chi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chi pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chi parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chi to escape.
Silva is putting a hurting on Chi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva cracks Chi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Silva immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
A relieved looking Anderson Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Whelan (ranked 1314 p4p, 196 weight class) and Jim Jytky (ranked 4103 p4p, 519 weight class). Whelan comes to the ring accompanied by Childish Gambino - Redbone (70s Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Whelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Jytky!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jytky throws a sloppy body shot
and Whelan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jytky connects with a solid leg kick.
Jytky misses with a low kick.
Jytky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jytky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whelan slips a straight right by Jytky.
Jytky just misses with a punch to the body.
Jytky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whelan throws a hook but Jytky blocks it.
Jytky thumps Whelan with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan scores with a nice strike.
Whelan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jytky.
Whelan tries to counter by clinching up but Jytky breaks away and moves out of range.
Jytky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jytky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jytky looks to throw the jab but Whelan is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Jytky
and Whelan counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jytky.
Good work by Whelan as he checks the leg kick.
Whelan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Jytky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whelan swings for the body but Jytky moves out of range.
Jytky throws out a counter right but Whelan avoids it with no problem.
Jytky connects with a leg kick. Whelan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whelan throws a lazy right hand but Jytky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jytky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whelan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jytky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jim Jytky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jytky.
Jytky looks to throw the jab but Whelan is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jytky tries to work over Whelan's front leg with a kick but Whelan checks it.
Whelan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whelan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jytky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whelan misses with a right hand
enabling Jytky to counter with a crisp jab.
Jytky with a jab.
Whelan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jytky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jytky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jytky lands a really nice looking cross but Whelan seems unphased.
Whelan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jytky. Jytky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jytky looks to throw the jab but Whelan is out of range.
Whelan is looking to counter punch.
Jytky throws a head kick that misses.
Jytky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jytky is looking to slow Whelan down with leg kicks.
Whelan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jytky throws a body shot but no joy.
Jytky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jytky throws the kick towards the body but Whelan avoids it.
It looked like Whelan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jytky 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 Whelan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whelan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jytky misses with an uppercut.
Jytky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jytky moves forwards but Whelan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whelan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whelan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jytky looks to throw the jab but Whelan is out of range.
Whelan misses with an uppercut. Jytky saw that one coming.
Whelan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whelan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jytky. Jytky obviously looking to wear him down.
Jytky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whelan moves away.
Jytky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jytky throws the left hand but Whelan avoids the punch easily.
Jytky with a hook.
Jytky jabs Whelan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whelan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Jytky finds it's target.
Jytky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whelan throws out the jab.
Jytky dips to his left and cracks Whelan with an uppercut!
Jytky scores with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whelan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jytky throws out the jab.
Jytky takes a swing at Whelan's ribcage but misses.
Jytky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whelan moves away.
Whelan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jytky misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Whelan misses its target.
Jytky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whelan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jytky.
Jytky misses with a left hand
and Whelan counters with a straight right hand.
Jytky throws a lazy uppercut
and Jytky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whelan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jytky lands an overhand right.
Whelan jabs Jytky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whelan cracks a nice hook into Jytky's ribs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jytky connects with a leg kick. Whelan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jytky is looking to slow Whelan down with leg kicks.
Jytky lands with a shot to the body.
Whelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jytky.
A little feinted left hand from Whelan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jytky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whelan's sensitive parts.
Whelan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jytky.
Whelan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jytky avoids the body shot from Whelan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jytky! But no joy.
Jytky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whelan ducks under a wild hook from Jytky.
Jytky throws a leg kick
enabling Whelan to counter with a crisp jab.
Whelan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whelan misses with a combination
and Jytky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whelan's knee momentarily.
Jytky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whelan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Whelan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jytky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whelan scrambles back to his feet.
Whelan defending well as Jytky loads up on a big left hand.
Whelan throws the left hand but Jytky avoids the punch easily.
Jytky defending well as Whelan loads up on a big left hand.
Jytky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Whelan.
Jytky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whelan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jytky scores with a push kick.
Jytky throws a body kick that misses
and Whelan counters with a stiff right hand.
Whelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whelan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jytky's head backwards.
Whelan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jytky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jytky.
A good leg kick by Jytky.
Jytky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whelan's calf.
Whelan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jytky.
Jytky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whelan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whelan is looking to counter punch.
Whelan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jytky on the side of the head.
Jytky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Whelan to counter with a crisp jab.
Whelan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whelan throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jytky.
Jytky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whelan.
Whelan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whelan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jytky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whelan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jytky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Whelan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jytky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whelan moves out of range of the body kick from Jytky.
Jytky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jytky.
Jytky works the jab nicely.
Jim Jytky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jytky slips a straight right by Whelan.
Jytky takes one to the chin there.
Whelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jytky is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jytky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jytky throws a lazy right hand but Whelan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whelan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whelan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jytky finds it's way through Whelan's defenses.
Jytky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jytky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jytky lands with a hook. Whelan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whelan throws an overhand right that lands on Jytky's shoulder, as Jytky tries to avoid the shot.
Jytky tries a quick counter leg kick but Whelan is wise to it.
Jytky misses with a wild body shot.
Jytky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whelan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whelan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whelan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jytky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jytky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whelan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jytky tried to score with a low kick but Whelan checks it.
Whelan checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whelan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jytky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jytky scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jytky. Whelan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jytky misses with a lunging right hand
and Whelan counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Whelan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jytky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whelan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jytky.
Whelan misses with a wild body shot.
Jytky misses with a straight left.
Jytky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whelan.
Whelan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jytky lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jytky scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Jytky does no damage.
Whelan is looking to counter punch.
Jytky throws a leg kick
and Whelan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jytky throws a leg kick but Whelan moved away.
It looked like Whelan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whelan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whelan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jytky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jytky lunges at Whelan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whelan's hand.
A combination from Whelan does no damage.
Jytky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whelan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jytky.
A swing and a miss from Jytky.
An attempted straight right counter from Whelan misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jytky misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jytky.
Jytky slips a jab from Whelan.
Jytky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jytky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jytky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Jytky tenderised Whelan's leg. Whelan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jytky looks to land a left hand but Whelan moved out of range nicely.
Whelan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whelan swings widly with a right hand
and Jytky makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Whelan really felt that one!
Whelan throws out a powerful jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jytky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whelan.
Jytky slips under a jab.
Jytky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jytky tries to land a front kick but Whelan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whelan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whelan throwing a counter right hand but Jytky manages to avoid it.
Whelan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jytky is breathing heavily.
Jytky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whelan.
Jytky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whelan cracks Jytky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jytky misses with a body shot.
Whelan is looking to counter punch.
Jytky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jytky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whelan misses with a body shot.
Jytky dodges the punch combination from Whelan.
Jytky thinks about the counter body kick.
Jytky drops his hands momentarily and Whelan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jytky is looking to chop away at Whelan's legs.
Whelan defending well as Jytky loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jytky misses with a hook.
Jytky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whelan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jytky misses with a straight right.
Well,Whelan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jytky tries to score with a low kick but Whelan moves his leg out of the way.
Whelan is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jytky.
An inside leg kick from Jytky misses.
Whelan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Whelan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jytky. That's going to slow Whelan down.
Jytky takes a swing at Whelan's ribcage but misses.
Whelan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jytky is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jytky misses with a lunging right hand
and Whelan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sean Whelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jytky moves away from the strike by Whelan.
A slow jab from Whelan misses its intended target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whelan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jytky.
Jytky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whelan is out of range and Jytky settles back down.
Jytky connects with a body shot that sends Whelan's belly button to the back.
Whelan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whelan misses with a hook. Jytky ducked under it nicely.
Whelan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jytky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whelan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whelan misses with a looping right.
Whelan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jytky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whelan. That did some damage!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jytky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jytky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whelan's calf.
Whelan throws a jab when Jytky was well out of range.
Jytky unleashes a big counter combination but Whelan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jytky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whelan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whelan lands a nice hook to Jytky's body. Jytky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jytky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whelan.
Whelan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whelan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jytky.
Nice defenses there by Jytky.
Jytky scores with a nice strike.
Whelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jytky was well out of range. Poor timing from Whelan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jytky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jytky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jim Jytky!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jim Jytky!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jim Jytky!
Jim Jytky wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jansen Eriksen (ranked 3121 p4p, 416 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 2791 p4p, 388 weight class). Eriksen comes to the ring accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jansen Eriksen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kilpatrick postures up in Eriksen's guard and throws a big left but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilpatrick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eriksen's guard.
Eriksen is looking for a sweep. Kilpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpatrick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eriksen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kilpatrick winds up and cracks Eriksen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Kilpatrick there.
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Eriksen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilpatrick lands strikes from half guard.
Eriksen is rocked!
Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilpatrick working Eriksen over with strikes.
Oh Eriksen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Eriksen dodges it nicely.
Eriksen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Eriksen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Kilpatrick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Eriksen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick lands strikes from half guard.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but Eriksen is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Eriksen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilpatrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kilpatrick controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Eriksen is out! Kilpatrick gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Kilpatrick!
Jesse Kilpatrick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jesse Kilpatrick 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arslan Clegg (ranked 1626 p4p, 162 weight class) and Alpha Omega (ranked 1580 p4p, 159 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arslan Clegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Omega!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Omega connects with the punch.
Clegg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clegg lands in his opponent's guard.
Clegg connects with a couple of short punches.
Clegg trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Clegg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Omega has his foot on Clegg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clegg works his way back into a safe position though.
Omega looking to control.
Omega looking for a guillotine here but Clegg defends easily.
Clegg wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Clegg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clegg postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Clegg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clegg wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Clegg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Omega's head.
Clegg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clegg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clegg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clegg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clegg is working Omega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clegg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clegg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omega has momentary wrist control but Clegg slips an elbow through the middle.
Clegg looking to pass the guard.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Clegg from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegg landing with the ground and pound.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clegg pushing down on Omega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Omega has momentary wrist control but Clegg slips an elbow through the middle.
Clegg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Omega has his feet on Clegg's thighs here. He's pushed Clegg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Clegg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alpha Omega!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 1113 p4p, 144 weight class) and Jackson Boone (ranked 2471 p4p, 269 weight class). Boris Matusov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Boone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone clinches with his opponent.
Matusov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matusovs head.
Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boone circles away.
Matusov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boone closes the distance and clinches.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boone.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Boone manages to get underhooks.
Boone stops a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov is working for takedown but Boone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boone lands a body shot.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boone misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Boone. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Boone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Boone sprawls well.
Oooooh!!! Boone has knocked Matusov down with a huge combo! Boone steps away and waves a wobbly Matusov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Matusov is rocked!
Matusov is breathing heavily.
Matusov shoots and misses
and Boone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Matusov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boone is defending well.
Boone scores with a hook to the body.
Matusov seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone presses Matusov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Boone.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boone lands a big right hand that drops Matusov! The killer instinct kicks in and Boone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone is the new welterweight champion!
Jackson Boone 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Fury (ranked 305 p4p, 14 weight class) and Akamu Kalani (ranked 1038 p4p, 38 weight class). Kalani has chosen Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akamu Kalani!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury moves out of range as Kalani strikes.
Kalani misses with an uppercut.
Fury is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Kalani misses.
Akamu Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalani defends it nicely.
Fury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kalani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fury is taking a breather. Kalani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kalani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalani tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fury is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kalani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Fury!
Bob Fury is the new super heavyweight champion!
The defeated Akamu Kalani had this to say: 'Bured'.
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