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RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Sonnen (ranked 22942 p4p, 268 weight class) and Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 3881 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Stringfellow!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stringfellow checks a leg kick.
Stringfellow works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Stringfellow.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Stringfellow avoids it.
Stringfellow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stringfellow blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Stringfellow lands a body shot.
Stringfellow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stringfellow!
Stringfellow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringfellow has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Sonnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stringfellow lands a right hand.
Stringfellow lands a left hand.
Stringfellow misses with a punch on the inside.
Stringfellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Stringfellow.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Stringfellow prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Sonnen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Sonnen managing to block the knees to the body from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Stringfellow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stringfellow.
Sonnen tries to circle away but Stringfellow has him pinned against the cage.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands a nice uppercut.
Stringfellow lands an uppercut.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Stringfellow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Stringfellow lands an uppercut.
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!
Sonnen is trying to push Stringfellow away but Stringfellow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Stringfellow is controlling him.
Stringfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Stringfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Stringfellow throws knees to the body.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Stringfellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stringfellow lands a body punch.
Stringfellow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stringfellow tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
A short right from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stringfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Stringfellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Stringfellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to break the clinch but Stringfellow is controlling the position.
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
Sonnen trying to land knees to the body.
Stringfellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Stringfellow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stringfellow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stringfellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Stringfellow moves out of range easily.
Stringfellow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Stringfellow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stringfellow jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stringfellow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stringfellow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Stringfellow tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stringfellow, as that shot connected.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stringfellow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Stringfellow. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Stringfellow connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Stringfellow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stringfellow lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Stringfellow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stringfellow lands a nice looking body shot.
Stringfellow scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Stringfellow does no damage.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Stringfellow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Stringfellow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonnen back to the cage. Stringfellow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stringfellow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stringfellow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stringfellow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stringfellow checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stringfellow scores with a shot to the body.
Stringfellow throws a nice head kick!
Stringfellow blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Stringfellow slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses.
Stringfellow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sonnen on the side of the head.
Jab from Stringfellow.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Stringfellow's leg but Stringfellow calmly moves out of range.
Stringfellow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stringfellow lands with a shot to the body.
Stringfellow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow rushes Sonnen and presses him up against the cage.
Stringfellow missing with knees to the body.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Stringfellow keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow lands with a short shot to the head.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Stringfellow is working Sonnen over against the cage.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow has Sonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Sonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stringfellow missing with knees to the body.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Stringfellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringfellow lands a left hand.
Stringfellow has Sonnen pressed against the cage, preventing Sonnen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stringfellow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Stringfellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Stringfellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stringfellow lands an overhand right.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stringfellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen moves forwards but Stringfellow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stringfellow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stringfellow lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Stringfellow as he checks the leg kick.
Stringfellow cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stringfellow scores with a hook.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stringfellow scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Stringfellow. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stringfellow pushes Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Stringfellow cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Stringfellow is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Desmond Stringfellow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Stringfellow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Stringfellow throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
Sonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Stringfellow won't allow it.
Stringfellow lands a shot to the body.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Stringfellow has double underhooks.
Stringfellow lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen is trying to force a seperation but Stringfellow has the dominant position.
Stringfellow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Desmond Stringfellow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Sonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Stringfellow won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
Sonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Stringfellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stringfellow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Stringfellow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Strickland (ranked 5990 p4p, 248 weight class) and Johnny Barkley (ranked 4885 p4p, 218 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strickland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkley, pushing him back against the cage.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strickland slowing the pace effectively.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
A frustrated look appears on Barkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
A frustrated look appears on Barkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strickland manages to break the clinch.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Strickland avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Strickland tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Strickland avoids them all with ease.
Strickland avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Strickland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland is looking to clinch.
Strickland takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strickland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strickland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strickland lands a right hand.
Barkley can't break the clinch.
Strickland tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Barkley to work.
Strickland tries to stall but Barkley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working hard to break the clinch.
Barkley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strickland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Strickland slips a jab from Barkley.
As Barkley tries to get set, Strickland tries to push him back and clinch up but Barkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Barkley moves forwards but Strickland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses.
Strickland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Strickland shakes him off and moves away.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland scores with a head kick. Barkley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strickland throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Strickland throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barkley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Strickland lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jimmy Strickland!
A less than humble Jimmy Strickland misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexmuria Bagueraiu (ranked 7310 p4p, 260 weight class) and Tronn Niewschki (ranked 4773 p4p, 215 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tronn Niewschki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bagueraiu feints and as Niewschki raises his hands in defense, Bagueraiu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niewschki is wriggling around but Bagueraiu manages to pass to half guard.
Bagueraiu content to control rather than advance.
Niewschki is trying to stand up here but Bagueraiu is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueraiu is looking to take a break and control but Niewschki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.
Bagueraiu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niewschki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niewschki is trying to stand up here but Bagueraiu is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueraiu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bagueraiu tries to control but Niewschki wriggling away.
Niewschki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagueraiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bagueraiu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bagueraiu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bagueraiu looking for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki is having none of it.
Bagueraiu has control of Niewschki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewschki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bagueraiu is working for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
Niewschki tries to buck Bagueraiu off but he can't manage it.
Bagueraiu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagueraiu has hold of Niewschki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Niewschki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Niewschki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bagueraiu looking to control but Niewschki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bagueraiu has control of Niewschki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewschki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Niewschki trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bagueraiu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Niewschki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Niewschki shrugs it off.
Niewschki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagueraiu working for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki is in no mood to give up.
Bagueraiu looking to control but Niewschki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
Niewschki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bagueraiu wants to control the pace but Niewschki is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Niewschki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Bagueraiu has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Niewschki taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
After the fight, Alexmuria Bagueraiu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Johnson (ranked 4636 p4p, 526 weight class) and Ronaldinho Gaucho (ranked 5496 p4p, 571 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldinho Gaucho!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
It looks like Ronaldinho Gaucho has been cut.
Gaucho tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Gaucho moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Gaucho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gaucho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaucho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gaucho closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Gaucho backing up. Gaucho nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaucho is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaucho just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gaucho does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ronaldinho Gaucho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaucho moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Gaucho! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gaucho to his feet! Gaucho is in big trouble!
Gaucho is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
A left and a right from Gaucho both land. Nice combination.
Gaucho seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaucho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Gaucho down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Gaucho back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That has opened up Ronaldinho Gaucho's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaucho wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gaucho swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gaucho face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Johnson!
After winning the bout, Joey Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Snyder (ranked 24876 p4p, 636 weight class) and Phobo Jones (ranked 3604 p4p, 416 weight class). Phobo Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Snyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phobo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snyder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snyder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Snyder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves away
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snyder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snyder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Snyder is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Snyder looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snyder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves away
and Snyder counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snyder swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Snyder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones tries to clinch there but Snyder circles away.
Snyder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phobo Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Snyder counters with a straight right hand.
Phobo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones wants to clinch up but Snyder keeps it at a distance.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snyder's hands.
Jones lands with a hook. Snyder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snyder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones wants to clinch
and Snyder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Snyder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones misses with a combination
and Snyder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesley Snyder is winning the standup battle so far.
Snyder lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snyder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snyder throws a shot to the body.
Phobo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Snyder scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to clinch there but Snyder circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Snyder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Snyder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Snyder tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones throws a right hand that Snyder ducks under and follows up with a left that Snyder also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Snyder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with the combination.
Snyder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
Snyder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Snyder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Snyder cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Snyder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snyder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snyder.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snyder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pulls Snyder in close to prevent any damage.
Snyder won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones pulls Snyder in to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Snyder from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is controlling Snyder's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snyder trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones looks to clinch
and Snyder counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snyder tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
Snyder throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Snyder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Snyder pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Snyder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snyder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snyder thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Snyder connects with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder moves away
and Snyder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Snyder attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Snyder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snyder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Snyder does it's job there.
Snyder throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones closes the distance but Snyder moves to the side
letting Snyder counter with a right hand.
Snyder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snyder.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones moves to clinch but Snyder breaks away
and Snyder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Snyder on that attempt.
Snyder lands with a good body shot.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Snyder misses its target.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Snyder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones tries to clinch
and Snyder counters with a left to the body.
Snyder swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Snyder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Snyder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snyder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snyder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phobo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Snyder sprawling to the canvas! Snyder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snyder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Snyder!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Snyder 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 Jakub Balinski (ranked 3751 p4p, 428 weight class) and AB Roberts (ranked 7093 p4p, 598 weight class). AB Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakub Balinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AB Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Balinski on that attempt.
Balinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Balinski shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Balinski.
Roberts leaves Balinski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Balinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Balinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balinski shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Balinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts's coach down at CrossFit Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roberts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balinski misses with a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balinski has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balinski.
Jakub Balinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Balinski throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts!
Balinski is pushing Roberts's head away, looking to escape. Roberts manages to hold on to the position though.
Roberts stands up and beckons Balinski to his feet.
Balinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Balinski avoids it with no problem.
Balinski lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balinski takes one to the chin there.
Balinski is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Balinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Balinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
AB Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balinski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Balinski scores with a three punch combo!
Roberts avoids the head kick by Balinski.
Balinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Balinski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Balinski is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Balinski scores with a punch to the head.
Balinski throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Balinski avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Roberts lands with an uppercut that bounces Balinski off the cage and back into range.
Balinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Balinski tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balinski closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Balinski pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AB Roberts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Balinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Jakub Balinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balinski throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Balinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balinski tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Nice defenses there by Balinski.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Balinski.
Balinski with a hook.
Balinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Balinski shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Balinski throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Balinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts leaves Balinski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Balinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balinski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Balinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Roberts there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Balinski.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts.
Balinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balinski momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balinski takes one to the chin there.
Balinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Roberts 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.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balinski.
Balinski misses the jab.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Roberts lands.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts scores with a jab. Balinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balinski shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberts feints a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Roberts.
Balinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balinski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balinski prevents Roberts from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balinski is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balinski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balinski is trying for a kimura here. Roberts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Balinski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakub Balinski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Alomar (ranked 3417 p4p, 400 weight class) and Igi Peterson (ranked 6381 p4p, 573 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Alomar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Igi Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alomar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Alomar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Peterson is trying to stall.
Peterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Peterson controls Alomar momentarily but Alomar frees himself.
Alomar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson prevents Alomar from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alomar is trying to get an arm triangle but Peterson is defending well.
Alomar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peterson keeps Alomar under control for a moment.
Alomar controlling the position from side mount.
Peterson isn't going anywhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is not content to let Alomar control the position.
Alomar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Alomar wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson prevents Alomar from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alomar has an Americana. Peterson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alomar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alomar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Alomar!
Robert Alomar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stronghold (ranked 6130 p4p, 473 weight class) and Kelly Anderson (ranked 4256 p4p, 374 weight class). Alexander Stronghold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Stronghold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelly Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stronghold lands a body shot.
Stronghold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stronghold blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Stronghold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Stronghold down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Stronghold back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Stronghold crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kelly Anderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beef Stew (ranked 2118 p4p, 214 weight class) and Errol Browse (ranked 3313 p4p, 312 weight class). Errol Browse 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, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beef Stew!
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, Errol Browse!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stew lands the left hand.
It looks like Errol Browse has been cut.
Browse ducks right into an uppercut from Stew.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stew!
A head kick misses from Browse.
Browse throws a head kick that misses
and Stew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Errol Browse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Stew counters with a quick kick to the body but Browse blocks it.
Stew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Browse throws a lazy head kick
and Stew counters with a big right hand! Oh Browse is in trouble here! Stew follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
Beef Stew made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Steiner (ranked 2480 p4p, 306 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 1468 p4p, 187 weight class). Steiner comes to the cage accompanied by THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Serhey Rishkinov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner with a poor takedown
and Rishkinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steiner misses with a takedown attempt
and Rishkinov counters with a good, hard body kick but Steiner shrugs it off.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rishkinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steiner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rishkinov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steiner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rishkinov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Steiner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rishkinov loads up with a big shot that hurts Steiner! He's pulled Rishkinov in close but Rishkinov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Steiner survive? More strikes from Rishkinov and Steiner is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
John Steiner spoke after the fight, saying 'You see that win was a fluke! I'll be back to avenge this loss at next year's SACRIFICE!'.
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