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BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Ivanov (ranked 4182 p4p, 489 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 3064 p4p, 409 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto slips a straight right by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto moves out of range of the strikes.
Canto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canto shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Canto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Canto misses with a left hand
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Canto lands with a right hand.
Canto fails with the takedown.
Ivanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andrey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuillnic Canto.
Ivanov throws a hook but Canto avoids it easily.
Canto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Canto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
Canto misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov tries to sprawl but Canto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Canto.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Canto is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov gets back to full guard.
Canto trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Canto postures up.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canto is aware though and is defending well.
Canto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canto has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Canto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Canto is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Canto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Canto is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Ivanov won't allow Canto to pass to mount.
Ivanov is looking to control Canto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
Canto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canto wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canto is looking for a kimura but Ivanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canto to get the leverage.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Canto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canto is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Canto is very close to passing his half guard.
Canto controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Canto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canto lands in his opponent's guard.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Canto postures up.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canto defends it easily.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Canto defends it easily.
Canto trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Canto tries to pass.
Canto pushes down on Ivanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Canto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canto is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Ivanov is trying to keep Canto in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Canto is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Canto pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canto trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Canto defends it easily.
Canto is pushing down on Ivanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Canto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Canto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canto's back!
Ivanov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Canto is defending well though. Ivanov let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zuillnic Canto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Canto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Canto moves out of range of the strikes.
Canto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanov with a body shot.
Canto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivanov trying to control here.
Zuillnic Canto has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canto is working for a kimura but Ivanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Canto is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is not content to let Canto control the position.
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Canto sits in half guard.
Canto is pressing down on Ivanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivanov is holding on for now.
Canto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canto pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov gets full guard.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canto defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canto defends it easily.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canto's back!
Ivanov looking to break Canto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Canto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ivanov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov is not going to allow Canto to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for the choke from the back position but Canto is controlling his hands well.
Ivanov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ivanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Canto just trying to survive but Ivanov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ivanov working for the choke.
Canto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canto is trying to break free.
Canto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ivanov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Canto is trying to remain composed but Ivanov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ivanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Canto's head.
Ivanov is persistently looking for the submission but Canto is defending it well.
Ivanov doesn't have the hooks in and Canto manages to turn into his guard.
Ivanov controls Canto momentarily but Canto frees himself.
Canto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Canto uses it to pass to side control.
Ivanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Canto seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanov defends the submission attempt.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Canto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canto.
Canto wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Canto seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Canto works his way into side control.
Canto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanov, who protects the arm well.
Canto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Canto's best efforts.
Canto trying to mount his opponent but Ivanov defends it.
Canto trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Canto works his way into side control.
Canto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Canto passes to side control.
Ivanov is trying to control Canto's posture but Canto avoids it.
Ivanov is not content to let Canto control the position.
Ivanov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Canto.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zuillnic Canto.
I think Canto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Zuillnic Canto!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Zuillnic Canto!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Zuillnic Canto!
Zuillnic Canto wins by unanimous decision!
Zuillnic Canto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bakkes Ackerman (ranked 2150 p4p, 190 weight class) and Malaki Fiso (ranked 1466 p4p, 144 weight class). Ackerman comes into the arena with Da' Vat Hy! blaring out of the sound system. Fiso has chosen The Lord's Prayer (In Samoan) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bakkes Ackerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ackerman slips a jab from Fiso.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fiso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ackerman. Ackerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ackerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ackerman looks for the body kick but Fiso saw that one coming.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ackerman has time to react.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Ackerman avoids the body shot from Fiso.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ackerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Ackerman looks to land a combination but Fiso avoids it well.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ackerman is defended easily by Fiso.
Fiso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ackerman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fiso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fiso scores with a decent looking hook.
Ackerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Ackerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ackerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ackerman.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso 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.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ackerman.
As Fiso looks to move away, Ackerman throws a big counter combo but Fiso just gets out of the way.
Ackerman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ackerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ackerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ackerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman ducks right into an uppercut from Fiso.
Fiso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ackerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fiso.
Fiso lands a right hook to the body.
Fiso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ackerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Ackerman moved out of range nicely.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Fiso scores with a sloppy right hand. Ackerman should have avoided that one.
Ackerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Fiso jabs at Ackerman's body.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman with a poor takedown
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Ackerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fiso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ackerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiso.
Fiso jabs at Ackerman's body.
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ackerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ackerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ackerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Ackerman slips the punch.
Ackerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ackerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ackerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ackerman.
Fiso throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso lands with a cross.
Fiso cracks Ackerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Ackerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Fiso avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiso 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Ackerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiso.
Ackerman is rocked!
Fiso cracks Ackerman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Ackerman falls to his knees and Fiso doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Fiso!
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bakkes Ackerman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Diaz (ranked 1632 p4p, 156 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 1909 p4p, 174 weight class). Vega is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Truth - Atomic thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Vega!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Vega was not able to check.
Vega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that Vega semi-blocks.
Vega throws a leg kick
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vega is rocked!
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Vega looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Vega just gets out of the way.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Diaz backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Vega's temple! It sends Vega violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Diaz celebrates and the doctors try to help Vega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). JoJo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Baier (ranked 1151 p4p, 117 weight class) and Hitoshi Yoshida (ranked 2397 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steffen Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Hitoshi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yoshida.
Baier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yoshida tries to control but Baier wriggling away.
Baier is looking to improve his position but Yoshida isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Baier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baier is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baier gets back to full guard.
Yoshida pushing down on Baier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baier.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Baier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control!
Baier can't do much from the bottom here.
Baier tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Baier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshida off and has taken his back!
Yoshida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Baier is very close to passing his half guard.
Baier is looking to stall here but Yoshida recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida has his foot on Baier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baier works his way back into a safe position though.
Baier trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baier defends well.
Baier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yoshida manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baier controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
Baier has his foot on Yoshida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshida works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Baier is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Baier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baier is looking to reverse the position.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
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.
Baier tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baier!
Baier can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baier is looking to escape.
Baier tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Baier is looking to improve his position but Yoshida isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baier tries to improve his position but Yoshida has taken his back! Yoshida has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Baier tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yoshida pushes Baier away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
A relieved looking Hitoshi Yoshida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jytky (ranked 1449 p4p, 217 weight class) and Roy Gaston (ranked 1575 p4p, 239 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gaston's choice of entrance music: You Can Do It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Jytky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Jytky. Beautiful body shot.
Jytky looks for the body kick but Gaston saw that one coming.
Gaston throws a body punch but Jytky moves out of range.
Gaston closes the distance and pushes Jytky back into the ropes.
Jytky blocking some punches.
Jytky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jytky looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Jytky as the two fighters clinch.
Jytky lands a body punch.
Jytky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jytky throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
Jytky can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jytky misses with the head strike.
Gaston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston looking to slow down the pace here.
Jytky lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaston.
Jytky trying to control the position but instead, Gaston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jytky into the ropes.
Jytky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaston misses with the head strike.
Jytky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jytky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Jytky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jytky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jytky throws a hook to the side of Gaston's head but Gaston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jytky blocks a head kick by Gaston.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Gaston looks for the body kick but Jytky saw that one coming.
Gaston is looking to clinch but Jytky is avoiding it.
We've been told by Jytky's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jytky.
Gaston tries to clinch but Jytky moves out of range.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Jytky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jytky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jytky tries a low kick but Gaston avoids it.
Jytky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jytky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaston's head backwards.
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jytky.
Gaston throws a nice head kick!
Gaston swings for the body but Jytky moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Gaston blocks the low kick.
Jytky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jytky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Jytky. That snapped Gaston's head back.
Jytky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gaston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gaston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jytky blocks it well.
Gaston motions for Jytky to come forward. Gaston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaston is looking to land body kicks.
Jytky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
Jytky motions for Gaston to come forward. Jytky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Jytky lands a nice looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jytky.
Jytky wants to slow Gaston down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Jytky moves out of range easily.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jytky takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jytky works the jab nicely.
Jytky connects with a nice looking jab.
Jytky lands a nice looking body kick.
Jytky lands a nice hook to Gaston's body. Gaston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaston looks winded!
Jytky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jytky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaston tries to clinch but Jytky is having none of it.
Gaston is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jytky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jytky thows a body kick. Gaston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jytky blocks the body kick.
Gaston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaston walks into a straight right hand from Jytky.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaston dodges the punch combination from Jytky.
Jytky moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jytky at a distance.
Jytky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jytky throws the kick towards the body but Gaston avoids it.
Jytky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Jytky slams his shin into Gaston's torso.
Jytky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jytky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jytky throws an overhand right that lands on Gaston's shoulder, as Gaston tries to avoid the shot.
Jytky catches Gaston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jytky keeps Gaston at a distance using the push kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jytky's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jytky throws the left hand but Gaston avoids the punch easily.
Jytky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaston.
Gaston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaston throws the left hand but Jytky avoids the punch easily.
Gaston slips a jab and a cross from Jytky.
Gaston misses with the body kick
letting Jytky counter with a right hand.
Jytky tried to score with a low kick but Gaston checks it.
Jytky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaston swinging wildly here.
Gaston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jytky. That snapped Gaston's head back.
Gaston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jytky throws out the jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jytky throws a low kick but Gaston moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Gaston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jytky throws a body shot but no joy.
Jytky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gaston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jytky rather than just go for the knockout.
Gaston looks to land a body kick but Jytky moved away.
Gaston takes one to the side of the head.
Gaston throws a front kick that sends Jytky stumbling back into the ropes.
Jytky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jytky throws a body punch but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jytky misses with an uppercut. Gaston saw that one coming.
Jytky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaston is able to avoid easily.
Gaston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jytky blocks it well.
Jytky scores with a nice right hand.
Jytky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jytky connects with a jab.
Jytky swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston blocks a leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jytky throws a hook to the side of Gaston's head but Gaston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jytky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaston.
Gaston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gaston is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jytky swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Jytky throws a looping overhand right but Gaston ducks down to avoid it.
Jytky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jytky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gaston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jytky blocks the body kick.
Gaston digs a good body shot into Jytky's ribs.
Gaston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jytky.
Jytky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jytky throws a big shot that misses.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jytky.
Good exchange - Jytky coming out on top.
Jytky tries a low kick but Gaston avoids it.
Gaston lands a head kick. Jytky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gaston is looking to clinch but Jytky is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gaston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gaston throws a head kick but Jytky moves out of range.
Jytky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaston throws a leg kick
and Gaston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jytky takes a swing at Gaston's ribcage but misses.
Jytky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jytky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jytky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jytky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gaston swings for the body but Jytky moves out of range.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Jytky moves out of range easily.
Jytky checks a low kick from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a low kick.
Jytky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaston.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jytky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaston's hands.
Gaston throws a body kick that misses.
Jytky is looking to chop away at Gaston's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jytky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jytky is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Gaston.
Gaston wants to slow Jytky down by chopping away at his legs.
Jytky throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gaston avoids it.
Jytky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaston can do to turn this around?
Jytky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaston at a distance.
Gaston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jytky moves out of range of the body kick from Gaston.
Gaston lands with a kick to the temple. Jytky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jytky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Jytky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaston throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Jytky misses its target.
Gaston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jytky throws a body punch but Gaston moves out of range.
Jim Jytky is winning the standup battle so far.
Jytky connects with a leg kick. Gaston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jytky throws out a powerful jab.
Jytky misses with a head kick.
Gaston slips under a jab from Jytky.
Jytky looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
Gaston looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jytky is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throws a body punch but Jytky moves out of range.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jytky cracks Gaston with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jytky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jytky works Gaston's body with a nice hook.
Jytky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaston.
Jytky avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Jytky.
Gaston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
Gaston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Jytky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jytky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaston walks into a jab.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jytky.
Gaston lands with a kick to the temple. Jytky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jytky 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.
Jytky keeps the fight on the outside.
Jytky feints and then cracks Gaston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaston down.
Jytky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jytky.
Jytky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jytky clobbers Gaston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Jytky is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jytky.
Gaston takes one to the side of the head.
Gaston wants to clinch but Jytky slips to the side
and Jytky counters with a nice leg kick.
Jytky connects with a jab.
Gaston misses with a leg kick.
Jytky cracks Gaston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gaston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jytky finish him?
Gaston is rocked!
Jytky moves out of range of the body kick from Gaston.
Gaston is still on wobbly legs! Can Jytky finish him?
Jytky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Jytky scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaston should have avoided that one.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jytky just misses with a punch to the body.
Jytky digs a good body shot into Gaston's ribs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gaston tries to land a body kick
and Jytky counters with a straight right hand.
Gaston tries to score with a low kick but Jytky moves his leg out of the way.
Jytky drops Gaston with a naaaaasty hook - Gaston is in real trouble here! Jytky dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jytky!
Jim Jytky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roy Gaston was interviewed post fight and said 'Better watch yo back homie!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 643 p4p, 72 weight class) and Lewis Burwell Puller (ranked 2005 p4p, 180 weight class). Lewis Burwell Puller has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Disco Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Burwell Puller!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Kid catches Puller right on the button with a cross.
Puller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Puller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Kid preventing the sweep.
Kid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kid wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puller 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kid throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kid is in Puller's guard.
Puller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid connects with a couple of short punches.
Kid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kid has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kid connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puller looks a forlorn figure.
Kid landing strikes from the mount and Puller is in trouble!
Kid content just to control the position here.
Kid unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid lands with some strikes.
Puller tries to hold on but Kid postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Puller is rocked!
Kid working the ground and pound effectively.
Puller is still in real trouble! Can Kid finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kid postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Puller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kid and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Disco Kid!
An out of breath Disco Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 285 p4p, 32 weight class) and Tommy Robinson (ranked 1707 p4p, 208 weight class). Tommy Robinson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Toro Jr, as that shot connected.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
El Toro Jr lands a big head kick that sends Robinson tumbling to the mat! El Toro Jr takes a step backwards and waves Robinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Robinson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. El Toro Jr doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Robinson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Robinson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roli Poli (ranked 542 p4p, 74 weight class) and Bo Nickal (ranked 359 p4p, 50 weight class). Roli Poli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Nickal's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickal on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickal.
Nickal moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nickal.
Poli takes a swing at Nickal's ribcage but misses.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickal was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Nickal shoots and misses
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Nickal's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Poli's guard.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Poli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Poli postures up.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poli manages to get himself to full guard.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poli is keeping the position for now.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Nickal winds up and cracks Poli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Poli defending well.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
Poli wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Poli trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Poli is defending the position.
Nickal is keen to just control but Poli is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal winds up and cracks Poli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Poli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Poli is trying to control but can't.
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
Poli won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy.
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Poli defends it.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poli sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal with the ground and pound but Poli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal advances to half guard.
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poli wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.
Poli wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poli to regain full guard.
Nickal trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nickal misses.
A big right from Nickal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Nickal's defenses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Nickal blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Nickal postures up in Poli's guard and throws a big left but Poli blocks it.
Nickal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nickal, into his guard.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poli is one step ahead there.
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poli passes into half guard.
Poli trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal has an active guard here but Poli has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Nickal looking for subs off his back but Poli has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nickal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Poli pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is having none of it.
Nickal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickal tries to reverse the position but Poli maintains control.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
Poli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poli has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poli postures up.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poli's guard.
Nickal trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Poli working a defensive guard here.
Poli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal pushing down on Poli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Poli is working away.
Poli is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poli avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poli is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal thows a huge punch but Poli dodges it nicely.
Nickal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poli is just riding it out for now. Nickal eventually gives up the hold.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickal 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.
Nickal thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli scores with the left hand. Nickal knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a hook but Nickal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickal thinking.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Nickal scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Nickal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickal throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws a series of punches but Nickal moves out of range.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli misses with a hook.
Nickal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poli has time to react.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Nickal moves out of range.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nickal throwing strikes but Poli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal trying to work for an americana but Poli has managed to regain full guard.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal throwing strikes but Poli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poli wants to stand but Nickal is controlling his arm.
Poli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nickal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal sneaks back into half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Poli has control of the leg.
Poli moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nickal.
Nickal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poli defends well.
Poli is posturing up here but Nickal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Poli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Poli has to tap! Slick submission there by Nickal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 379 p4p, 58 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 776 p4p, 117 weight class). Soda Popinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Kilpatrick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popinski throws out a loose jab but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski lands an overhand right.
Popinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpatrick throws out a loose jab but Popinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Popinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Popinski won't be happy with that.
Popinski is looking for a sweep.
Popinski dodges the ground and pound from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is putting a hurting on Popinski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick scores with punches from side control.
Popinski is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
Popinski defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Kilpatrick grinds an elbow into Popinski's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski gets back to half guard.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Popinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilpatrick on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilpatrick lands a nice short elbow.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Popinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick lands strikes from half guard.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Popinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilpatrick controlling the pace.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popinski taking some punishment here, with Kilpatrick in his half guard.
Kilpatrick lands strikes from half guard.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilpatrick winds up and cracks Popinski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Popinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Popinski's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popinski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Popinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilpatrick is thwarting Popinski's attempts to control the position.
Popinski wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popinski's head.
Kilpatrick is pressing down on Popinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Popinski is holding on for now.
Popinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Kilpatrick connects with a nice short shot to Popinski's temple.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilpatrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Kilpatrick connects with a nice short shot to Popinski's temple.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but Popinski is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick is keen to just control but Popinski is a slippery customer.
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popinski's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilpatrick working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popinski defending well though.
Popinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick working over Popinski with some ground and pound. Popinski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Popinski trying to hold on to Kilpatrick's head to control him but Kilpatrick postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick slips a nice elbow through Popinski's hands, connecting with Popinski's forehead.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kilpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilpatrick working the head and body with strikes.
Popinski is looking for a sweep. Kilpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Popinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Popinski dodges it nicely.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popinski defending well though.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popinski defending well though.
Popinski is breathing heavily.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilpatrick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popinski defending well though.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Popinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski has hold of Kilpatrick's hands but Kilpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilpatrick stalling.
Kilpatrick is keen to just control but Popinski is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but Popinski is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick working Popinski over with strikes.
Kilpatrick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kilpatrick prevents Popinski from improving his position.
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Popinski dodges it nicely.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Popinski is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kilpatrick is trying to control. Popinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
Ground and pound from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Popinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Popinski taking some punishment here, with Kilpatrick in his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Popinski tries to roll over but Kilpatrick keeps him under control.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilpatrick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popinski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kilpatrick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kilpatrick with shots to the head and body - Popinski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kilpatrick lands a heavy elbow.
Kilpatrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Popinski is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kilpatrick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popinski walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Popinski limp body while Kilpatrick jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Kilpatrick!
Jesse Kilpatrick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jesse Kilpatrick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 331 p4p, 48 weight class) and Short Badass (ranked 514 p4p, 81 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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Short Badass!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schaub with a body shot.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schaub changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaub feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Badasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schaub misses with a hook to the body
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass stuffs the takedown attempt from Schaub. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Badass throws out a counter right but Schaub avoids it with no problem.
Schaub throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schaub misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub misses the jab.
Schaub misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Schaub avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schaub wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Schaub - just one landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schaub or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub.
Schaub shoots in but Badass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schaub.
Schaub rushes Badass and presses him up against the ropes.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but Badass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Schaub.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schaub looks to clinch
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaub slips a jab from Badass.
Schaub swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Schaub throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schaub looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Schaub misses.
Badass throws out a counter right but Schaub avoids it with no problem.
Schaub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Schaub misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaub.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass 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.
Badass lands a really nice looking cross but Schaub seems unphased.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schaub.
Schaub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schaub lands in his opponent's guard.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaub wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Schaub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Badass dives on top into guard.
Schaub keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schaub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
Schaub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schaub to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Badass is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schaub pulls down on the head and he's put Badass to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Schaub!
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