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RFC Showdown in Tokyo 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barido Joranso (ranked 4188 p4p, 417 weight class) and Coiote Magrin (ranked 3565 p4p, 384 weight class). Barido Joranso has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barido Joranso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coiote Magrin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joranso is looking to clinch but Magrin is avoiding it.
Joranso throws a combination. Magrin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Coiote Magrin has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joranso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joranso sets himself, and Magrin steps forward looking for the clinch! Joranso avoids it this time.
Magrin dodges the punch combination from Joranso.
No luck for Joranso with that takedown attempt.
Magrin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joranso doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrin circles away.
Magrin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Joranso with that takedown attempt.
Magrin is looking for the big counter here.
Joranso takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joranso tries to break the clinch but Magrin is controlling the position.
Joranso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magrin pulls guard successfully.
Magrin controls Joranso momentarily but Joranso frees himself.
Joranso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magrin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magrin is controlling Joranso's posture.
Magrin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joranso 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.
Magrin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joranso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joranso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magrin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joranso defends well.
Magrin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joranso should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Magrin has tightened it up now! Joranso should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Coiote Magrin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shock DaSystem (ranked 7318 p4p, 389 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 3932 p4p, 316 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shock DaSystem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson fails with the takedown
and DaSystem counters with a two punch combo.
Hudson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and DaSystem counters with a right hand to the body.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DaSystem swivels and escapes.
DaSystem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shock DaSystem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DaSystem tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DaSystem to the ground. DaSystem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DaSystem stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt
and DaSystem counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at DaSystem to acknowledge the strikes.
Hudson misses with a takedown
and DaSystem counters with a one-two to the body.
DaSystem misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson goes for a double leg but DaSystem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaSystem continues to drive forward.
Hudson looks winded!
DaSystem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DaSystem feints a jab promting Hudson to slip. DaSystem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hudson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hudson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DaSystem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSystem is looking to slow Hudson down with leg kicks.
DaSystem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hudson to the mat! Hudson manages to get full guard.
DaSystem wants to stand but Hudson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hudson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DaSystem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DaSystem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DaSystem trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
DaSystem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DaSystem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DaSystem 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.
Hudson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSystem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DaSystem has managed to get both his arms back between Hudson's legs - danger averted.
Hudson controls DaSystem momentarily but DaSystem frees himself.
Hudson working for a triangle but DaSystem defends it easily.
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DaSystem defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaSystem working some strikes from top position.
DaSystem looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working a defensive guard here.
DaSystem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground.
DaSystem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that DaSystem has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
DaSystem wants to get up but he can't break Hudson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DaSystem works over Hudson with some ground and pound from guard.
DaSystem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hudson's guard.
Hudson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DaSystem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hudson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DaSystem defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaSystem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DaSystem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DaSystem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DaSystem has managed to get both his arms back between Hudson's legs - danger averted.
DaSystem wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
DaSystem stands up over Hudson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hudson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DaSystem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaSystem works over Hudson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock DaSystem dominated that round.
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.
Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DaSystem lands a jab to the head.
DaSystem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shock DaSystem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaSystem works over Hudson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson shoots in but DaSystem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shock DaSystem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by DaSystem.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
DaSystem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hudson shoots and misses
and DaSystem counters with a one-two to the body.
Hudson shoots in looking for a takedown. DaSystem tries to sprawl out of it but Hudson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DaSystem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DaSystem dives in and scores a takedown into Hudson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson looking for a guillotine here but DaSystem defends easily.
DaSystem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DaSystem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Hudson has his foot on DaSystem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DaSystem works his way back into a safe position though.
DaSystem looking to pass the guard.
DaSystem lands a couple of elbows.
DaSystem wanted to stand there but Hudson had control of the position.
DaSystem lands a couple of digs.
DaSystem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DaSystem with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DaSystem is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaSystem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing DaSystem from controlling successfully.
Hudson has his foot on DaSystem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DaSystem works his way back into a safe position though.
DaSystem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hudson working for a triangle but DaSystem defends it easily.
DaSystem lands a couple of elbows.
DaSystem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DaSystem wanted to stand there but Hudson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson has DaSystem pulled in close to control his posture.
DaSystem tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.
DaSystem 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.
Hudson pulls DaSystem in close to his closed guard and prevents DaSystem from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DaSystem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock DaSystem dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DaSystem but DaSystem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DaSystem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but DaSystem circles away.
As Hudson looks to move away, DaSystem throws a big counter combo but Hudson just gets out of the way.
DaSystem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt.
Shock DaSystem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from DaSystem.
Hudson with the counter takedown but DaSystem avoids it easily.
Hudson dives in for a single leg takedown but DaSystem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - DaSystem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but DaSystem sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hudson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DaSystem counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at DaSystem to acknowledge the strikes.
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSystem throws a head kick but Hudson moves out of range.
DaSystem lands with a nice body kick.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DaSystem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hudson manages to circle out of the way.
DaSystem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shock DaSystem is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by DaSystem.
DaSystem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hudson takes a step back to recover.
Saul Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson has his takedown stuffed
and DaSystem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DaSystem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaSystem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
DaSystem tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
DaSystem works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaSystem is chipping away with strikes.
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!
DaSystem controls the position from side control.
DaSystem landing a few strikes.
DaSystem swings around for an armbar but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DaSystem's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson stops DaSystem from standing up.
Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to DaSystem's brow.
Hudson prevents DaSystem from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hudson slips nicely into half guard.
Hudson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. DaSystem is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Hudson!
A victorious Saul Hudson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tai Whishermann (ranked 4950 p4p, 460 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 6014 p4p, 507 weight class). Marcus Harris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tai Whishermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Whishermann on that attempt.
Harris throws out a counter right but Whishermann avoids it with no problem.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Whishermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris goes for a double leg but Whishermann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whishermann continues to drive forward.
Whishermann tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whishermann walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tai Whishermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whishermann swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Whishermann pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris wants to control but Whishermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Whishermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Whishermann has control of the leg.
Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Whishermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing that Whishermann has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whishermann defends it nicely.
Harris tries to clinch there but Whishermann circles away.
Harris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whishermann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whishermann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris stands up out of the half guard.
Whishermann shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whishermann avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Harris will probably get the nod.
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.
Whishermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whishermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Whishermann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
Whishermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whishermann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harris looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whishermann is aware though and is defending well.
Harris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Whishermann stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris tries to buck Whishermann off but Whishermann is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whishermann staying calm.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris looks to land a strike but Whishermann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whishermann looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whishermann keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris stands up from Whishermann's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Whishermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tai Whishermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whishermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris feints the counter takedown.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Whishermann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whishermann tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris wants to control but Whishermann is keeping him busy.
Whishermann wants to get back to full guard.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whishermann defending well though.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Whishermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whishermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Harris is wriggling around but Whishermann manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tai Whishermann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Whishermann shoots in.
Whishermann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Whishermann persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Tai Whishermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whishermann leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whishermann attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whishermann's waist but Whishermann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Tai Whishermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Whishermann leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whishermann shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Whishermann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Whishermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whishermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whishermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Whishermann shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whishermann.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whishermann.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Whishermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whishermann tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.
Whishermann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Whishermann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whishermann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris pulls Whishermann into guard.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whishermann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whishermann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whishermann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whishermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Harris!
After winning the bout, Marcus Harris 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fester Addams (ranked 4087 p4p, 146 weight class) and Abdul Wasak (ranked 23755 p4p, 193 weight class). Addams's entrance music is Family Vales. A fine choice. Fester Addams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fester Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Wasak!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Addams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasak.
Abdul Wasak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Addams swivels and escapes.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wasak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Addams moves into the clinch.
Wasak blocks an uppercut.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams 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.
Wasak tries to circle away but Addams has him pinned against the cage.
Addams managing to block the knees to the body from Wasak.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Abdul Wasak has been cut.
Wasak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wasak managing to block the knees to the body from Addams.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Wasak's ribcage.
Wasak looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
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!
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Wasak's ribcage.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wasak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Addams avoiding damage.
Addams stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wasak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Addams is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Wasak's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Wasak! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Fester Addams!
A very excited looking Fester Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 2372 p4p, 259 weight class) and Billy Quinn (ranked 2068 p4p, 232 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
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, Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maldonado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Maldonado scores with a head kick.
Maldonado cracks Quinn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldonado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Quinn's front leg but catches the back leg as Quinn tries to avoid it.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Maldonado's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quinn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quinn has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldonado misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinn.
Maldonado controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Maldonado fails to land.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maldonado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quinn looking for a takedown.
Maldonado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldonado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
Quinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maldonado.
Maldonado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Quinn.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Maldonado.
Quinn missing with knees to the body.
Quinn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quinn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maldonado misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Maldonado.
Maldonado tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldonado managing to block the knees to the body from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado managing to block the knees to the body from Quinn.
Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quinn.
Maldonado avoiding damage as Quinn throws knees to the body.
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maldonado after a bit of a struggle.
Ralphie Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Quinn tries to score a body lock takedown but Maldonado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maldonado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maldonado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldonado takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maldonado presses Quinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maldonado misses with the head strike.
Maldonado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Crunch! Maldonado slams his shin into Quinn's torso.
Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maldonado on the side of the head.
Quinn clinches up against the cage.
Maldonado tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Maldonado back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldonado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado managing to block the knees to the body from Quinn.
Maldonado misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldonado managing to block the knees to the body from Quinn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maldonado blocking some punches.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Maldonado as the two fighters clinch.
Maldonado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Maldonado lands a left hand.
Maldonado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maldonado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quinn lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quinn lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ralphie Maldonado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maldonado lands a big head kick that sends Quinn tumbling to the mat! Maldonado takes a step backwards and waves Quinn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Quinn is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Billy Quinn has been cut.
Quinn throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldonado finish him?
Maldonado motions for Quinn to come forward. Maldonado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maldonado.
Quinn checks the leg kick.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinn checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quinn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quinn wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.
Maldonado is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldonado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldonado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maldonado misses with a low kick as Quinn jumps back.
Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Quinn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado motions for Quinn to come forward. Maldonado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a series of punches but Quinn moves out of range.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Maldonado lands a jab to Quinn's midsection.
Maldonado takes a swing at Quinn's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
Quinn tries to counter with a clinch but Maldonado shakes him off and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Quinn blocks the leg kick.
Quinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maldonado throws a low kick, looking for Quinn's leg but Quinn calmly moves out of range.
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldonado works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maldonado gets through Quinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldonado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldonado taking a breather.
Maldonado can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quinn.
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!
Quinn trying to land knees to the body.
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldonado thumps Quinn with a low kick.
Maldonado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinn throws a right hand that Maldonado ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldonado also avoids with ease.
Maldonado takes a swing at Quinn's ribcage but misses.
Quinn wants to counter with a clinch but Maldonado pushes him away.
Quinn misses with a combination
and Maldonado counters with a head kick that drops Quinn to the mat! Quinn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinn lands a slapping body shot.
Maldonado throws a big shot that misses.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Quinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldonado is looking to wear down Quinn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy body kick from Maldonado
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ralphie Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quinn throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Quinn both land. Nice combination.
Quinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maldonado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quinn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldonado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maldonado back to the cage. Quinn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maldonado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quinn.
Quinn throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldonado misses with a wild combination.
Maldonado swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Maldonado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maldonado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Maldonado misses
and Quinn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quinn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maldonado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quinn checks it well.
Quinn scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldonado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Maldonado wants to land a leg kick but Quinn is out of range.
Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Quinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quinn.
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Maldonado moved out of range nicely.
Quinn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldonado blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quinn cracks a nice hook into Maldonado's ribs.
Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
A big right from Quinn misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ralphie Maldonado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Quinn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Quinn walks into a straight right hand from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quinn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maldonado's hands.
Quinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldonado lands a big head kick that sends Quinn tumbling to the mat! Maldonado takes a step backwards and waves Quinn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado lands with a shot to the body.
Maldonado cracks Quinn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldonado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ralphie Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldonado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quinn's head backwards.
Maldonado throws a combination that misses
and Quinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldonado thinking.
Maldonado swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Quinn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Quinn scores with a jab to the head.
Quinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
Quinn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quinn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a nice 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!
Quinn misses with a hook.
Maldonado misses with a low kick.
Quinn tests Maldonado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ralphie Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn scores with a punch to the head.
Quinn moves out of range as Maldonado throws a body kick.
A cross from Maldonado lands.
Quinn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinn takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Quinn down.
Quinn moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado throws a hook but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a straight left.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Quinn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Billy Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maldonado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maldonado throws a front kick aimed at Quinn's knee but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quinn moves into the clinch.
Maldonado misses with some punches.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn tries a body shot but Maldonado blocks it.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maldonado avoids it.
Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maldonado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quinn misses with an uppercut.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Maldonado managing to block the knees to the body from Quinn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Quinn working aggressively here.
Quinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maldonado is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maldonado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quinn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maldonado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldonado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Maldonado!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 3988 p4p, 205 weight class) and Uriah Chin (ranked 3326 p4p, 177 weight class). Uriah Chin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. On his way into the cage it seems that Ichiro Suzuki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ichiro Suzuki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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149 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Chin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chin works Suzuki's body with a nice hook.
Suzuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chin defends well and Suzuki ends up having to push Chin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chin keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suzuki is working for takedown but Chin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Chin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Chin.
Chin gets underhooks to prevent Suzuki's takedown attempt.
Chin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Chin landing knees to the head.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin lands an elbow that stopped Suzuki in his tracks for a moment.
Chin prevents the takedown attempt.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ichiro Suzuki has been cut.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chin obliges.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin with a knee to the head.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki is rocked!
Chin lands a knee to the body.
Oh Suzuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suzuki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chin can turn it around.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Chin lands a nice knee to the body.
Chin scores a nice knee to the body.
Chin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Chin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chin working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chin has Suzuki pressed against the cage, preventing Suzuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Suzuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chin prevents it.
A short left from Chin.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Suzuki taking a breather.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin prevents the takedown attempt.
Suzuki can't get the takedown.
Chin lands a damaging elbow.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chin after a bit of a struggle.
Chin scores with a shot to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chin is defending well.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chin scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Chin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Suzuki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Suzuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Suzuki can't get the takedown.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Chin.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Chin landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chin.
Chin misses with a knee to the head.
Suzuki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki looking for a takedown.
Suzuki seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suzuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Chin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Chin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Suzuki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chin lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chin wants to clinch up but Suzuki keeps it at a distance.
Suzuki attempts a counter takedown but Chin avoids it well and moves away.
Chin tries to sprawl but Suzuki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chin is pressing down on Suzuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chin keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Chin trying to control the position.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Chin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chin trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chin is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin pushing down on Suzuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chin trying to control from half guard but Suzuki is working away.
Suzuki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suzuki gets back to full guard.
Chin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suzuki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suzuki tries to get out of the position.
Chin trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Chin passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suzuki is refusing to be controlled, as Chin sits in half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Chin wants to take a breather but Suzuki is having none of it.
Chin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chin seems to be working for a kimura but Suzuki defends the submission attempt.
Chin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki blocking the ground and pound.
Chin prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Chin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suzuki is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Chin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chin looking to finish with strikes here!
Suzuki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chin trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chin, not yet.
Suzuki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chin's guard.
Suzuki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chin defend it? Suzuki steps over the head and cranks it - Chin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Suzuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichiro Suzuki!
Our winner, Ichiro Suzuki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Da Souza (ranked 2942 p4p, 321 weight class) and Tyrone Albber (ranked 2463 p4p, 269 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Albber's choice of entrance music: Absolution . Gilberto Da Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Albber!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albber rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Albber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albber.
Albber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Souza tries to keep at a distance but Albber has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Albber.
Albber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Albber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albber prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Da Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Albber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Albber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Albber lands an elbow that stopped Souza in his tracks for a moment.
Albber scores a nice knee to the body.
Albber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Albber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Souza's defenses.
Albber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albber lands a right hand.
Souza is rocked!
Albber scores a nice knee to the body.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Albber lands a good knee to the midsection. Souza won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albber scores with a shoulder strike.
Albber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Albber.
Albber lands a damaging elbow.
Albber lands a nice knee to the body.
Albber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Souza or not.
Albber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Souza.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Albber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Albber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Albber.
Albber lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Albber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Albber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Albber.
Albber lands with a right to the head.
Albber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Albber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Albber.
Albber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albber lands an uppercut.
Albber lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Albber.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albber crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Albber.
Albber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Souza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Albber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albber landing knees to the body.
Albber presses Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Albber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Souza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Albber lands an elbow inside that Souza shrugs off.
Albber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Albber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albber lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Souza to his knees! Albber keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Albber!
Tyrone Albber decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Ortega (ranked 3426 p4p, 293 weight class) and Del Werthers (ranked 1612 p4p, 172 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Werthers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Werthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.
Ortega swings for the body but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werthers stuffs the takedown.
Ortega shoots in and drives through. Werthers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Werthers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Werthers moved out of range.
Werthers throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Werthers. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega shoots in but Werthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Werthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Werthers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Werthers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ortega in his tracks.
Werthers misses the shot to the body.
Ortega 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.
Del Werthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Werthers to counter with a crisp jab.
Werthers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Werthers slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werthers! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Werthers, which made it look bad.
A big left from Werthers misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Werthers's head back.
Ortega takes a swing at Werthers's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Werthers lands.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werthers.
Werthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Werthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega takes one on the button.
Ortega is rocked!
Ortega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Werthers counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Werthers!
An out of breath Del Werthers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 1599 p4p, 170 weight class) and Thing Thing (ranked 1646 p4p, 174 weight class). Thing has chosen Thing as his entrance music. Thing Thing is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludwig Mandrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thing Thing!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandrill feinted with a counter takedown.
Ludwig Mandrill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandrill.
Thing wants to counter the offense by Mandrill and move into the clinch position.
Thing closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mandrill quickly recovers to half guard.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Mandrill's head.
Mandrill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thing's back!
Mandrill lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mandrill not allowing Thing to control his hands.
Mandrill lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Thing hold on?!
Mandrill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mandrill lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Thing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thing trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill doesn't have the hooks in and Thing manages to turn into his guard.
Thing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thing told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mandrill looking to control.
Mandrill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thing uses it to pass to side control.
Thing controlling the position from side mount.
Mandrill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mandrill wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandrill is on top in guard.
Thing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandrill distracts Thing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thing working for a triangle but Mandrill defends it easily.
Mandrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thing's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandrill cracks Thing with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill is stalling in the full guard.
Thing trying to keep a closed guard but Mandrill is proving a slippery customer.
Mandrill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mandrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandrill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thing controls Mandrill momentarily but Mandrill frees himself.
Mandrill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thing controls Mandrill momentarily but Mandrill frees himself.
Mandrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Mandrill from controlling successfully.
Mandrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mandrill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thing's head.
Thing trying to keep a closed guard but Mandrill is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Mandrill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thing leaves Mandrill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mandrill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thing sprawls well. Thing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mandrill gets slowly back to his feet.
Thing loads up on a big right hand but Mandrill slips the punch.
Mandrill tries to counter with a takedown but Thing is quick to defend against it.
Thing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mandrill is not content to let Thing control the position.
Mandrill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mandrill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mandrill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thing manages to pass to mount!
Thing trying to control but Mandrill is having none of it.
Mandrill is trying to escape the mount.
Mandrill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thing postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mandrill looks a forlorn figure.
Thing raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thing working for a guillotine from mount but Mandrill is in no mood to give up.
Mandrill is bucking up trying to escape but Thing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Thing connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thing raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thing landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thing lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thing is landing with some decent strikes but Mandrill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thing with good strikes from the mount here!
Mandrill gets back to half guard.
Mandrill wants to improve his position but Thing is controlling well.
Mandrill actively working from the bottom here.
Mandrill trying to control but Thing postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thing prevents Mandrill from improving his position.
Mandrill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thing.
Mandrill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandrill is working hard here to advance position.
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thing is looking to take a break and control but Mandrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thing is just content to waste time from the top position. Mandrill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandrill, not yet.
Mandrill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mandrill has momentary wrist control but Thing slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandrill is on top in guard.
Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thing Thing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mandrill scores with a takedown into Thing's guard.
Mandrill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thing's head.
Thing has his foot on Mandrill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandrill works his way back into a safe position though.
Thing is looking for a triangle but Mandrill pushes his legs off easily.
Mandrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing looking for a guillotine here but Mandrill defends easily.
Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandrill is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thing being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandrill working some strikes from top position.
Mandrill landing with the ground and pound.
Mandrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mandrill postures up.
Mandrill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thing Thing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandrill with a nice head shot there.
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.
Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandrill is aware though and is defending well.
Mandrill stays in close to Thing's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mandrill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandrill trying to control but Thing is working from the bottom.
Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandrill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mandrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill prevents Thing from improving his position.
Thing actively working from the bottom here.
Mandrill winds up and cracks Thing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thing actively working from the bottom here.
Mandrill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandrill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mandrill wants to control but Thing is keeping him busy.
Mandrill working Thing over with strikes.
Mandrill wants to control but Thing is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mandrill connects with a nice short shot to Thing's temple.
Thing keeping control of the position.
Mandrill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Mandrill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandrill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Mandrill!
Thing Thing spoke after the fight, saying 'THING!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brown (ranked 603 p4p, 74 weight class) and Jack Xavier (ranked 1382 p4p, 166 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CCR - Bad Moon Rising. 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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Xavier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Xavier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xavier.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xavier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Brown 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.
Xavier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xavier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xavier is one step ahead there.
Xavier is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Xavier tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown fails to advance to Xavier's back.
Brown is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Xavier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Xavier!
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control.
Xavier has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Xavier is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Xavier to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Brown!
Billy Brown retains his lightweight title!
Billy Brown very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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