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RFC Showdown in Tokyo 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gusarov Koreshkov (ranked 7243 p4p, 476 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 7038 p4p, 465 weight class). Pinochet has chosen I Need a Pinochet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusarov Koreshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been hearing reports that Koreshkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pinochet cracks Koreshkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koreshkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koreshkov looks to land a combination but Pinochet avoids it well.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Pinochet moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinochet! But no joy.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinochet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Pinochet misses.
Pinochet thuds a left hand into Koreshkov's body.
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!
Pinochet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinochet jabs Koreshkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koreshkov avoids the body shot from Pinochet.
Pinochet wants to slow Koreshkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Pinochet.
Koreshkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinochet digs a good body shot into Koreshkov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koreshkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinochet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinochet throws a shot to the body.
Koreshkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinochet.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Gusarov Koreshkov has been cut.
Koreshkov looks to land a combination but Pinochet avoids it well.
Pinochet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinochet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinochet scores with a hook to the body. Koreshkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koreshkov throws a hook to the side of Pinochet's head but Pinochet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koreshkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinochet lands a nice shot to the body.
Koreshkov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinochet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koreshkov misses with a looping left.
Koreshkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinochet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinochet lands a nice hook to Koreshkov's body. Koreshkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinochet stuns Koreshkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koreshkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinochet cracks Koreshkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Pinochet.
Koreshkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinochet throws out a powerful jab.
Pinochet connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinochet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koreshkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot by Pinochet.
Pinochet cracks a nice hook into Koreshkov's ribs.
Pinochet sends Koreshkov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pinochet is motioning to the referee to let Koreshkov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Koreshkov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet cracks the inside of Koreshkov's front leg.
Oh Koreshkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinochet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koreshkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinochet scores with a shot to the body.
Pinochet drops Koreshkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koreshkov looks back up at him and smiles so Pinochet waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Koreshkov glances at the clock... BAM! Pinochet nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Koreshkov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Koreshkov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augusto Pinochet!
A very excited looking Augusto Pinochet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man Yes (ranked 23477 p4p, 202 weight class) and Ari Baba (ranked 6674 p4p, 180 weight class). Ari Baba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Man Yes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Baba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yes has a takedown stuffed.
Baba cracks Yes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yes to stand back up!
It looks like Super Man Yes has been cut.
Baba punishes Yes 's body with a nice straight punch.
Baba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baba scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Yes 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Yes 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Baba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Logo (ranked 5721 p4p, 386 weight class) and Errol Browse (ranked 23502 p4p, 430 weight class). Errol Browse has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Logo's chin.
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Logo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Errol Browse!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Browse throws a sloppy head kick and Logo moves out of range easily.
Logo throws a head kick that misses.
Logo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Browse is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browse wants to get back to his feet.
Logo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Browse's legs.
Logo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Browse taking punishment in the form of punches.
Browse parries the strikes from Logo easily there. Logo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Browse to escape.
Browse is trying to get back to half guard.
Logo wants to control but Browse is keeping him busy.
Logo just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logo lands an elbow.
Logo is looking to take a break and control but Browse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Browse tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Browse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Logo tries to control but Browse wriggling away.
Browse is working to get back to half guard.
Logo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Browse wants to hold on but Logo pushes him away.
Logo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logo avoids the attempt from Browse to control.
Browse is in a horrible position here. Logo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Browse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Logo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browse is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Browse tries to lock up and control but Logo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Logo looking to finish with strikes here!
Logo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Browse takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Logo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Browse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Logo content just to control the position here.
Browse tries to hold on but Logo postures up.
Logo scoring with strikes but Browse is staying in there.
Logo tries to control but Browse wriggling away.
Logo lands a heavy elbow.
Browse wants to hold on but Logo pushes him away.
Logo wants to get back to his feet but Browse is holding on tight.
Logo avoids the attempt from Browse to control.
Browse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Logo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Browse is looking to get to half guard.
Browse tries to hold on but Logo pushes him away.
Logo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Browse tries to hold on but Logo postures up.
Logo wants to control the pace but Browse is squirming around nicely.
Logo 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browse wants to hold on but Logo pushes him away.
Logo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Browse?
Browse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Logo 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.
Browse lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tim Logo has been cut.
Logo shoots in but Browse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Browse throws a big shot that misses.
Logo feinted with a counter takedown.
Logo fails with a takedown attempt.
Browse cracks Logo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Browse has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Logo to stand back up!
Logo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Logo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Logo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Logo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Browse tries to avoid it but Logo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Browse to the ground. Browse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Logo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Browse! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Errol Browse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Maxwell (ranked 3350 p4p, 319 weight class) and Isiah Yesaya (ranked 23413 p4p, 481 weight class). Maxwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Punch Man Theme Song. Yesaya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rivers of Babylon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Isiah Yesaya!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yesaya moves away.
Yesaya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maxwell stuns Yesaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yesaya.
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Yesaya is out of range.
Yesaya throws out a counter right but Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Kevin Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yesaya moves away.
Yesaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
Yesaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.
A countering left hand to the body from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a body punch but Yesaya moves out of range.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yesaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kevin Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yesaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yesaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maxwell looks to land a combination but Yesaya avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.
Yesaya scores with a nice body kick.
Maxwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yesaya lands a jab to the nose.
Maxwell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yesaya's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick from Yesaya lands but Maxwell takes it in his stride.
Yesaya scores with a leg kick.
Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yesaya connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yesaya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Yesaya tenderised Maxwell's leg. Maxwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Yesaya counters with a left and a right that stings Maxwell.
Maxwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yesaya scores with a one two! Maxwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yesaya!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yesaya slips under a jab from Maxwell.
Yesaya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yesaya lands with a slapping head kick.
Yesaya slips under a jab from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Maxwell backing away here, and Yesaya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maxwell stuns Yesaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yesaya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maxwell misses with the combination.
Yesaya lands a leg kick that knocks Maxwell off balance momentarily.
Yesaya thuds his shin into the meat of Maxwell's side.
Maxwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yesaya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Yesaya.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut. Yesaya saw that one coming.
Yesaya is looking for the big counter here.
Maxwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yesaya counters with a thumping low kick.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Maxwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yesaya.
Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
Yesaya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yesaya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yesaya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maxwell's hands.
Yesaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yesaya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yesaya lands with a nice body punch.
Yesaya misses with the combination.
Yesaya scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Yesaya.
Maxwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yesaya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maxwell rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid body kick from Yesaya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maxwell. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yesaya!
Yesaya scores with a head kick.
Yesaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maxwell throws a series of punches but Yesaya moves out of range.
Yesaya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yesaya cracks a nice hook into Maxwell's ribs.
Yesaya connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Yesaya.
Maxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yesaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yesaya delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick from Yesaya lands but Maxwell takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Yesaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yesaya!
Isiah Yesaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yesaya feints a jab promting Maxwell to slip. Yesaya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maxwell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maxwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maxwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yesaya.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maxwell avoids the head kick by Yesaya.
Yesaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maxwell doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maxwell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yesaya - the referee stops the clock and Maxwell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yesaya. Maxwell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yesaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yesaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maxwell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yesaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yesaya.
Maxwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yesaya scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yesaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yesaya lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yesaya. That snapped Maxwell's head back.
Yesaya connects with a leg kick. Maxwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yesaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.
Yesaya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yesaya lands with a shot to the body.
Yesaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yesaya lands with a hook. Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yesaya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maxwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Yesaya lands with a shot to the body.
Yesaya lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good exchange - Yesaya coming out on top.
Yesaya thows a body kick. Maxwell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yesaya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yesaya lands a nice looking body kick.
Yesaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Yesaya.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yesaya.
Yesaya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yesaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yesaya is looking to slow Maxwell down with leg kicks.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yesaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maxwell blocks it well.
Yesaya fakes the leg kick and cracks Maxwell in the body.
Maxwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yesaya.
Maxwell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yesaya.
Maxwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yesaya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yesaya!
Maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Yesaya counters with a two punch combo.
Yesaya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the liver by Yesaya. Beautiful body shot.
Yesaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maxwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yesaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yesaya connects with a high kick.
Yesaya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maxwell backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yesaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yesaya thuds a left hand into Maxwell's body.
Maxwell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yesaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yesaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Isiah Yesaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yesaya scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maxwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yesaya.
Yesaya scores with a head kick. Maxwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick from Yesaya.
Yesaya lands with a nice combination. Maxwell backs away looking to recover.
Maxwell is rocked!
Yesaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Yesaya tenderised Maxwell's leg. Maxwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maxwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
Yesaya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maxwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yesaya.
Yesaya connects with a leg kick. Maxwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yesaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Yesaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Maxwell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maxwell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yesaya misses with a double jab.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Yesaya is just out of range.
Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yesaya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yesaya scores with a kick to the body.
Maxwell throws a right hand that misses
and Yesaya counters with a body kick that stops Maxwell in his tracks momentarily.
Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Yesaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yesaya.
Maxwell throws the left hand but Yesaya avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yesaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yesaya throws a front kick that sends Maxwell stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yesaya delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya lands a front kick.
Yesaya lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yesaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maxwell.
Yesaya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yesaya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yesaya.
Yesaya connects with the punch.
Yesaya throws a nice looking combination but Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yesaya - that will leave a mark!
Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Yesaya both land. Nice combination.
Maxwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yesaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Maxwell's head.
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!
Yesaya thows a body kick. Maxwell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
Yesaya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yesaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Yesaya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yesaya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Yesaya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yesaya throws a combination. Maxwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yesaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maxwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yesaya.
Yesaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yesaya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yesaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yesaya scores with a punch to the head.
Maxwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yesaya. Maxwell shrugs it off though.
Yesaya scores with a head kick.
Yesaya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maxwell if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya scores with a nice body kick.
Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yesaya cracks a nice hook into Maxwell's ribs.
Yesaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yesaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Yesaya's shoulder, as Yesaya tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Yesaya.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yesaya.
Yesaya jabs at Maxwell's body.
Yesaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Yesaya.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Yesaya slips the punch.
Yesaya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yesaya.
Maxwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kevin Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isiah Yesaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya lands with a straight right. Maxwell didn't see that one coming.
Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Yesaya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yesaya lands with a slapping head kick.
Yesaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yesaya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yesaya scores with a head kick. Maxwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yesaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yesaya stuns Maxwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maxwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yesaya manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Maxwell misses
and Yesaya counters with a leg kick.
Yesaya lands with a nice body kick.
Yesaya scores with a head kick. Maxwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Yesaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yesaya 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Yesaya!
During a confident post fight interview, Isiah Yesaya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kevin Maxwell was interviewed post fight and said 'whack'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Aethelwulf (ranked 1834 p4p, 218 weight class) and Juhani Lammikko (ranked 3309 p4p, 317 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aethelwulf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Me Siento Loco. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Aethelwulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Lammikko!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lammikko misses the shot to the body.
Aethelwulf tests Lammikko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Juhani Lammikko has been cut.
Aethelwulf feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lammikko sprawling to the canvas! Lammikko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aethelwulf finish him?!
Aethelwulf measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lammikko! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Axel Aethelwulf!
Axel Aethelwulf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Del Werthers (ranked 1460 p4p, 157 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1675 p4p, 173 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 New York, Del Werthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werthers lands a glancing blow to the side of Stew's head.
Stew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werthers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stew feints and then cracks Werthers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Werthers down.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werthers moves away.
Werthers looks to throw the jab but Stew is out of range.
Beef Stew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Stew does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stew.
Some wild striking there from Werthers.
Werthers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Werthers down.
Stew throws a lazy right hand but Werthers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werthers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stew lands a nice shot to the body.
Stew tries to clinch but Werthers moves out of range.
Jab from Stew.
Stew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Werthers dives in and grabs Stew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stew pushes down on Werthers's head and hops out.
A head kick by Stew misses
and Werthers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Werthers.
Werthers stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Werthers trying to control but Stew is working from the bottom.
Werthers preventing the sweep.
Stew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Stew is retaining full guard.
Stew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Werthers wants to control from the top but Stew keeps moving.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werthers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stew is trying to keep Werthers in close.
Werthers won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Werthers looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Werthers moves out of range of the strikes.
Werthers attempts a counter takedown but Stew avoids it well and moves away.
Stew misses with a looping left.
Werthers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Werthers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stew tries to avoid it but Werthers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stew to the ground. Stew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Werthers throws a series of punches but Stew moves out of range.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stew bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werthers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Werthers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stew to the mat! Stew manages to get full guard.
Stew trying to keep a closed guard but Werthers is proving a slippery customer.
Werthers stays in close to Stew's body and controls the position.
Werthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Werthers stops Stew from standing up.
Stew is trying to control the position but Werthers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Werthers from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stew controls Werthers momentarily but Werthers frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew 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.
Stew connects with a body shot.
Stew instigates a clinch.
Stew throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Werthers.
Stew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werthers.
The referee calls for Stew to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stew dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew taking a breather.
Stew receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Werthers blocking some punches.
Werthers wants to break free but Stew has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Stew.
Werthers breaks from the clinch.
Werthers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stew avoids the body shot from Werthers.
Stew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Werthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Werthers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Werthers throws a jab when Stew was well out of range.
Stew throws a head kick but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Werthers misses with a looping left.
Stew misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Werthers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stew throws the left hand but Werthers avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stew lands with a good body shot.
Beef Stew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Stew.
Stew throws an off balance right hand
and Werthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stew. Stew obviously looking to wear him down.
Werthers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Werthers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Werthers tries to counter with a takedown but Stew is quick to defend against it.
Beef Stew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stew misses with a head kick.
Stew misses with a left hand
and Werthers counters with a takedown into side control.
Stew struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werthers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stew, who protects the arm well.
Werthers tries to move to mount but Stew blocks the move with his legs.
Stew regains half guard there - taking advantage of Werthers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Werthers is nestled in close to Stew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stew has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Werthers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Werthers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Werthers's back!
Stew keeps control of the position as Werthers tries to break free.
Stew missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werthers wants to control his opponent's hands but Stew gets his hands free.
Stew thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Werthers trying to control but not successfully.
Werthers can't escape the position.
Werthers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stew is trying to stick to Werthers's back but Werthers is turning into Stew. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stew's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Werthers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werthers stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Stew can't keep his opponent in guard - Werthers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stew wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Werthers sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stew throws a hook to the side of Werthers's head but Werthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stew scores with a kick to the midsection.
Werthers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stew is looking to land body kicks.
Werthers staying out of range there.
Stew throws a body shot but no joy.
Stew feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Werthers's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stew.
Stew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Werthers has time to react.
Stew throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stew.
Stew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stew thuds his shin into the meat of Werthers's side.
Stew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werthers.
Werthers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Werthers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stew.
Stew misses with a lunging right hand
and Werthers counters with a nice uppercut.
Stew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Werthers misses its intended target.
Stew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Werthers with a body shot.
Del Werthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Werthers.
Werthers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werthers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Werthers misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stew! But no joy.
Werthers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stew.
Werthers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werthers misses the body punch
and Stew counters with a head kick. That will keep Werthers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Werthers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werthers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beef Stew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew throws a sloppy head kick and Werthers moves out of range easily.
Werthers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stew lands with a nice body kick.
Stew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werthers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Stew there.
Stew throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Werthers's head.
Stew throws a nice looking combination but Werthers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Werthers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Stew is looking to land body kicks.
Stew throws a combination. Werthers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Del Werthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to slow Werthers down with leg kicks.
Werthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Sloppy strikes from Stew. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Stew.
Stew throws a shot to the body.
Werthers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stew sprawls well. Stew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Werthers gets slowly back to his feet.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Werthers blocks a head kick by Stew.
Werthers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beef Stew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Stew!
After the fight, Beef Stew was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Jasper (ranked 1009 p4p, 104 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 2696 p4p, 240 weight class). Nkomo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On the Floor. Trymore Nkomo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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144 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Jasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkomo needs to keep his hands up - Jasper had a free shot at his head there.
Nkomo throws a body kick that misses
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Jasper.
A left and a right from Jasper both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jasper.
A low kick from Nkomo misses
letting Jasper counter with a right hand.
Jasper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jasper.
Nkomo is rocked!
Nkomo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nkomo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasper finish him?
Nkomo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jasper counters with a nice uppercut.
Jasper connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkomo throws an off balance right hand
and Jasper counters with a huge left! Nkomo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jasper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nkomo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jasper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
A very excited looking Theodore Jasper 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.
Trymore Nkomo was interviewed post fight and said 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Hughes (ranked 1007 p4p, 124 weight class) and Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 1946 p4p, 229 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abul Khayr Belabed!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belabed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belabed fails to land the takedown.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Belabed's head but Belabed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belabed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belabed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abul Khayr Belabed.
Belabed looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Belabed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belabed feints the counter takedown.
Belabed with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Belabed! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Hughes!
A determined Seymour Hughes didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 833 p4p, 40 weight class) and James Fusi (ranked 1432 p4p, 68 weight class). Luis Maestre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Fusi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Maestre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Fusi off the cage and back into range.
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maestre cracks Fusi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fusi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maestre finish him?
Fusi is rocked!
Maestre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fusi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre fakes the body blow, causing Fusi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fusi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 19 p4p, 3 weight class) and Daquan Bowman (ranked 1242 p4p, 158 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daquan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bjornsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bowman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjornsson. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot.
Bjornsson forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bowman tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bowman.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Bowman lands a shot to the body.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Bowman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Bowman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Bowman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litill Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson cracks Bowman with a nice body shot.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson looking for subs off his back but Bowman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowman is trying to control. Bjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Bjornsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bjornsson drives through and clinches with Bowman against the cage.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Daquan Bowman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Bowman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Bowman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjornsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bowman tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bjornsson on the inside.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornssons head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bowman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bowman uses from the top position.
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjornsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Bjornsson pulls Bowman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Bowman pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bowman has passed into side control.
Bjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bowman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bjornsson is squirming around, avoiding Bowman's attempts to control the action.
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjornsson tries to hold on but Bowman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is trying to escape the mount.
Bjornsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bjornsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bowman has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowman.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bowman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bowman.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
Bjornsson decides to pull guard.
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowman defends it easily.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman passes into half guard.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well.
Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson manages to get to full guard.
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson working for submissions but it's allowed Bowman to get to half guard.
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowman's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bjornsson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bjornsson is not going to allow Bowman to sit and survive in this position.
Bjornsson trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Litill Bjornsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowman's head.
Bjornsson darts in trying to clinch
and Bowman counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Bowman to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjornsson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Bowman.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman tries to circle away but Bjornsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bowman misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bowman.
Bowman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowmans head.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bowman pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bowman working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowman controls his hands.
Bowman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman digs a right hand into Bjornsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjornsson's gas tank.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bowman fails to land.
Bowman blocking some punches.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowman to keep the fight standing.
Bjornsson pushes Bowman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bowman misses with a body punch.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bowman.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Bowman scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson pulls guard successfully.
Bjornsson wants to hit a switch here but Bowman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bjornsson there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is working to get back to half guard.
Bowman wants to finish this one by submission but Bjornsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bowman.
Bjornsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Bowman has taken his back - oops!
Bowman doesn't have the hooks in and Bjornsson manages to turn into his guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daquan Bowman dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowman staying out of range there.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bowman on the inside.
Bowman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowman controls his hands.
Bjornsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Litill Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman is leaning against Bjornsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson jumps guard but Bowman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bjornsson.
Bowman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Bjornsson is working Bowman over against the cage.
Bowman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson has Bowman pressed against the cage, preventing Bowman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowman tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bowman.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Bjornsson.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Bowman pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson pushes Bowman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bjornsson.
A short right from Bjornsson on the inside.
Bowman scores with a hook to the body.
Bowman lands a right hand.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowman.
Bjornsson jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Bjornsson.
Litill Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowman has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bjornsson has his feet on Bowman's thighs here. He's pushed Bowman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bowman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Litill Bjornsson 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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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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