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Batoru FC 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Diaz (ranked 5655 p4p, 487 weight class) and Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio (ranked 22507 p4p, 559 weight class). Perda Segurio has chosen Cypress Hill - Highlife as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perda Segurio tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perda Segurio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perda Segurio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz stops Perda Segurio from standing up.
Perda Segurio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz cracks Perda Segurio with a solid left hand.
Perda Segurio trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perda Segurio wants to sweep but no luck.
Perda Segurio keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Perda Segurio controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perda Segurio is trying to hold Diaz in close to prevent damage but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Perda Segurio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Perda Segurio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz winds up and cracks Perda Segurio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perda Segurio is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perda Segurio avoid being mounted?
Diaz prevents Perda Segurio from improving his position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Perda Segurio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is nestled in close to Perda Segurio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perda Segurio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perda Segurio has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Perda Segurio is trying to control but can't.
Perda Segurio wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Perda Segurio won't allow it.
Perda Segurio is looking to escape.
Perda Segurio wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Perda Segurio is not content to let Diaz control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Perda Segurio gets back to full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Perda Segurio keeps moving.
Diaz postures up.
Perda Segurio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perda Segurio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Perda Segurio is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perda Segurio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Perda Segurio to the ground. Diaz is now in Perda Segurio's guard.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz trying to control but Perda Segurio is working from the bottom.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perda Segurio 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perda Segurio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perda Segurio working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Diaz dominated that 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.
Perda Segurio feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Perda Segurio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Perda Segurio looking to pass the guard.
Perda Segurio wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Diaz's closed guard. He's half up but Diaz has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Diaz pivots and extends the arm, Perda Segurio falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Diaz! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Diaz!
Luiz Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Bray (ranked 5805 p4p, 395 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 4976 p4p, 370 weight class). Bray comes into the arena with Bet blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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211 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfie Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurtev is trying to defend but Bray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bray seems to be working for a kimura but Kurtev defends the submission attempt.
Kurtev gets full guard.
Kurtev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurtev keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Bray any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bray wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev wants to sweep here but Bray controlling him for the moment.
Kurtev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev wants to get back to his feet but Bray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurtev looking to control.
Bray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtev is keeping the position for now.
Bray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bray has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtev's legs - danger averted.
Bray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Bray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurtev 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.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtev scores with a takedown into Bray's guard.
Bray is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bray working a defensive guard here.
Kurtev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kurtev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kurtev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurtev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurtev is posturing up here but Bray has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kurtev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kurtev has to tap! Slick submission there by Bray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfie Bray!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Berglund (ranked 20284 p4p, 393 weight class) and Mako Takaziko (ranked 20736 p4p, 418 weight class). Berglund comes to the cage accompanied by Sufjan Stevens - To Be Alone With You. Gustav Berglund could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mako Takaziko's chin.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Berglund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mako Takaziko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaziko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berglund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Takaziko tenderised Berglund's leg. Berglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Takaziko.
Berglund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaziko.
Takaziko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berglund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berglund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takaziko tries to score with a low kick but Berglund moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Berglund.
Takaziko looks to score with a jab to the body but Berglund is just out of range.
Takaziko misses with a left hand
enabling Berglund to counter with a crisp jab.
Takaziko is rocked!
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Berglund misses the jab.
Takaziko is still on wobbly legs! Can Berglund finish him?
Berglund connects with the punch.
Takaziko throws a leg kick but Berglund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takaziko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Takaziko.
Takaziko seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglund throws a looping overhand right but Takaziko ducks down to avoid it.
Berglund closes the distance and pushes Takaziko back into the cage.
Takaziko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaziko misses with a body shot.
Berglund loads up on a big right hand but Takaziko slips the punch.
Takaziko throws a lazy uppercut
and Takaziko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takaziko lands a nice shot to the body.
Berglund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takaziko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaziko tries a body shot but Berglund blocks it.
Berglund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berglund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglund cracks Takaziko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berglund is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berglund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berglund checks a leg kick.
As Takaziko backs away, Berglund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berglund moves out of range as Takaziko throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Berglund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berglund waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Takaziko. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Takaziko to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
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.
Berglund prevents Takaziko from getting back to his feet.
Berglund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berglund stands up and waves to Takaziko to follow him.
Berglund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaziko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Berglund finds it's target.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglund misses with a hook.
Takaziko lands the left hand.
Takaziko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takaziko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Berglund is looking to counter punch.
Takaziko thows a leg kick but Berglund checks it
and Berglund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takaziko thows a leg kick but Berglund checks it
and Berglund counters with a huge left! Takaziko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Berglund isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Takaziko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Berglund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Berglund!
Mako Takaziko spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caspian Tennessen (ranked 4305 p4p, 387 weight class) and Anubis Kaan (ranked 23221 p4p, 520 weight class). Tennessen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Manowar - Warriors of the World. Kaan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solid Steel. Anubis Kaan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caspian Tennessen's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anubis Kaan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaan is fending him off so far but Tennessen persists. Nope, Kaan circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Kaan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tennessen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Kaan takes a swing at Tennessen's ribcage but misses.
Tennessen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tennessen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaan as he jumps to the side.
Tennessen tries for a takedown but Kaan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caspian Tennessen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tennessen under the eye.
Tennessen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Kaan.
Kaan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tennessen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaan scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Tennessen with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tennessen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaan scores with a body shot.
Tennessen tries for a takedown but Kaan circles away easily
enabling Kaan to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis Kaan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Kaan.
Tennessen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tennessen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tennessen is rocked!
Kaan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Tennessen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tennessen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tennessen shoots in for a double leg but Kaan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tennessen is breathing heavily.
Kaan cracks Tennessen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anubis Kaan!
Anubis Kaan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Ziuzlikov (ranked 5885 p4p, 251 weight class) and Sava Savov (ranked 5338 p4p, 240 weight class). Fedor Ziuzlikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sava Savov's chin.
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Ziuzlikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Savov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziuzlikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savov tries to avoid it but Ziuzlikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savov to the ground. Savov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziuzlikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savov sprawls well initially but Ziuzlikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Ground and pound from Ziuzlikov.
Ziuzlikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziuzlikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savov is not content to let Ziuzlikov control the position.
Ziuzlikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savov has a hand on Ziuzlikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ziuzlikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ziuzlikov lands a big elbow.
Ziuzlikov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Ziuzlikov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 19141 p4p, 276 weight class) and Maxim Valdaev (ranked 5254 p4p, 237 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - This Is England. 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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140 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Valdaev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Valdaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Valdaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdaev postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Valdaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdaev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Valdaev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdaev looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valdaev is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Valdaev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson kicks Valdaev off and gets to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Valdaev keeps it at a distance.
Valdaev scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Valdaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdaev won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson pushes Valdaev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson sizes up Valdaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdaev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Valdaev is controlling him.
Valdaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valdaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Valdaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valdaev drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Valdaev moves out of range easily.
Valdaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdaev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Valdaev prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valdaev distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Valdaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valdaev looks winded!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Valdaev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valdaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Valdaev's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdaev keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valdaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valdaev dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
Valdaev is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Valdaev dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Valdaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson pushes Valdaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valdaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Valdaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdaev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valdaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.
Valdaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdaev can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries to escape but Valdaev is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Valdaev controls the position.
Johnson is trying to buck Valdaev off.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valdaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valdaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Valdaev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Valdaev was well out of range.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Valdaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Valdaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Maxim Valdaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdaev walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdaev is rocked!
Johnson cracks Valdaev's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Valdaev slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Johnson can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Tallus (ranked 4663 p4p, 432 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 6880 p4p, 491 weight class). Tallus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Poison Girl. Otto Tallus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otto Tallus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallus is defended easily by Markov.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov punishes Tallus's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tallus shoots in but no luck this time.
Markov throws out a counter right but Tallus avoids it with no problem.
Markov closes the distance and clinches.
Tallus has Markov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markov is defending well.
Tallus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markov is defending well.
Tallus 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.
A bit of stalling here from Markov.
Tallus is working for takedown but Markov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallus backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Markov.
Markov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markov prevents the takedown attempt.
Markov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.
Markov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markov.
Markov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallus.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Markov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markov lands a body punch.
Tallus is breathing heavily.
Markov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talluss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markov prevents it.
Markov lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov cracks Tallus with a nice body shot.
Markov lands an elbow that stopped Tallus in his tracks for a moment.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
Markov scores with a shoulder strike.
Markov lands a shot to the body.
Come on Markov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Markov cracks Tallus with a nice body shot.
Markov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Markov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallus backwards.
Markov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallus is rocked!
Markov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tallus to his knees! Markov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bowen (ranked 3799 p4p, 137 weight class) and Kiro Kirov (ranked 5427 p4p, 175 weight class). Bowen's entrance music is JPATTERSSON - Like A Hippo. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirov slips a straight right by Bowen.
The fighters circling - Bowen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirov with the counter takedown but Bowen avoids it easily.
Kirov gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirov in particular looking to stall.
Bowen is looking to get back to is feet but Kirov passes into side control.
Bowen is trying to buck Kirov off.
Bowen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirov.
Bowen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Brandon Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kirov goes down! Can Bowen finish him!?
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Bowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirov seems keen to control Bowen's posture.
Bowen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirov has wrist control.
Bowen postures up.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bowen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kirov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirov is still in real trouble! Can Bowen finish him?
Kirov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bowen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kirov covers up, he's hurt! Bowen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bowen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bowen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 2510 p4p, 273 weight class) and Liam Jansen (ranked 22871 p4p, 547 weight class). Berggren's entrance music is Mozart - Lacrimosa. A fine choice. The key to victory for Sammy Berggren has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Berggren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berggren fails with the takedown.
Berggren dodges the punch combination from Jansen.
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansen sprawls well. Jansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren shoots for a double leg takedown but Jansen sprawls well. He's pushed Berggren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansen! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Berggren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berggren shoots for a takedown but Jansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Jansen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berggren shoots in and drives through. Jansen sprawls well.
Berggren looks for a takedown but Jansen sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren fails to land the takedown.
Berggren shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansen tries to sprawl out of it but Berggren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berggren shoots for a double leg takedown but Jansen sprawls well. He's pushed Berggren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansen sprawls well. Jansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berggren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berggren showed some decent athleticism there.
Berggren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jansen sees it coming and defends easily.
Berggren has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jansen defend it? Berggren steps over the head and cranks it - Jansen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berggren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 1900 p4p, 215 weight class) and Altair Brain (ranked 1885 p4p, 214 weight class). Aziz comes to the cage accompanied by Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. Brain has chosen 300 Violin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jalaluddin Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Altair Brain!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aziz circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brain misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz checks a low kick from Brain.
Brain scores with a head kick.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brain was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Brain throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Brain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aziz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Aziz there.
Brain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aziz slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain stuns Aziz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Brain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aziz counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aziz with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brain loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Brain.
Brain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brain! But no joy.
Aziz misses with an uppercut.
Brain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
And Brain responds with a good body kick, but Aziz manages to step out the way in time.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Brain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Aziz misses.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Brain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aziz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
Brain feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
Brain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brain lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz moves out of range as Brain throws a body kick.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Brain throws a right hand that Aziz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aziz also avoids with ease.
Brain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aziz throws an off balance right hand
and Brain counters with a three punch combo that has Aziz backing up. Aziz nods at Brain to acknowledge the strikes.
Brain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
Jab by Brain.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aziz, as that shot connected.
Aziz slips a straight right by Brain.
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aziz circles away quickly and effectively.
Aziz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aziz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Aziz.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Brain.
Brain tests Aziz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain dodges the punch combination from Aziz.
Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brain counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Aziz.
Aziz throws a body punch but Brain moves out of range.
Brain throws a series of strikes that have Aziz backpedaling.
Aziz is rocked!
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Aziz seems to have got his legs back now.
Brain pushes Aziz away with a front kick.
A lazy left from Aziz finds it's target.
Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aziz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aziz instigates a clinch.
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
Brain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brain tries to move into range but Aziz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aziz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brain slips a jab from Aziz.
Aziz stuns Brain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Aziz checks a leg kick.
Brain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aziz lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aziz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Danga de danga de dang - Brain scores with a four punch combination!
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Brain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Nice uppercut there from Aziz.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain throws a counter combo.
A combination from Brain does no damage.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain throws a jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Brain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brain fails to land with a series of punches.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Brain.
Brain misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Brain throws a push kick but Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aziz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aziz.
An attempted straight right counter from Aziz misses the target.
Altair Brain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Brain.
Brain lands with an uppercut that bounces Aziz off the cage and back into range.
Aziz defending well as Brain loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Brain lands but Aziz takes it in his stride.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Brain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
Brain throws a wild body kick that Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Aziz is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Brain.
Brain misses with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.
Aziz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aziz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Aziz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz tries to clinch but Brain is having none of it.
Brain sizes up Aziz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brain misses the shot to the body.
Aziz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Aziz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Brain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brain moves away from the strike by Aziz.
Aziz connects with a looping right hand.
Brain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brain stalks Aziz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aziz's face. Aziz staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Brain misses.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Aziz moves out of range easily.
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brain was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Brain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brain is rocked!
BOOM! Aziz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brain. Brain tries to recover but Aziz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brain lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
An out of breath Jalaluddin Aziz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Altair Brain was interviewed post fight and said 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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