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BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaiji Inoue (ranked 5407 p4p, 367 weight class) and Kazuma Murakami (ranked 5202 p4p, 360 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Kaiji Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuma Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murakami is thwarting Inoue's attempts to control the position.
Murakami takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murakami trying to control the action but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Inoue holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami trying to advance position but Inoue counters by regaining guard.
Inoue being controlled here, momentarily.
Inoue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murakami wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Inoue thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Inoue.
Inoue misses with a takedown
and Murakami counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murakami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murakami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inoue.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiji Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murakami stuffs the takedown attempt from Inoue. Inoue gets slowly back to his feet.
Murakami throws a fast counter high kick but Inoue manages to duck under it in time.
Inoue shoots in for a double leg but Murakami sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murakami is looking for the big counter here.
Murakami has Inoue up against the ropes in a clinch.
Inoue wants to break free but Murakami has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murakami - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue drives through and clinches with Murakami against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murakami gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inoue.
Murakami turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murakami manages to end up in side control.
Inoue throws Murakami to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue looks to land a combination but Murakami avoids it well.
Murakami with the counter takedown but Inoue avoids it easily.
Murakami shoots in and bounces Inoue off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Inoue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murakami is one step ahead there.
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.
Murakami wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Inoue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murakami manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue stays in close to Murakami's body and controls the position.
Inoue trying to control but Murakami is working from the bottom.
Inoue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murakami is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murakami is looking for a triangle but Inoue pushes his legs off easily.
Murakami has an active guard here but Inoue has managed to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murakami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inoue gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Inoue connects with a crisp jab.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murakami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murakami gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Murakami.
Inoue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murakami jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murakami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murakami feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murakami stands and steps away. Inoue gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murakami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inoue.
Inoue sets himself, and Murakami steps forward looking for the clinch! Inoue avoids it this time.
Inoue clinches.
Murakami crunches a lovely knee into Inoue's ribcage.
Inoue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murakami has him pressed against the ropes.
Inoue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murakami is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murakami slaps away a takedown attempt from Inoue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murakami closes the distance and clinches.
Inoue tries to pull guard but Murakami won't allow it.
Inoue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murakami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murakami tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inoue just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Inoue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Inoue trying to land knees to the body.
Murakami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murakami breaks the clinch.
Murakami tries to clinch up.
Murakami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murakami has a takedown stuffed.
Inoue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murakami misses with a head kick.
Inoue misses with a two punch combination.
Inoue looks for a takedown but Murakami sprawls well.
Inoue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but Murakami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inoue looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Inoue connects with a nice short shot to Murakami's temple.
Murakami is defending against the submission attempts here by Inoue.
Murakami flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Inoue trying to control the action but Murakami is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murakami is just riding it out for now. Inoue eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuma Murakami will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murakami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inoue is looking to control Murakami's arms but Murakami gets an underhook and turns him. Now Inoue has his back to the ropes.
Inoue drags the fight down to the ground.
Inoue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murakami keeping control of the position.
Inoue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murakami keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murakami is staying active underneath Inoue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inoue escapes and gets back to his feet.
Inoue throws a head kick that misses
and Murakami counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Inoue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murakami stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Inoue is trying to force a seperation but Murakami has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Murakami.
Inoue jumps guard.
Inoue looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoue is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue passes into half guard.
Murakami controlling the position for now.
Inoue is thwarting Murakami's attempts to control the position.
Murakami looking for submissions off his back.
Inoue is thwarting Murakami's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is looking to take a break and control but Murakami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Inoue stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Inoue wants to clinch up but Murakami keeps it at a distance.
Murakami with the counter takedown but Inoue avoids it easily.
Murakami throws a sloppy head kick and Inoue moves out of range easily.
Inoue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murakami closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murakami lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murakami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murakami's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Inoue striking from his own guard.
Inoue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murakami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Inoue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murakami defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murakami looking to pass the guard.
Murakami stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murakami takes the fight into the clinch.
Inoue is working for takedown but Murakami is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's six 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.
Inoue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murakami smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiji Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murakami stuffs the takedown.
Murakami throws a sloppy head kick and Inoue moves out of range easily.
Murakami dives in and scores a takedown into Inoue's guard.
Murakami trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoue pulls Murakami in close to prevent any damage.
Inoue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Inoue looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Murakami is defending well. Inoue quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Murakami has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Inoue celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaiji Inoue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Wood (ranked 4584 p4p, 452 weight class) and John Steiner (ranked 6189 p4p, 516 weight class). Steiner has chosen THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE as his entrance music. John Steiner 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steiner was covering up waiting for the punch and Wood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steiner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Steiner's guard.
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Steiner's guard.
Wood forces his way into half guard.
Wood is working for a kimura but Steiner is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is looking for a kimura but Steiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage.
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.
Wood is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.
Wood is looking for a kimura but Steiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage.
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
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.
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steiner defends it well.
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.
Steiner is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wood is tapping! Great win for Steiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Steiner!
A victorious John Steiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kostrov (ranked 6488 p4p, 531 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 3223 p4p, 334 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kostrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Kostrov.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostrov.
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Kostrov defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor has Kostrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kostrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor tries to work over Kostrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
McGregor punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
It looked like Kostrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Kostrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor jumps guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sergey Kostrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Kostrov is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Kostrov thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kostrov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
McGregor throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kostrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kostrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor feints a jab promting Kostrov to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kostrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kostrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor rushes Kostrov and presses him up against the ropes.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor jumps guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor pulls Kostrov into guard.
Kostrov wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
McGregor wants to stand and escape but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kostrov is one step ahead there.
Kostrov wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Kostrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kostrov lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Kostrov is out of range.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor scores with a jab. Kostrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kostrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Kostrov.
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 Sergey Kostrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kostrov.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kostrov blocking some punches.
Kostrov breaks from the clinch.
Kostrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Kostrov is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov misses the shot to the body.
Kostrov looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kostrov eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Kostrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostrov misses the jab.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostrov backs up against the ropes.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostrov.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.
Kostrov tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Kostrov connects with a jab.
Kostrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kostrov throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostrov moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Kostrov's head back.
Kostrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostrov backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Kostrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostrov.
McGregor defending well as Kostrov loads up on a big left hand.
Sergey Kostrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostrov feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Kostrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Kostrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor throws a combination. Kostrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGregor slips under a jab from Kostrov.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kostrov.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor keeps Kostrov at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Kostrov is trying to break free.
McGregor jumps guard and drags Kostrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostrov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostrov tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kostrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kostrov postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Kostrov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kostrov tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostrov throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
Kostrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostrov momentarily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGregor closes the distance but Kostrov moves to the side
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor wants to clinch.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kostrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Kostrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
McGregor checks a low kick from Kostrov.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
McGregor punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kostrov back to the ropes. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Kostrov.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor gets control of Kostrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Kostrov is proving a slippery customer.
Kostrov looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McGregor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Sergey Kostrov wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Sergey Kostrov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 2988 p4p, 142 weight class) and Tenshin Kitano (ranked 4621 p4p, 199 weight class). Kitano has chosen Kaiji OST - Kaiji Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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127 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tenshin Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kitano jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kitano pinned against the ropes. Kitano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King moves forwards but Kitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitano cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips under a jab.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitano scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King shoots in for a takedown but Kitano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kitano tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
Kitano digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King goes for a double leg but Kitano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kitano continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitano connects with a solid leg kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano misses with a body shot.
King walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kitano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitano throws a head kick that half lands.
A left lands for Kitano.
Kitano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitano.
Kitano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Kitano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
King walks into a jab.
Kitano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from King.
Kitano working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kitano.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kitano walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King blocks the body kick.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King takes one to the chin there.
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitano scores with a jab.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King takes one to the chin there.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Kitano misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King gets the takedown into side control.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
Kitano is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kitano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kitano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kitano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kitano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from King.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kitano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kitano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
King gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kitano wants to stand but King has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Kitano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
King is trying to control but can't.
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.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Kitano is going to stand back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King won't allow Kitano to pass to mount.
Kitano is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed King to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kitano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King is looking for a triangle but Kitano pushes his legs off easily.
Kitano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kitano frees his head nicely. Oh but King has switched to an armbar! Kitano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Twea King!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stef Power Jr (ranked 2970 p4p, 383 weight class) and Denis Kurlaev (ranked 6057 p4p, 594 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stef Power Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Kurlaev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurlaev throws a jab when Power Jr was well out of range.
Kurlaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Power Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
Kurlaev throws a right hand that misses
and Power Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power Jr cracks Kurlaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurlaev misses with an uppercut
and Power Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurlaev swings widly with a right hand
and Kurlaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Power Jr.
Kurlaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power Jr.
Power Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power Jr swinging wildly here.
Power Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurlaev throws out a counter right but Power Jr avoids it with no problem.
Power Jr takes a swing at Kurlaev's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kurlaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Power Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kurlaev misses with a looping left.
Kurlaev connects with a crisp jab.
Kurlaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurlaev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stef Power Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurlaev looks to land a left hand but Power Jr moved out of range nicely.
Power Jr catches Kurlaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Power Jr - just one landing.
Kurlaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power Jr tests Kurlaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Power Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kurlaev's shoulder, as Kurlaev tries to avoid the shot.
Kurlaev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Power Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kurlaev.
Power Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurlaev has double underhooks.
Kurlaev blocks an uppercut.
Kurlaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurlaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurlaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurlaev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurlaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power Jr.
Kurlaev can't find room to land a body shot as Power Jr controls the action.
Power Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kurlaev controls the action.
Kurlaev keeps control of Power Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
A short body shot lands from Kurlaev as the two fighters clinch.
Kurlaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurlaev is pushing Power Jr up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kurlaev throws a head punch that misses.
Kurlaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Stef Power Jr has been cut.
Power Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Kurlaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurlaev tries to work over Power Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power Jr can't break the clinch.
Power Jr takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kurlaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurlaev.
Power Jr misses with the head strike.
Power Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Denis Kurlaev's cut even more.
Power Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kurlaev misses with the head strike.
Kurlaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Power Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Power Jr can't break the clinch.
Kurlaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kurlaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Power Jr controls his hands.
Power Jr is trying to pull guard but Kurlaev turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kurlaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurlaev throws a head punch that misses.
Power Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kurlaev fails to land.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Kurlaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Power Jrs head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev lands a right hand.
Kurlaev has Power Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Power Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Power Jr fails to land.
Power Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stef Power Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurlaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurlaev pushes Power Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurlaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power Jr misses with the head strike.
Power Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kurlaev uses from the top position.
Power Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurlaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurlaev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Power Jr, up you get!
Power Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kurlaev moves out of range easily.
Kurlaev wants to counter the offense by Power Jr and move into the clinch position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power Jr.
Power Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kurlaev moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurlaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurlaev. Power Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kurlaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Power Jr.
Kurlaev tries to clinch there but Power Jr circles away.
Kurlaev misses with a straight left.
As Kurlaev looks to move away, Power Jr throws a big counter combo but Kurlaev just gets out of the way.
A left and a right from Power Jr both land. Nice combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power Jr.
Good exchange - Kurlaev coming out on top.
Kurlaev misses with an uppercut
and Power Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Power Jr darts in and clinches Kurlaev up against the ropes.
Kurlaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Power Jr misses with some punches.
Kurlaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power Jr's elbow.
Kurlaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Power Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Power Jr is trying to pull guard but Kurlaev has him pressed against the ropes.
Power Jr can't break the clinch.
Power Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kurlaev.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Power Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev tries to stall but Power Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Power Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kurlaev is proving a slippery customer.
Kurlaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurlaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Power Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurlaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurlaev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurlaev advances position into side control!
Kurlaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Power Jr's head but Power Jr avoids it well.
Power Jr parries the strikes from Kurlaev easily there. Kurlaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Power Jr to escape.
Kurlaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Power Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Power Jr struggling a bit here.
Kurlaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Power Jr down.
Kurlaev wants to control for a moment but Power Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Power Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurlaev pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stef Power Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Power Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Power Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Power Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurlaev momentarily.
Kurlaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Power Jr misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurlaev! But no joy.
Kurlaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Power Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power Jr throws a head kick but Kurlaev moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurlaev! But no joy.
A cross from Power Jr lands.
Kurlaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev misses with a body shot.
Power Jr throws out a loose jab but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power Jr sets himself, and Kurlaev steps forward looking for the clinch! Power Jr avoids it this time.
Power Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurlaev.
Nice uppercut lands for Power Jr. That snapped Kurlaev's head back.
Power Jr feints a jab promting Kurlaev to slip. Power Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kurlaev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The cut above Denis Kurlaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kurlaev throws a combination that misses
and Power Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurlaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurlaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurlaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power Jr misses with a straight left.
Power Jr tests Kurlaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurlaev misses the target.
Kurlaev ducks under a wild hook from Power Jr.
Power Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurlaev can do to turn this around?
Power Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurlaev throws out the jab.
Power Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power Jr throws a series of punches but Kurlaev avoids them all with ease.
Kurlaev wants to clinch up but Power Jr keeps it at a distance.
Kurlaev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Power Jr misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Power Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power Jr lands a jab to the head.
Power Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurlaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurlaev misses the target.
Kurlaev rushes Power Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Kurlaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Power Jr.
Denis Kurlaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurlaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power Jr.
Denis Kurlaev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurlaev.
Kurlaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev misses with an elbow strike.
Kurlaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurlaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kurlaev - that landed with a thud.
Power Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurlaev lands an elbow just above Power Jr 's eye.
Power Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurlaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurlaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurlaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurlaev presses Power Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurlaev blocking some punches.
Kurlaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kurlaev keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurlaev.
Power Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev is trying to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kurlaev.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Power Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurlaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power Jr tries to pull guard but Kurlaev won't allow it.
Kurlaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurlaev controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev blocking some punches.
Kurlaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurlaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurlaev working aggressively here.
Kurlaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kurlaev.
Power Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kurlaev controls the action.
Kurlaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurlaev misses with some punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power Jr.
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!
A short body shot lands from Kurlaev as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kurlaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurlaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Power Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kurlaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Power Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurlaev stalling in the clinch but Power Jr improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kurlaev has a couple of punches blocked by Power Jr.
Kurlaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Power Jr blocking some punches.
Power Jr lands a right hand.
Kurlaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurlaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power Jr is trying to pull guard but Kurlaev turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kurlaev misses with a punch to the body.
Kurlaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Power Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Power Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kurlaev controls the action.
Kurlaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurlaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power Jr blocking some punches.
Kurlaev takes a shot to the head.
Power Jr takes a shot to the head.
Kurlaev trying to control the position but instead, Power Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kurlaev into the ropes.
Kurlaev controlling the action here for a moment.
Power Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurlaev throws a head punch that misses.
Power Jr takes a shot to the head.
Power Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denis Kurlaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Power Jr misses with some punches.
Power Jr pushes Kurlaev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurlaev lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurlaev blocks a body shot from Power Jr.
Power Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kurlaev's head.
Kurlaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurlaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurlaev can't find room to land a body shot as Power Jr controls the action.
A short right from Power Jr on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Denis Kurlaev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stef Power Jr!
Stef Power Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judo Master (ranked 3149 p4p, 326 weight class) and Craig Mack (ranked 6804 p4p, 540 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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180 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Judo Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Mack!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Master's knee momentarily.
Mack closes the distance and pushes Master back into the ropes.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
Master jumps guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Master pulls guard successfully.
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Master had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mack defends it easily.
Master is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Master is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Master keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master has his feet on Mack's thighs here. He's pushed Mack 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! Mack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judo Master!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rossi (ranked 3255 p4p, 340 weight class) and Griffith Femto (ranked 3294 p4p, 348 weight class). Femto has chosen Berserk OST - Hundred Year War as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffith Femto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femto throws a lazy uppercut
and Femto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Femto on the side of the head.
It looks like Griffith Femto has been cut.
Femto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Femto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femto slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Femto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Femto.
A shot to the body from Femto misses
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Femto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rossi as he connects with a hook.
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Femto swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Femto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi slips a jab from Femto.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rossi feints and then cracks Femto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Femto down.
Femto misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Femto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Femto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Femto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Femto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi defending well as Femto loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Femto misses its intended target.
Femto takes one on the button.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Femto is out of range.
Femto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Femto just manages to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Femto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femto misses with a left hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Femto misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Femto.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Femto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Femto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femto throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Femto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi defending well as Femto loads up on a big left hand.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Femto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Femto throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Femto counters with a straight right hand.
Femto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Femto throws a big shot that misses.
Femto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Femto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Femto is rocked!
Femto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Femto! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
A very excited looking Mario Rossi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Yakolev (ranked 1371 p4p, 165 weight class) and Patrick Henry (ranked 1702 p4p, 205 weight class). Patrick Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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28
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gasan Yakolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Henry!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yakolev clinches.
Yakolev throws a head punch that misses.
Yakolev throws a head punch that misses.
Yakolev working aggressively here.
Yakolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Yakolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Yakolev lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakolev tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Yakolev back against the ropes.
Yakolev presses Henry against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yakolev lands a right hand.
Yakolev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yakolev fails to land.
Yakolev breaks from the clinch.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and Yakolev counters with a left and a right that stings Henry.
Henry drops his hands momentarily and Yakolev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry misses with a double jab
and Yakolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakolev drives through and clinches with Henry against the ropes.
Henry blocking some punches.
Yakolev misses with a punch to the body.
Yakolev lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Yakolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Yakolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry prevents a body shot from Yakolev.
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakolev scores with a jab.
Yakolev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henry misses with a right hand
and Yakolev counters with a right hand to the body.
Yakolev misses with a two punch combination.
Henry misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Yakolev is out of range.
A jab from Yakolev finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
Henry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakolev misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Yakolev moved out of range.
Yakolev slips a jab from Henry.
Yakolev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Yakolev's head but Yakolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Yakolev is out of range.
Yakolev throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
Yakolev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry misses with a left hand
enabling Yakolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry 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.
Henry scores with a jab.
Yakolev throws a big shot that misses.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakolev.
Donk. Henry catches Yakolev right on the button with a cross.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry misses the jab.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Yakolev.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry moves away from the strike by Yakolev.
Yakolev misses with a combination
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakolev sizes up Henry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yakolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry moves away from the strike by Yakolev.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yakolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakolev.
Yakolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henry there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev slips a straight right by Henry.
It looked like Yakolev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry.
Yakolev digs a good hook to Henry's body.
Yakolev tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yakolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Yakolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry looks to land a right hand but Yakolev moved out of range.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yakolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a series of strikes that have Yakolev backpedaling.
Yakolev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Yakolev's head but Yakolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakolev throws a big shot that misses.
And Henry tries to counter it with a takedown but Yakolev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yakolev throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry misses with a hook
and Yakolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakolev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yakolev cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yakolev swings widly with a right hand
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Yakolev tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev moves in looking to clinch but Henry pushes him off.
Yakolev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henry. Henry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakolev tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Yakolev throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Yakolev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakolev lands a jab to Henry's midsection.
Henry misses with a hook. Yakolev ducked under it nicely.
Yakolev throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yakolev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakolev.
Henry misses with a hook
and Yakolev counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Henry. Beautiful body shot.
Yakolev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yakolev connects with a nice looking jab.
Yakolev dips to his left and cracks Henry with an uppercut!
Henry is rocked!
Yakolev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakolev finish him?
Henry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yakolev scores with a counter punch that sends Henry to the canvas! Yakolev smells blood - he's punishing Henry with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Henry has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gasan Yakolev!
Gasan Yakolev 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 Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 1887 p4p, 43 weight class) and Erik Thorvaldsson (ranked 2793 p4p, 61 weight class). Ugandan Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ugandan Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Thorvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knuckles punishes Thorvaldsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Knuckles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorvaldsson to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Knuckles finds it's target.
Thorvaldsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorvaldsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorvaldsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldsson moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorvaldsson! But no joy.
Thorvaldsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Thorvaldsson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorvaldsson misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
A big right from Thorvaldsson misses.
Good shot there by Thorvaldsson.
Thorvaldsson misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Thorvaldsson manages to avoid it.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Thorvaldsson's body.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Knuckles is looking to counter punch.
Knuckles lands a big uppercut and Thorvaldsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thorvaldsson looks OK. Knuckles waves Thorvaldsson back to his feet!
It looks like Erik Thorvaldsson has been cut.
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!
Thorvaldsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knuckles counters with a right hand from hell and Thorvaldsson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ugandan Knuckles!
Ugandan Knuckles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Morris (ranked 1294 p4p, 185 weight class) and Rey Roy Roy (ranked 1530 p4p, 218 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 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Roy Roy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws an off balance right hand
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mark Morris has been cut.
Roy Roy works Morris's body with a nice hook.
Morris throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy Roy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy Roy.
Morris catches Roy Roy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
Roy Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris throws a right hand that misses
and Roy Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morris misses with a combination
letting Roy Roy counter with a right hand.
Morris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roy Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Morris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a combination
and Roy Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy Roy throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Roy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Roy Roy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Roy Roy connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Roy Roy. Beautiful body shot.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Roy Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roy Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morris is rocked!
Mark Morris's cut is getting worse.
Morris is holding his hands too far apart here. Roy Roy throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Morris is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rey Roy Roy!
A less than humble Rey Roy Roy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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